2025 IBA Annual Conference | Call for ProposalsAs part of the 2025 Annual Conference agenda, the IBA will conduct a series of breakout sessions. For IBA Associate Members and Preferred Vendors, the opportunity to speak at the Annual Convention is viewed as a significant benefit. Please submit all required information no later than Friday, January 10, 2025. Qualifications• IBA Member• Session MUST be issue-oriented and content-rich. The sessions are NOT a forum to sell products & services.• Selections will be made based on the relevancy of the topic and speakers’ qualifications to present on the proposed subject matter. Session Selection• The IBA staff will contact you directly to accept or decline proposals. • All proposals will be reviewed by the IBA Annual Conference Committee. Decisions will be made and notifications emailed no later than January 24, 2025.• The session will be promoted in all marketing materials.• IBA does not pay an honorarium or expenses for breakout session speakers.• If you are utilizing handouts, it is your responsibility to provide printed copies for distribution to session attendees.• Speakers will be required to use their own computer for each session. AV needs must be coordinated with IBA staff. Substitution PolicySpeaker substitutions are subject to IBA approval. In the event a proposed and confirmed speaker cannot fulfill his/her commitment, the presenting company will not be guaranteed a speaking slot for an alternative representative. Presenter Fees• Presenter is responsible for all related travel, overnight costs, and other expenses.• Presenting company must contribute $4,000 in a Breakout Sponsorship to defray the cost of meeting room space, audiovisual equipment, and break station.• Presenting company is listed as a sponsor in all marketing materials (online and printed).• Presenter receives one complimentary registration (an $895 value). Additional presenters must pay full registration fees. For information about sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail Robin Lane. We are sorry to inform you that the date to submit a proposal has expired.
