Keynotes

Thought leadership or case study

Fireside Chats – 30-45 Minutes 

Fireside Chats will include a moderator seated on stage with a speaker who will be interviewed to allow the conversation to flow naturally. In your proposal please include topic, moderator and speaker information.

Panel Discussions – 45-60 Minutes (must include information about your moderator and panelists)

Panel discussions provide an analysis of broad industry trends from a variety of angles. These discussions will begin with the moderator providing an overview of the topic, then each panelist will give a short introduction to themselves and their area of topic expertise. The moderator will then move to open discussion with prepared questions and questions from the attendees. If you propose a panel discussion, be prepared to serve as moderator and invite speakers from around the industry. A list of prospective speakers or speaker companies should be included in the proposal.

Non-Product Workshops – 4 Hours

Workshops are intensive 4-hour sessions encouraging attendees to explore topics with greater depth and breadth. In your CFS submission, please provide an outline of how the 4-hour session will progress. It is advised that workshops should be presented by more than one person, if possible.

Technical Presentations – 30-45 Minutes

Technical presentations are more in-depth sessions explaining a new technology and its implications. Time for Q&A from attendees should be included in the time frame.

Lightning Talks – 10-15 Minutes

Lightning Talks are individual 15-minute presentations explaining recent innovations, research, and findings. 3 individual talks will be grouped together by topic, followed by a short Q&A  and set up in one-hour blocks. 

Ask the Speaker – 30 Minutes

Ask the Speaker session will begin with like a traditional presentation where the speaker presents for 10 minutes on a particular topic. For the remainder of the session, the presenter becomes a facilitator, inviting comments, insights, and questions from those around the room. These sessions will allow attendees to drive their own learning. Speaker must be prepared to take questions for an extended period. 

Proposals that will be given preference in the review process:

• Extent to which proposals reveal new concepts for designing with sensors and electronics
• Talks that feature content never seen before and not available online, but which has been created specifically for this event
• In-depth analysis of market and industry topics that will shape the future of the community
• Real-world examples that show a novel application of technology or illustrate a solution to a technical challenge
• Talks that engage the audience in a highly creative or interactive way
• Proposals from emerging start-ups that will shed light on innovative business and technology applications

Sensors Converge does not provide honoraria or reimburse for travel or housing expenses.

If your session is accepted, the Conference team will approve your session abstract and may ask for additional details. Sensors Converge reserves the right to make recommendations and requirements for revisions of content and/or speakers.

You will be notified via email by December 31, 2023. Contact [email protected] if you have not received notification by January 1, 2024.