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SUBMIT TO SPEAK

The deadline has been extended to October 4th!

Be sure to submit your proposal and "Finalize" online by October 4, 2009 to be considered. 
 Please note that the topics outlined in the Call for Speakers are simply guidelines and
we encourage all speakers to submit their angle on any given topic or submit their ideas under the YOUR IDEA section.

LIGHTFAIR® 2010 Call for Speakers
We have implemented a new Call for Speakers system!  To familiarize yourself with the new on-line submittal process we recommend you download and print the
LFI 2010 Submittal Instructions.
 
Review the LFI 2010 Call For Speakers for detailed information about suggested topics and tracks.
 
Please note that the topics outlined in the Call for Speakers are simply guidelines and
we encourage all speakers to submit their angle on any given topic or submit under YOUR IDEA.
 
 
All interested speakers are invited to submit a proposal for consideration:
 
 
 

LFI® 2010 Course Types
  • 1- and 2-Day Institute Courses
  • 3-Hour Institute Workshops
  • 90-Minute Seminars in 7 Tracks including:
    • Inspiration
    • NEW!  Integrated Building Design & Optimization
    • Lighting Design
    • Professional Development
    • Sustainability
    • Technologies
    • The Human Benefits of Good Lighting
  • … If you don’t see the topic you’d like to present, submit YOUR IDEA!
 
Timeline & Important Dates
October 4, 2009
Deadline for submissions.
 
November 2009
Selection results sent to submitters.
Speaker contracts, bios, and A/V requests due.
 
March 26, 2010
Handouts due to LFI.
 
May 10 - May 14, 2010
LFI Institutes and Conference in Las Vegas.
 

Submittal Requirements
To be considered as a Conference speaker, you must submit your proposal on-line by midnight, EST, on October 2, 2009.
 
Your submittal must contain the following:
  • A course description (limit 650 characters including spaces, approx. 100 words) indicating relevance to the outlined topic, plus four specific learning objectives.
  • Recommended audience(s), level and length of your presentation.
  • Pre-requisite list for advanced courses.
  • Name, title, mailing address, daytime phone, cell phone, and email of any co-speaker(s) — up to 3.
  • Panels are limited to four speakers, including moderator.
  • Contact names and titles, addresses, email and phone numbers of two associations or companies for which you have been a speaker, preferably within the last three years, as well as past course titles.
  • Additional audio/visual equipment requests (LCD projector, screen and pointer will be provided as standard equipment).
  • One completed submittal per course.
  • Long bio (limit 1800 character including spaces, approx. 300 words).
  • Speaker’s complete contact information.
NOTE: All panels must have a moderator responsible for meeting all deadlines
Submittal Deadline!
The deadline to submit to speak for the 2010 LIGHTFAIR International Trade Show & Conference is midnight, EST, on October 4, 2009.
Proposals must be submitted and "Finalized" online by October 4th 
to be considered.

For More Information
If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Sunderland, LFI Conference Coordinator, by email at jennifers@lightfair.com before October 2, 2009.

Trade Show & Conference
Wed, May 12 – Fri, May 14, 2010
 
LIGHTFAIR Daylighting Institute 
Mon, May 10 – Tues, May 11, 2010
LIGHTFAIR Institute
Mon, May 10 – Tues, May 11, 2010
 
Las VegasConvention Center 
Las Vegas, NV
 

 
Exhibit Hall Dates & Hours
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, May 13, 2010
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, May 14, 2010
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

On-site Registration Hours
Monday, May 10, 2010          
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday,  May 11, 2010         
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 12, 2010    
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday,  May 13, 2010       
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday, May 14, 2010       
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM