SOCMA is looking for presentation proposals for its 2020 Annual Conference scheduled for December 2-4, 2020 at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans, LA.
Complete the 2020 Call for Presentations Form to be considered as a speaker for the 2020 program.
Proposals are due by March 27.
Should you have any questions about the submission process, please contact Amber Thichangthong at meetings@socma.org.
2019 Session Details & Program
Session Formats
Workshops – New this year!
SOCMA Week 2020 will include space for workshops. Submitted proposals for workshops should include 90 minutes of hands-on learning and teaching on the proposed topic for attendees to learn and obtain immediate takeaways for implementation.
SOCMA will provide a complimentary registration for the primary workshop presenter. Co-presenters must register at the additional attendee rate.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout sessions are designed to present the latest trends, insights and best practices. Topics should be timely and informational. Sales-oriented presentations will not be considered. Presentations are typically 50-minutes, including 10 minutes of Q&A or discussion. Breakout sessions run concurrently with other sessions.
SOCMA will provide a $100 discount on full conference registration for the primary presenter. Co-presenters must register at the additional attendee rate.
General Sessions
General sessions are designed to present the latest trends, insights and best practices. Topics should be timely and informational. Sales-oriented presentations will not be considered. Presentations are typically 50-minutes, including 10 minutes of Q&A or discussion. General sessions are presented to all attendees.
SOCMA will provide a $100 discount on full conference registration for the primary presenter . Co-presenters must register at the additional attendee rate.
Key Dates
Submission Deadline:
Friday, March 27
Speaker Notifications Sent:
Monday, April 20
Presentation Confirmation Response Deadline:
Monday, April 27
Accepted proposals are reviewed by a committee of SOCMA members. Preference for accepted presentations is given to SOCMA members, exhibitors and sponsors.
Presenters are responsible for registration and travel to the conference. Primary presenters receive $100 off registration.
Schedule at a Glance (Subject to Change)
Wednesday, December 2
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting |
| 12:00pm | Registration Opens |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Board Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Board Meeting |
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Pre-Conference Workshops |
| 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Opening Reception |
Thursday, December 3
| 7:00am – 8:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Annual Business Meeting |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Networking Break/Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | General Session |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 3:00pm – 3:45pm | Break |
| 3:45pm – 4:30pm | General Session |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Pre-Dinner Reception |
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Dinner |
Friday, December 4
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 10:30am | General Session Roundtable |
Contact Us
For additional information or about exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Amber Thichangthong at meetings@socma.org.