Since 1996, Career Communications Group’s Women of Color Conference has had an immeasurable impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in industry, government, and academic institutions that continue to promote significant achievement and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the annual event hosted by CCG's Women of Color magazine.

CCG has leveraged the WOC STEM Digital Conference to reach women across America. Seminars, discussions, and training at the three-day event will be offered with interactive features to provide the information needed to compete in the COVID-19 economy. All sessions will be led by experts from organizations such as yours. Seminar sessions offer expert insights on leadership, professional development, and technical advancements. STEM training facilitates interaction in knowledge environments that promote networking, training and mentoring for students and professionals.

If you are interested in serving as a speaker, moderator, or panelist, please read this document then submit your application below. We cannot guarantee your placement on a seminar panel, however, we will carefully consider everyone who submits an application.

We will notify you by telephone or email if you are selected to participate. Thank you for your interest.

 

 

• Commit to attending the 2024 WOC STEM Conference In-Person!
• Complete and submit a Speaker Application Form by the required due date.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the biographical information that accompanies your application.
• Commit to participating in the required activities by dates and deadlines below.
• Commit to speaker expectations outlined in the Speaker Resource Guide.
• Commit to adhering to the presentation content requirements in the Speaker Resource Guide.
  

August 15, 2024

Seminar Panelists Applications Due (Based on Availability)

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

WOC Speaker Development Webinar

Friday, September 20, 2024

WOC final presentations due

Saturday, October 5, 2024

WOC final presentation uploaded to http://www. slideshare.net

If you are selected to participate on a seminar panel, please make sure that you can attend the pre-conference planning meeting with your panel.

 

If you are selected to participate on a seminar panel, please make sure that you are able to attend the pre-conference planning meeting with your panel. 

Presenter

We expect the presenter to develop course material for the presentation and, if needed, handout materials. The Presenter should think about creative ways to convey information, engage participants, and propose thought-provoking questions or challenges. Participants should leave with a toolbox of suggestions as well as an opportunity to make the content applicable in the real world. Presenters are encouraged to include handouts and suggested readings.

Panelist

The panelist will bring the content alive using real-world examples and experiences related to the subject matter. Panelists should be prepared to briefly share relevant career or life experiences with the participants.

Moderator

The moderator will organize and lead a pre-seminar meeting with the seminar panel members. This discussion should include some follow-up questions for the panel. The moderator sets the stage for the presentation by giving the audience a brief overview followed by an introduction of the panelists. During the presentation, the moderator fields questions to the panel members and from the audience. Finally, the moderator will address housekeeping items before and after the seminar presentation.

Speaker Expectations

The WOC seminar template (insert link) use is essential in maintaining uniformity and visual connectivity to the conference. We require all presentations to conform to this requirement. The template can be downloaded when you are ready to assemble your presentation. 

Presentation Content Requirements

• Time limit- Presentation should be times to 45 minutes for 1-hour sessions and 60 minutes for 75-minute sessions. 
• All Q&A sessions should be timed for 15 minutes. 
• Your first slide should include your presentation title and speaker, panelists and moderator. 
• Your second slide must state clear and actionable learning objectives. Learning objectives are statements that provide a context for what will be shared during the presentation.  
• Presentation content must be unbiased and not disparage, promote, or market any individual's or company's products or services. Session materials may not include any proprietary information, must be educational and generic in nature, and must serve to reinforce the learning objectives.   
• Additional information can be found in the Speaker Resource Guide (coming soon), which contains specific details to help you prepare your presentation. The Content Outline Template (coming soon) will offer detailed guidance on structuring your presentation.