PDS 2019 Call for Speakers is Now Open!
Its time to save the date for PDS 2019: April 30, 2019! PDS 2019 Call for Speakers is Now Open! Are you doing something innovative? Do you have a passion for sharing your tech talent with others? The Program Committee is now seeking speakers to present at the 12th annual Professional Development Summit on April 30, 2019 at Saint Mary's University. The PD Summit is an annual event that brings together our IT industry to increase our region’s competitive advantage and grow our highly skilled workforce. There are a number of ways you can present:
- Lecture style on a topic of your choosing
- Case study where lessons learned are presented from previous experiences
- Panel discussing/debating a specific topic that includes yourself along with a minimum of two additional speaker
We are looking for professionals and leaders to bring high-quality presentations with best practices, approaches, and techniques. Proposed topics should relate to one of the following tracks: Innovation and Technology Track Share and highlight amazing innovation and new technologies that are expected to transform our industries in the next 3-5 years. Management & Leadership Track We are looking for quality speakers to present on leading edge IT trends and IT Management topics. We would like to invite any technology vendors or specialists to come and share how we need to be prepared to address tomorrow's challenges. If you’re interested in becoming a speaker, please click below for more information! Please note, presentation abstracts must be submitted online before December 21, 2018 to be considered.
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