Submit a proposal to UXPA 2013
***Submissions are now closed. Thanks to everyone who worked hard on a proposal! Submitters will know in late March whether their submission was accepted for the conference. Questions can still be addressed to [email protected].***
The official Call for Proposals will be open from 16 January until 06 February 2013 (closing at 11:55pm Eastern US standard time). We are particularly interested in submissions related to our conference theme: Collaboration. We'll also have a separate government track this year and welcome submissions representing government activities from all over the world! (Questions about the government track? Email [email protected].)
The following submission types are currently being accepted, though if you have an amazing idea for a new format, we are all ears! Email us at [email protected] with your brainstorm! This year's big news? No more Word templates! This year's submissions will be completely web-based. No more green text to delete or Word "helping" you along with what it thinks you want to do. Only peer-reviewed-papers have an associated template that must be uploaded. |
Benefits of SubmittingThere are many benefits for presenters so it is worth spending the time to submit your proposals:
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How to Write a Killer ProposalGiles Colborne wrote an excellent guide for last year's conference, including advice like:
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Finding Inspiration for your ProposalAmy Kidd, UXPA's Director of Events and Chair of the 2012 conference, previously shared 15 great idea starters, including:
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Be a Reviewer
Each submission goes through a blind review process. Having a reliable pool of dedicated reviewers is critical to creating a strong conference program. The review process will begin shortly after the call for submissions closes on 06 February and will extend for approximately two weeks. If you are interested in serving in this important role and getting a sneak peek at what your colleagues are up to, please complete the reviewer survey. The reviewer survey is now closed. A HUGE thanks to the record 413 of you who signed up to review this year's proposals!
60-Minute TalkPresentation sessions focus on a practitioner's ideas and experience with usability methods, skills, philosophy, design, business case studies, or other relevant topics. Speakers should plan ample time for audience participation within the 60-minute allocation.
In addition to the information specified on the right, 60-minute session presenters will need to provide:
Idea MarketThe Idea Market is a highly interactive and casual set of discussions about "burning questions" in usability and user-centered design, led by an "activator". Each activator chooses a topic, posts the questions or issues to explore about the topic, and records the ideas that come up during the discussion.
In addition to the items listed on the right, Idea Market submissions must also include the following:
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What you'll Need to SubmitFor each category, you'll be required to provide the information listed below. If you don't currently have the information for a required field, you may enter "TBD" as a placeholder, then go back any time before 06 February and enter the correct information.*
* For Peer-Reviewed Papers and Posters, a document upload is required. You may upload a placeholder document and replace that document with a new one at any time before submissions close. |
Ignite
Ignite proposals should include a topic that provides a central theme for the session. If accepted, the facilitator is responsible for recruiting 5-7 speakers to give talks on the topic in the official Ignite format (20 slides, 15 seconds per slide, 5 minutes total). Facilitators are also responsible for posting video recorded during the session to igniteshow.com within a reasonable time period after the event.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Questions? Email [email protected].
Panel
Panels cover the same areas of interest as presentations and consist of 3-5 experts in the topic of the panel conversation. Like last year, 2013's panels will have a 60-minute time slot.
In addition to the information listed above, Panel submissions will require:
In addition to the information listed above, Panel submissions will require:
- **Anonymous** panelist bios should be entered on the "Additional Presenters/Panelists" screen. (Limited to 1,000 characters/100 words.)
- *An *anonymous** position statement for each panelist should be entered in the "Speaker's background in this material" area. (Limited to 1,500 characters/150 words.)
- Description of Handouts (Describe any handouts or other materials you'll be providing as part of the panel session. If you aren't planning to provide any additional materials, please enter "none." Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
Peer-Reviewed paPer
Peer-reviewed papers will be published in a special section of the conference proceedings. In addition to appearing in the conference proceedings we may select some papers to be presented as posters at the conference. Both the full paper and the presentation outline must reflect the priorities of the UXPA conference, which emphasize practicality, hands-on experience, and interactive presentation.
In addition to the information specified above, you will be required to upload the (anonymized) paper using the official Peer-Reviewed Paper Template.
Questions? Email [email protected].
In addition to the information specified above, you will be required to upload the (anonymized) paper using the official Peer-Reviewed Paper Template.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Poster
Posters are a way to present research results, new ideas or concepts in an informal, visual and interactive manner.
