2025 Annual Conference Call for Speakers

Conference Theme: "Connected Work: Bridging People & Purpose"

Please complete this form to be considered to speak at the 2025 conference or a lunchbox workshop. Please submit a separate form for each topic/session. Deadline for submission is Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Our in-person conference is on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Our pre-conference webinars will begin 14-30 days prior.

First name

Last name

Mobile Phone Number

Office Phone Number

Mailing Address

Job Title

Company name

What type of presentation are you interested in sharing? (select all that apply)

Pre-Conference Webinar (one and a half hours, held before the conference)

Concurrent Session

How would you best describe the theme of your overall topic?

What is the title of your presentation?

Please describe your session including learning objectives and what attendees will take away from the session. This description will be used in conference programming and in HRCI and SHRM submissions.

Please list at least three actionable steps and takeaways that our attendees can implement right away.

Please describe how your presentation will be interactive (e.g. Q&A, demonstrating real-life scenarios). The interactive portion of your presentation must be able to be facilitated in a theater-seating environment (no tables) or webinar.

Select the target audience for which your presentation is best suited.

Beginner (1-3 years of HR/People Leadership)

Intermediate (4-8 years of HR/People Leadership)

Advanced (more than 8 years of HR/People Leadership)

Executive (strategic level involvement in HR/People Leadership)

If applicable, please list an event where you have presented this topic or a similar topic previously.

Are you willing to present your session as a virtual (pre-conference) session?

Yes

Maybe, I would like to discuss this option.

Do you require a fee or payment for your presentation?

Yes

If you require a fee or payment, please provide details.

Do you require reimbursement for travel and/or lodging?

Yes

If you require reimbursement, please provide details.

Please upload a biographical sketch of your professional experience (PDF or Word file types only)

Please upload a headshot to be used on the conference website and program materials.

Do you have a co-presenter? (If not, skip to the bottom of the form.)

Yes

Co-Presenter First Name (If applicable, otherwise skip to the bottom of the form.)

Co-Presenter Last Name (If applicable, otherwise skip to the bottom of the form.)

Co-Presenter Email Address (If applicable, otherwise skip to the bottom of the form.)

Co-Presenter Mobile Phone Number

Co-Presenter Mailing Address (If applicable, otherwise skip to the bottom of the form.)

Co-Presenter Job Title (If applicable, otherwise skip to the bottom of the form.)

Co-Presenter Company Name (If applicable, otherwise skip to the bottom of the form.)

Please upload a biographical sketch of your co-presenter's professional experience if applicable (PDF or Word file types only)

Please upload the co-presenter's headshot to be used on the conference website and program materials. (If applicable, otherwise skip to the bottom of the form.)

The following audiovisual equipment will be supplied by the Conference:

LCD projector and screen
Laptop - PC
Podium with wired microphone (depending on room size)
Sound patch to room's speaker system

If you have additional audio-visual requests beyond what Washington State SHRM provides, you will be responsible for all related costs to add the item(s).

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I understand that unless approved by Washington State SHRM, I will not receive compensation or reimbursement of expenses for my appearance and presentation at the 2025 Washington State SHRM Annual Conference currently scheduled to be held in Bellevue, WA on March 27, 2025. I also understand that Washington State SHRM is not responsible for shipping and/or printing charges related to my presentation for the conference or pre-conference lunchbox workshops.

If selected, I agree to adhere to the schedule established by Washington State SHRM and to comply with all requirements set forth in this Speaker Interest Form and any other future Washington State SHRM communication.

I understand that my workshop cannot be used as a showcase for my business, practice, product or service and I agree that I will not promote my products or services during my workshop. My presentation will not include my business logo, except in the footer of my presentation and/or handouts. I will provide my contact information for participants to contact me at the end of my presentation. I also agree to be positive or remain neutral in my comments about SHRM, Washington State SHRM, and possible workshop sponsor(s) during my workshop.

I hereby grant my consent and agree to allow my presentation to be copied electronically by Washington State SHRM and/or the Washington State SHRM Conference Planner. It will be made available by the 2025 Washington State SHRM Annual Conference to their attendees via PDF download from the 2025 Washington State SHRM Annual Conference app and may also be distributed electronically. To the extent permitted by law, I also agree to protect, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the 2025 Washington State SHRM Annual Conference, its committee members, and officers, for any claims, losses, or damages to persons or property, government fines or charges, and costs (including reasonable attorney's fees), arising out of or in connection with my role as a presenter.

Your signature below affirms you have read and agree with the terms in this Presentation form and release.

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WA SHRM Annual Conference Meydenbauer Center | Bellevue March 27, 2025

2025 Annual Conference Call for Speakers

WA SHRM Annual Conference
Meydenbauer Center | Bellevue
March 27, 2025