Call For Presentations
AFCOM invites submissions from all those involved in data center/operations management and support, including vendors, to share their knowledge and present at upcoming Data Center World conferences.  (Please read Entry Guidelines below)

Call for Presentations is open for the following events:
Spring 2009 Data Center World Conference & Expo
March 8-12, Las Vegas, Nevada
Paris Hotel and Convention Center
Submission deadline is:  TBD
Entry Guidelines
Submission Form
Fall 08 submission deadline is:  CLOSED


Spring 2008 Data Center World Speaker Information
Thank you for presenting at Data Center World. The speaker information below contains deadlines and important information.
Please contact confserv@afcom.com with any questions.

Important Due Dates:
Forms                                                                                                           Due Date
Speaker A/V Requirements Form                                                                                                               TBD                                                     
Educational PowerPoint Presentations                                                   TBD
Tutorial and Data Center Tour PowerPoint Presentations                    TBD         
Optional Programs Registration Form       

Speaker Conference Registration and Expenses:
1. All speakers are responsible for hotel, air, and travel requirements, as well
   as any travel-related expnses such as meals (that are not included with
   your registration).
2. Primary speakers will receive a complimentary conference registration and
    will be automatically registered for the conference.
3. Secondary speakers will receive a $200 discount off the registation fee if
    attending the full conference. Please call Conference Services to register
    at (714) 997-7966. If not attending the full conference, secondary speakers
    will receive a temporary badge for session only.
4. All other speakers, if not registered for the full conference, will receive a
    temporary badge for session only.

Session Information:
1. Sessions run Tuesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 3. Each session is
    one hour in length and speakers are required to fill the entire hour, including
    15 minutes for Q&A at the end of session.
2. Educational speakers are required to be available all three days as you may 
    be requested to present twice.
3. Date and location of your session will be released 4-6 weeks prior to the conference.
4. Special requests must be submitted in writing by February 18, 2008 and are
    not guaranteed.
5. Tutorial sessions run Monday, March 31 from 9:00am to 3:00pm with lunch
     from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Tutorial sessions shall run for five hours and
     will need to have enough material to cover that time period and allow sufficient
     time for Q&A. The session must be purely educational with no reference
     made to a specific product or company.
6.  Data Center Tours run Sunday, March 30,  from 3:00 to 4:00pm and 4:15 to 5:15pm 
     and  will need to have enough material to cover that time period and allow sufficient 
     time for Q&A. The session must be purely educational with no reference made to a 
     specific product or company.