FAQs

How much does it cost to attend Web Content Chicago 2009?

Full access passes to Web Content Chicago are $995, but if you purchase your ticket before March 1, 2009, you’ll pay only $795.

Education and government pricing available. Contact Scott Abel at +1 317-409-0839 for additional information about these special rate categories.

What types of presentations are you looking for?

We’re looking for great presentations from outstanding speakers on topics that address the needs of our audience and that align nicely with the theme of the conference. Specifically, we’re looking for sessions that teach attendees how to do something useful—something they can use when they return to the office. And by “sessions” we mean presentations or case studies (45-60 minute talks) and workshops (3.5 hours classes).

  • Presentations should focus on teaching something very granular (e.g. Getting Started with XML, Understanding Structured Product Labeling, Simplified Technical English: The Basics) and involve some audience interaction
  • Case Studies should focus on how an organization solved a particular problem and should be presented by individuals that work for the organization, not for software vendors; they should also provide guidance (good practices, lessons learned, strategies for success) to those attendees who may be interested in exploring a similar solution in the future
  • Workshops should explore subjects in more detail (Creating an Information Model, Building a Corporate Blog, Creating Video Documentation, Developing a Taxonomy) and involve various types of audience interaction (sharing stories, working in teams, creating a deliverable)

What we’re NOT looking for
We’re not looking for product pitches disguised as presentations, nor are we looking for PowerPoint preachers who read their slides. We don’t mind if a presentation has a marketing component to it, but we do not want this to be the focus of any presentation, case study, or workshop.

Questions?
If you’ve got questions not answered here, let us know.

How do we become a sponsor of Web Content?

If your organization is interested in sponsoring Web Content Conferences, please contact Scott Abel at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or +1 317-466-1840. 

How do I submit a proposal to present at an upcoming event?

Submitting a proposal is quick and easy. Just complete our speaker submission form. We’ll do the rest.

When is the deadline for submitting presentation proposals?

The deadline for submitting proposals for Web Content 2009 Chicago has passed. We are no longer accepting submissions.

What information do I need to submit a proposal?

In order to complete our submission process, you will need the following information:

  • Contact information for each speaker:
    • Speaker name
    • Title
    • Company name
    • Company mailing address
      • City
      • State/Province
      • Zip/Postal Code
      • Country
    • Office telephone
    • Mobile telephone
    • Email address
  • Information about the presentation and the presenter:
    • Session title
    • Keywords that describe the session (10 words or less)
    • Level of technical knowledge required by audience (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
    • Laptop requirements (will audience members need a laptop to participate?)
    • Short session description, 150-word (suitable for marketing purposes - used in print program)
    • Long session description, 350-word (suitable for marketing purposes - used on the event website)
    • Short speaker biography, 100-word (suitable for marketing purposes - used in print program)
    • Long speaker biography, 250-word (suitable for marketing purposes - used on the event website)
    • Headshot photograph of speaker (.jpg or .gif)

When do you need my slide deck and handouts?

Both slide decks and handouts are due May 16, 2009

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Slide decks
Submit your slide deck to Scott Abel—PowerPoint, PDF, or Keynote formats accepted; compress files larger than 2MB, please).

Deadline: May 16, 2000.

Handouts
Submit your handouts to Shari Spraker—PDF preferred; compress files larger than 2MB, please). Please indicate if your handouts require color printing or special paper or duplicating requirements.

Deadline: May 16, 2009.

What does the registration fee include?

Registration includes:

  • Full access pass to complete two-day program (keynote, featured presenters, presentations)
  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and coffee
  • Free broadband internet access
  • Invitation to the networking cocktail reception (sponsored by Crown Peak)

Who attends Web Content Conferences?

Web Content Conferences attracts business professionals involved with creating, organizing, maintaining, and delivering web content, including:

  • Content managers
  • Online community developers
  • Marketing professionals
  • Interaction and experience designers
  • System implementers
  • Writers and editors
  • Information technologists
  • Technical communicators
  • Usability professionals
  • Translators
  • Taxonomists
  • Business analysts and consultants

Industries represented at previous events include:

  • Life sciences
  • Retail sales
  • Financial and insurance
  • Travel and tourism
  • High tech product manufacturing
  • Telecommunication
  • Consulting services
  • Sports and entertainment
  • Video game development
  • Business and personal software development
  • Colleges and universities
  • Social services
  • Government agencies
  • Associations and clubs

 

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