Call For Speakers:

Conference Overview and Speaker Guidelines

Theme: “Connect & Collaborate”
Date: September 16, 2010 (Satellite events will be held September 15th and 17th)
Click here to download the speaker proposal form

Event Location:

Atlanta, GA – USA
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, Georgia 30337

About ISSA:

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. Goals: The primary goal of the ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources. The ISSA facilitates interaction and education to create a more successful environment for global information systems security and for the professionals involved. Members include practitioners at all levels of the security field in a broad range of industries, such as communications, education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial and government.

About the Conference Theme:

The CONNECT & COLLABORATE theme of the 2010 International Conference can be meaningful to information security professionals in a variety of ways: The world is becoming more CONNECTed and we must embrace this free exchange of information, yet maintain the safeguards to protect confidential data and personal privacy. We COLLABORATE in internal work groups to construct effective security while fostering productivity in the new world of mobile devices. As Information Security professionals we are asked to CONNECT many different disciplines ranging from technical to legal compliance. And we COLLABORATE as a professional community sharing our hard won knowledge and valuable lessons learned through programs like the ISSA International Conference.

Audience:

300-400 information security practitioners. The audience will have a wide range of experience and will include executive level (C –VP level) representation. Attendees will include ISSA members from regional, national and international chapters, and the general information security community.

Speaking Sessions:

Session will be a maximum of 50 minutes. Please plan your presentation to allow ample time for questions and answers.

Audio Visual Needs:

A microphone and LCD projector will be available for each session. Please be prepared to use your own laptop. Should you choose to use a Mac, you will be responsible for providing a converter or any needed cable adapters.

Important Guidelines:

Case studies, interactive workshops and advanced level presentations for experienced professionals are strongly encouraged.
Practitioners are desired. Speakers from any company that sells or markets information security products or services should be responsible for information security within their organizations. A client may be submitted to present a case study.
All presentations must be educational in nature and may not promote any company, product nor service.
The ISSA does not pay travel expenses or honoraria. Speakers will receive a full conference pass and an opportunity to network and support the information security community.
Prior to submitting a proposal, please obtain necessary approvals to present the information.
Not all speakers will be selected from submissions. Many speaking positions will be filled by nominated speakers.
All things being equal, preference will be given to ISSA members.

Dates and Deadline:

Speaker submissions are due June 17, 2010 at midnight US Pacific Time. We will accept late speaker proposals until June 30th. Review of the speaker submissions has begun, so please submit your information as soon as possible.
Confirmations will be sent by July 22, 2010
Presentation slides must be received by September 6, 2010