What are the important dates for submitting a topic for CONNECT23?
1. Call for Proposals – October 5, 2022 through April 7, 2023
2. Notification of Acceptance or Rejection of Submission – May 15-19, 2023
3. Speaker Confirmation – by June 2, 2023. If your submission is accepted, you must confirm that you will present no later than June 2, 2023 or the slot may be given away. Confirmation should be sent to salati@naphcc.org.
Does PHCC pay speakers?
PHCC does not pay speaker fees or compensate for travel. Speakers are also responsible for making their own travel arrangements. PHCC does hold a block of hotel rooms with discounted conference pricing that speakers may take advantage of. Hotel information can be found on the PHCCCONNECT website.
When will I know if my proposal is selected?
All submitters should expect to hear from us in late May with the status of your submission(s). We will include important information such as whether your proposal was accepted, requirements, etc. and any action items needed before PHCCCONNECT2023 (CONNECT).
How are sessions selected?
A group of staff and volunteers are tasked with reviewing all proposals received. Final selections are based on interest of topic, relevancy to industry, and quality of submission.
Do I have to be a member to present a session?
No but preference is given to PHCC members and exhibiting companies. For information on becoming a
member please visit https://www.phccweb.org/membership/.
What if I need to make a change to my submission?
Submitters will not be allowed to make changes once the Call for Presentations has closed. If you have a change that could impact whether or not your submission could be selected such as adding a speaker, changing the description, etc. please email salati@naphcc.org.
Selected speakers can make minor changes to their sessions once the status notifications are sent. If changes to the program are substantial and no longer reflect the topic and spirit of the accepted session PHCC reserves the right to decline the session.
Can I submit multiple proposals/Can I submit to multiple tracks?
You should not submit the same proposal multiple times as this will not increase your likelihood of getting your session chosen. Submit to the one track that best fits your topic. Duplicate abstracts will be deleted and only the first submission will be considered.
Our staff and volunteers will be looking at the quality of each individual proposal, rather than the number submitted by a particular speaker, company, etc.
You may submit abstracts in up to two (2) tracks. The submissions must be on different topics and, one, if any, will be accepted. We have limited slots so make sure you are focusing on the quality of your proposal before submitting.
Will I receive a complimentary registration to speak?
Speakers will receive a complimentary registration for the day of the presentation to PHCCCONNECT2023.
Do I have to confirm participation?
YES! All accepted speakers must confirm participation no later than Friday, June 2, 2023. Because we have more submissions than space available – if we do not hear from a submitter by the June 2, 2023 deadline a replacement may be invited to take the slot.
What if I miss the submission deadline?
A conference is a major event and the program is one of the most important parts of the conference. Late submissions impact the conference program, marketing, scheduling, etc. Once the Call is closed, the system will not allow any further submissions. This helps us stay on track and guarantees we will have the program set in time for members to view the program and make important conference decisions.