Submission deadline: Monday, November 21st, 2016 (5:00 pm).

Now is your chance to be a part of the 2017 HAZMAT Conference, June 15-18, 2017 in Baltimore, MD. We are currently seeking presentations that reflect the new ideas and solutions being implemented by HAZMAT teams around the country. If you’ve always wanted to be a presenter, now is your chance!

Submission Types
Individuals may submit topics to be considered as either a workshops or seminars

• Workshops: Workshops will be 90 minutes long.
  
• Seminars: Pre-conference seminars may be 3, 4, or 8 hours long
  

There are very few time slots for sessions longer than 90 minutes, and we receive many more seminar submissions than there are open slots. Instructors are encouraged to submit 90 minute sessions. The conference planning committee may shorten a seminar session to fit into an open but shorter time slot.

Paper Evaluation and Selection
The Hazmat Planning Committee will review all submissions and select sessions based on relevance, timeliness of the content, and the qualifications of the presenter. New and unique programs that have not been presented at other conferences are encouraged.

Benefits of Presenting

• The IAFC appreciates the value that each presenter’s expertise, background and experience bring to Hazmat. As a presenter, you will receive a complimentary full-conference registration including access to all sessions and the expo/exhibit hall.*

* Please note: the IAFC only provides complimentary full-conference registration for up to two (2) presenters per session.

• Submissions will only be accepted online. Faxed, emailed, or mailed forms will NOT be accepted.
• Submission of a proposal does not guarantee participation in Hazmat 2017.
• Please do not submit a proposal if you and your co-presenters are not available to present on any day of Hazmat 2017.
• Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after selection, all presenters/speakers/faculty are individually responsible for his/her travel, transportation, lodging, and meal costs.
• Individuals must complete the submission process in its entirety. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
• If selected, all presenters will be required to submit a fully-executed speaker agreement which may include, but is not limited to:
  - Agreement to serve and deliver presentation(s) at dates and times assigned;
  - Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after selection, all presenters/speakers/faculty are individually responsible for his/her travel, transportation, lodging, and meal costs. Presenters should not assume that any travel costs will be covered.
  - Devotion of such time, skill, energy, and experience to develop and deliver a professional quality program;
  - Warrant full permission to use any or all works of third parties contained in the materials submitted for presentation;
  - Indemnify and hold harmless the IAFC against any or all claims, losses, or damages;
  - Grant the IAFC permission to record, edit, transcribe, archive, and distribute any written or visual material submitted in connection with this program. Participants must grant permission to be considered for participation;
  - Grant permission to be photographed or digitally captured;
  - Consent to receive no monetary compensation for the performance of duties or obligations;
  - Acknowledge ownership, power, and authority to enter into said agreement.
• If the submission is selected, the IAFC reserves the right to revise program titles and edit the program summary for promotional materials associated with Hazmat 2017.
  
• If the submission is selected, information regarding important deadlines and requirements will be provided and must be adhered to.
  
  
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