Presentation Proposal for Localization World Berlin, 8-10 June 2009

Thank you for your interest in Localization World Europe 2009. Please review the theme of the Localization World 2009 conferences before completing this proposal form. Proposals for the Berlin conference are due by 

Monday, 19 January 2009. 

Save the file with the name pattern below and email your form to submissions@localizationworld.com. 

File Name:
SpeakerName_Organization_SubmissionDate(yyyy-mm-dd).rtf
For example: MarySmith_AcmeCorporation_2009-01-15.rtf

Theme: Know-how for Global Success

After a focus on localization business models in 2008, Localization World is casting a wider net in 2009 with a theme of Know-how for Global Success. In recognition of the fact that localization is not an end to itself, but just one critical step in a company’s progression from domestic to global enterprise, we are looking for presentations that will provide expertise and experiences from the whole spectrum of that challenging, fascinating journey. 
In light of that, we are offering four distinct tracks:

• Global Business Best Practices
• Localization Core Competencies
• Advanced Localization Management
• Managing Global Websites

The business and processes of localization will continue to be the major focus of Localization World. We expect that the addition of tracks on global business practices and the management of multilingual websites will provide much needed information and will make Localization World appealing to a larger and more diversified audience.

The theme is not meant to restrict the content of the conference. We encourage presenters to submit proposals that fit with the general taxonomy of the Localization World conferences. See an overview of the Localization World taxonomy on the LocWorld.net website: http://www.locworld.net/taxonomy.php. 

General Guidelines
The normal session length is 60 minutes. Please budget 40 minute for your presentation/program and the rest for interaction with the audience.
The chance of proposals by vendors of tools and services of being selected will increase considerably if a client co-presents.

Template for submissions

Presentation Title		
Presentation Type	[ ] Case study  [ ] Panel  [ ] Interactive (round table) session
[ ] Keynote       [ ] Other (please explain below)

Intended Track 	[ ] Global Business Best Practices
[ ] Localization Core Competencies
[ ] Advanced Localization Management
[ ] Managing Global Websites	
Brief Description 
(maximum: 100 words)
A concise description of your presentation. 
If it is chosen, this text will be used to 
market your presentation at the 
conference.		
Long Description
(maximum: 700 words)
This should provide more detail than your 
Brief Description, but should not include 
the material that will be on your slides.		
Intended Audience		
Audience Skill Level	[ ] Beginner   [ ] Intermediate   [ ] Advanced   [ ] Any	
Please explain how your 
presentation will benefit 
Localization World attendees
(maximum: 700 words)
This should answer the question, 
“At the end of this session, attendees 
will be able to …”		
Previously presented?
Has the proposed presentation 
been presented previously? 	[ ] No
[ ] Yes. Please provide the name and date(s) of the event(s).	

Presenter’s Name		
Presenter’s Position/Job Title		
Company		
E-mail Address		
Telephone, including country code		
Presenter’s Biography
(maximum: 125 words)
A brief biography, in the third person, 
about your qualifications, education, 
experience, and related interests.		
Have you presented at other 
conferences?		
Fill out the information below if there is a co-presenter or panelist	
Co-presenter’s or Panelist Name		
Co-presenter’s Position/Job Title		
Company		
E-mail address		
Telephone, including country code		
Co-presenter’s Biography
(maximum: 125 words)
A brief biography, in the third person, 
about your qualifications, education, 
experience, and related interests.		
Fill out the information below if there is another co-presenter or panelist	
Co-presenter’s or Panelist Name		
Co-presenter’s Position/Job Title		
Company		
E-mail address		
Telephone, including country code		
Co-presenter’s Biography
(maximum: 125 words)
A brief biography, in the third person, 
about your qualifications, education, 
experience, and related interests.		

Presenters and co-presenters must be confirmed upon the submission of the presentation proposals. The Program Committee will not review incomplete proposals. 
Thank you for your support of Localization World!

Presentation Schedule	Proposal submission deadline: 19 January 2009
Notification of accepted proposals: 2 February 2009.
Rough Draft presentation due:  14 March 2009.
Final Presentation due: 16 May 2009.	
Publication	Normally, all presentations are made available to registered 
Localization World attendees. We might also videotape some 
presentations to make them available as streaming video after the conference.	
Speaker Registration	All speakers and panelists are entitled to free admission to the 
conference on the day of their session. Speakers will need to 
register for Localization World conferences using the discount code 
e- mailed to you before the conference.	
Review of Presentation Proposals	All papers submitted will be reviewed and evaluated by the 
Localization World Program Committee. The Program Committee 
may also suggest the formation of new panels and invite speakers 
for the conference.