Presentation Proposal for Localization World Singapore, 10-12 April 2013

Thank you for your interest in Localization World Singapore 2013. Please review the theme of the conference before completing this proposal form. Proposals for the conference are due by:

Noon Singapore time (UTC/GMT +8 hours), 22 October 2012.

Save the file with the name pattern below and e-mail your form to submissions@localizationworld.com
File Name: SpeakerName_Organization_SubmissionDate_yyyy-mm-dd.rtf
For example: MarySmith_AcmeCorporation_2012-10-17.rtf

Localization in a Shifting Global Economy
We all hear the news – which countries are struggling now? Which are emerging as powers? What currencies are weakening? Where are the new opportunities for growth? Which economies are emerging as the new leaders? And, how does all this affect our industry? Localization/translation/internationalization – these functions become more important as companies go global. And yet, often we see resources for localization being reduced. 

For Localization World 2013, we are looking for proposals that address how localization meets the challenges of today's worldwide economy. Have we become more efficient? How do we meet the content explosion? How can technology help? How do you tap emerging markets? Where does crowdsourcing fit in? If you have experienced some of these issues, tell us about them!

The 2013 theme, Localization in a Shifting Global Economy, is not meant to restrict the content of the conference. We encourage presenters to submit proposals that fit with the theme or the general tracks listed below: 
•	Global Business: Experienced business people provide practical insights for companies that want to venture with confidence into new international markets. 
•	Standards: With increasing use of different technologies, standards and interoperability become more important. This track will cover leading efforts to create effective standards. 
•	Translation Automation: As technology develops and matures, there are increasingly more uses for translation automation. This track explores where and how those uses best fit in to real-world practices.
•	Global Web: Leading companies, each with an outstanding web presence, offer their expertise for launching and maintaining a worldwide web platform.
•	Localization Core Competencies: An introductory track for companies that need to localize, but are unsure where to start. 
•	Advanced Localization Management: This track, the heart of Localization World, continues to provide the latest information on trends, processes, technologies and influences that shape the world of localization. 
•	Inside Track: Special format sessions for deepening understanding of select topics and sessions that stimulate collaboration and community. 
•	Mobility: We live in a connected, mobile world. Apps and devices must deliver to English and non-English users alike. This track focuses on how to manage worldwide mobile localization and its associated challenges. 
•	Content Strategy: This track will explore the need for content strategy, content standards and repeatable processes, and will examine the role of translation and localization in our mobile, global, on-demand world.

KEY DATES
* Proposal submission deadline: noon Singapore time (UTC/GMT +8 hours), 22 October 22 2012.
* Notification of accepted proposals: 22 January 22 - 5 February 5 2013.
* Final presentation file due: 27 March 27 2013.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the benefits to being a speaker or panelist at Localization World?
•	Speaking at Localization World (the largest localization event in the world) provides you the opportunity to share your ideas and experiences with your peers.
•	Speakers and panelists are entitled to FREE conference admission on the day of their session or 50% off the main conference rate. 
•	MicroTalk speakers receive a $150 discount on conference registration fees.
•	During the conference, speakers will have access to a special speakers lounge where you can relax, plug-in and meet with your copresenters and panelists.

Who decides which proposals are selected?
The Localization World program committee will review all proposals. Using the feedback from the program committee, the program chairs create an initial draft program. The program committee reviews the draft program and offers suggestions and feedback on the program. The program chairs may add additional speakers and topics at their discretion to round out the program. The final program is then approved by the program chairs and announced.

How can I improve my chances of being selected as a speaker?
•	The program committee gives preference to presentations that contain fresh material and have not been recently presented at other events. 
•	If you are a vendor, submit a proposal that includes a client (a submission without a client copresenter is rarely accepted).
•	Please make sure that you have permission and funding to attend the conference prior to submitting your proposal. 

Template for submissions

Presentation Title		
Presentation Type	[ ] Case study  
[ ] Panel  
[ ] MicroTalk (1 presenter, 7 minutes to share an idea 
or experience, client or vendor welcome)
	
If you selected 'Panel', 
please list your proposed panelists, 
with names, company names 
and e-mail addresses.	[ ]  
[ ]   
[ ] 	
Topic Category	[ ] Global Business 
[ ] Global Web
[ ] Localization Core Competencies
[ ] Advanced Localization Management
[ ] Mobility
[ ] Translation Automation
[ ] Content Strategies
[ ] Standards
[ ] Unicode	
Brief Synopsis 
(maximum: 100 words)
A concise description of your presentation. 
If your presentation is chosen, this text will be used 
to promote your presentation.		
Intended Audience	[ ] Business Development   
[ ] Executives   
[ ] Project Managers  
[ ] Localization Engineers
[ ] Everyone	
Audience Skill Level	[ ] Beginner (up to 1 year of localization experience)   
[ ] Intermediate (1-4 years of localization experience) 
[ ] Advanced (over 4 years of localization experience)
[ ] Any	
Has the proposed presentation 
been presented previously?	[ ] No 
[ ] Yes. Please provide the name and date(s) of the event(s).
	
Presenter Name		
Job Title		
Company		
E-mail Address		
Presenter Biography
(maximum: 100 words)
A brief biography, in the third person, 
about your qualifications, education, 
experience and related interests.		
Fill out the information below if there is a copresenter		
Copresenter Name		
Job Title		
Company		
E-mail address		
Copresenter Biography
(maximum: 100 words)
A brief biography, in the third person, 
about your copresenter's qualifications, 
education, experience and related interests.		
  Thank you for your support of Localization World!