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The ARBP is inviting interested parties to submit session proposals for REAL Studio Summit 2011 in Atlanta March 19 and 20, 2011.

Although REAL Studio Summit 2011 is primarily a REAL Studio conference, we welcome sessions on other technologies that can enhance REAL Studio development and that improve development generally.

REAL Studio Summit 2011 will be held in Atlanta at the Holiday Inn near Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (http://www.hotels.com/ho169948/holiday-inn-atlanta-airport-south-college-park-united-states/) The main conference will begin with a keynote address the morning of March 19th 2011. Breakout sessions will take place all day Saturday, and Sunday morning. The conference will close with a general session midday Sunday.

If you are interested in speaking at REAL Studio Summit 2011, please read this entire document before submitting proposals.

Tracks

We are particularly interested in topics that fit into one or more of the following tracks:

• Solidifying REAL Studio development — This track will appeal to all REAL Studio developers. Sessions should cover either REAL Studio fundamentals, aimed at those newer to REAL Studio, whether moving up from older versions or coming to REAL Studio from other languages; or REAL Studio best practices, aimed at helping all REAL Studio developers improve.

• Taking advantage of REAL Studio — The sessions in this track should showcase the projects in REAL Studio, providing attendees with enough information to put those projects to work for them.  These sessions should be deep dives into specific REAL Studio projects. We also expect to offer a single "What's new in REAL Studio?" session.

• Extending REAL Studio—The sessions in this track will look at ways to extend REAL Studio's reach, by using it together with other products or by taking advantage of native extension capabilities.

• Web Development — This track will cover topics related to developing websites and web applications.

• Technology and Business for the REAL Studio developer — This track will look at tools, technologies and techniques to make life as a developer easier and more productive.

Feel free to suggest other topics if they have a connection to REAL Studio and you believe attendees will find them valuable.

We are also looking for half-day and full-day pre-conference sessions. These should be designed to bring attendees up to speed on a subject to prepare them to get the most out of the main conference.

Speaker's Responsibilities

Each speaker will present at least once;  some sessions may be given twice.

Each speaker should be prepared to present each session twice.

Sessions will be up to 60 minutes long.

Speakers must provide a brief bio and a digital photo for publicity purposes. The bio should be included with session proposals (see "Submitting Proposals" below). The photo can be submitted with session proposals, but must be submitted by October 1, 2010.

Speakers must provide session notes (a "white paper") for each session. They may also provide slides. Where appropriate, code examples should be provided as well. It is not acceptable to provide slides and no white paper for any session. All materials are due no later than February 25, 2011.

Speakers are expected to be available to attendees throughout the conference. While this doesn't mean every minute of each day, for attendees to get full value for the conference, they must have the opportunity to talk to speakers outside of sessions. Speakers are expected to attend conference lunches and be visible during at least some breaks.

Speakers are expected to rehearse their sessions prior to arriving, so that both the first and second presentations run smoothly.


Submitting Proposals

To be considered, download the REALbasic Summit proposal forms from http://www.arbpmembers.org/real-studio-summit-2011/speaker-submission-form OR send your proposals to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than August 27, 2010. Each session proposal must use the form  include:

1) The session title
2) An abstract (100-200 words) describing the session.
3) A list of 4 or 5 bullet points finishing the sentence "Attendees will learn …"
4) The track(s) into which the session fits.
5) The level(s) for the session: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. This is the level for REAL Studio developers, even if the session is about working with another technology. Think of the level (or levels) as finishing the sentence "This session is appropriate for people who are …"
6) Any prerequisites for the session.
7) Anything else you think we should know about this session.

You will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting your proposals. If you don't, assume that a spam filter somewhere ate your submission and send a plain text email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to check on it.

The Selection Process

Choosing among all the qualified speakers will be hard. We are initially selecting only 12 speakers. We plan to offer two simultaneous sessions. If early registration warrants, we will select additional speakers and add a third session room.

Among those who have spoken at REAL World or REALbasic Summits previously, preference will be given to those who have met their past obligations by submitting a full set of materials in a timely fashion.

We consider the cultivation of new talent an important goal. Therefore, we encourage those who have not spoken at REAL Studio conferences before to submit proposals. If you are unsure whether your topics are appropriate, feel free to contact us before the deadline to discuss them. Be aware, of course, that such discussions do not constitute a commitment on our part to choose you, but are meant to help you submit stronger proposals.

Beyond that, the most important consideration will be the topics you propose and how they fit into the conference as a whole. You increase your chance of being selected by submitting at least three good topics. We expect to receive more good proposals than available space, so if you are not chosen, please don't take it personally.

Initial speaker selection will be completed by September 17, 2010.

Selected speakers will be notified by email and asked to confirm their willingness to speak by September 24, 2010. Once all speaker slots have been filled, those not selected will be notified. If we decide to use a third session room, additional speakers will be notified by December 16, 2010 and will need to confirm by December 23, 2010.

Session Materials and Deadlines

While attendees learn a lot at conferences, the materials they take home with them (or download later) provide the lasting impact of a conference. As noted above, session notes are not optional for the REAL Studio Summit as they offer the greatest value to attendees.

In addition, we are providing all submission deadlines now so that you can check them against your personal calendar before submitting proposals. If you cannot meet the deadlines, please do not submit proposals.

Summary of Important Dates

Aug 27, 2010: Session proposals due.
Sep 17, 2010: Speaker selection completed and selected speakers notified.
Sep 24, 2010: Acceptance of speaker invitation due.
Oct 1, 2010: Speaker photos due. Any revisions to bios and abstracts due.
Oct 16, 2010: Speakers and sessions posted on website. Registration opens.
Dec 16, 2010: Any additional speakers will be notified.
Dec 23, 2010: Acceptance of additional speaker invitations due.
Feb 25, 2011: All session materials due.
March 19-20, 2011: REAbasic Summit 2011
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