In addition to the information described above, a PDF upload depicting the planned layout of the poster is required. There is no official template for the PDF upload, but please be considerate of file size for reviewers' sakes.
Selected poster presenters will be responsible for printing their own posters (84cm x 119cm or 33”x 47”).
Questions? Email [email protected].
In addition to the information described above, a PDF upload depicting the planned layout of the poster is required. There is no official template for the PDF upload, but please be considerate of file size for reviewers' sakes.
Selected poster presenters will be responsible for printing their own posters (84cm x 119cm or 33”x 47”).
Questions? Email [email protected].
Tutorial
Tutorials are formally prepared sessions at which instructors teach conference participants specific usability or design skills. Session sizes range from 10 to 100 participants. One-third to one-half of each session must involve audience participation.
Tutorial submissions may be for half-day or full-day sessions. Tutorial facilitators are entitled to an honorarium based on the following:
A base rate of $1,000 for full-day tutorial, or $500 for half-day tutorial for 30 registered participants or fewer. Between 31 - 50 participants, you will receive an additional $75 (full-day tutorials), or $37.50 (half-day tutorials) for each registered participant. Between 51-100 participants, you will receive an additional $50 (full-day tutorials), or $25 (half-day tutorials) for each registered participant.
In addition to the information described above, Tutorial submissions must include:
Tutorial submissions may be for half-day or full-day sessions. Tutorial facilitators are entitled to an honorarium based on the following:
A base rate of $1,000 for full-day tutorial, or $500 for half-day tutorial for 30 registered participants or fewer. Between 31 - 50 participants, you will receive an additional $75 (full-day tutorials), or $37.50 (half-day tutorials) for each registered participant. Between 51-100 participants, you will receive an additional $50 (full-day tutorials), or $25 (half-day tutorials) for each registered participant.
In addition to the information described above, Tutorial submissions must include:
- Tutorial Length (Specify whether you are submitting a full- or half-day tutorial.)
- Minimum and Maximun Number of Participants (Many tutorials are of little value unless a critical minimum number of attendees are present and can be too unwieldy with too many participants. Please specify an appropriate minimum and maximum for your session. Limited to 2 numeric characters.)
- Participant Knowledge and Experience Expected (If your tutorial requires a minimum level of prior knowledge or experience with a specific subject or tool, please describe it here. "Advanced Card Sorting," for example, wouldn't be appropriate for those who have never performed a card sort. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
- Description of Handouts (Describe any materials that will be provided for participants to take home with them after the session. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
- References (Does this session build on the work of others in the field? If so, please list any standard bibliographic references, or describe the relationship between the material in this workshop and the work of others. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
- Timed session agenda (Breakdown of how you'll spend the time in your session. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
- Post-Conference Activities (Describe any post-conference activities, such as blog posts, presentations, magazine articles, etc., that you are planning that would build on or report the results of the Tutorial session. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
Workshop
UXPA workshops provide an active arena for advancements in the field of usability and design. Workshops are 3-hour sessions that provide the opportunity for experienced practitioners to develop new ideas about a topic of common interest and experience.
In addition to the information described above, Workshop submissions must include the following:
In addition to the information described above, Workshop submissions must include the following:
- Minimum and Maximun Number of Participants (Many workshops are of little value unless a critical minimum number of attendees are present and can be too unwieldy with too many participants. Please specify an appropriate minimum and maximum for your session. Limited to 2 numeric characters.)
- Participant Knowledge and Experience Expected (If your tutorial requires a minimum level of prior knowledge or experience with a specific subject or tool, please describe it here. "Advanced Card Sorting," for example, wouldn't be appropriate for those who have never performed a card sort. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
- Description of Handouts (Describe any materials that will be provided for participants to take home with them after the session. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
- References (Does this session build on the work of others in the field? If so, please list any standard bibliographic references, or describe the relationship between the material in this workshop and the work of others. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
- Timed session agenda (Breakdown of how you'll spend the time in your session. Limited to 1,000 characters/100 words.)
- Post-Conference Activities (Describe any post-conference activities, such as blog posts, presentations, magazine articles, etc., that you are planning that would build on or report the results of the Tutorial session. Limited to 500 characters/50 words.)
- Will you require participants to submit a position paper? (Workshop attendees typically provide their position on the subject at hand prior to the conference, but you may waive this requirement if you wish. The template previously used for this purpose will be made available, but its use is not required. Workshop facilitators will determine how their participants will complete any pre-workshop requirements.)