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BDPA Philadelphia is seeking presenters willing to share their knowledge and expertise with our membership at our monthly professional development programs.
BDPA Philadelphia members are IT professionals at all levels, from college students and entry level technologists to senior managers and corporate executives. seeking to build IT skills, define career directions, and climb the IT corporate ladder. The monthly programs provide our members an opportunity for challenging learning experiences in Leadership, Professional Development, Project Management, Business Analysis, Technical Development, Networking, Hardware, Software, Leadership, and IT Entrepreneurship.
Speakers are asked to provide a 45-minute presentation with an additional ten minutes of Q&A. Presentations should provide attendees with educational value and refrain from promoting a specific business, product, or service.
If you are interested in participating as a webinar speaker, please submit the following:
- The title of your presentation
- A paragraph describing your topic and your experience in the area of your topic
- Two or three specific points that attendees will get from the presentation that are applicable to their professional development
- A photo (optional)
- Contact information, including an email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Your proposal will be acknowledged upon receipt and evaluated along with others that are submitted. You will be notified of available meeting dates. Once your presentation is accepted you will receive a letter of confirmation and any information necessary for preparation. We will also publicize your presentation to our membership.
This is an opportunity to expose your professional expertise or research to co-workers, potential clients, or potential employers. It also lets you hone your presentation skills and articulate the work you do. Seasoned speakers as well as first-time public speakers are encouraged to present. You will receive a BDPA appreciation certificate at your presentation and have the opportunity for continued dialog with attendees.
To submit your proposal or for additional information please email Byron C. Mayes, Vice President of Professional Development at vpprofdev@bdpaphilly.org.
