HBA Global 2012 Call for Speakers

Submission Guidelines

HBA is looking for beauty and personal care professionals, industry leaders and suppliers to share experience, best practices and case studies, as well as address current key industry trends and topics. We are especially interested to hear about major subject areas anticipated to be of high interest in mid-2012. Suggested topics for this year’s event include, but are not limited to: Color Cosmetics, Formulation, Fragrance, Green, Ingredients, Global Perspectives, Marketing / Brand Development, Packaging, Personal Care, Prestige, Product Development, Skincare, Technology. The deadline for proposals is December 16, 2011. We are eager to hear from you!

We encourage you to read the helpful guidelines included below prior to submitting your proposal.

Click here to submit your proposal.

Please be assured that HBA will keep proposals and ideas confidential during the submission process.

Tips for composing a successful proposal
There are several elements that are important when composing your proposal:

Provide a clear description of what attendees will learn. What will attendees say they got from this session (its takeaways)? What ideas will they have not previously encountered?
Why are you the right person to lead the session? What lessons can only you share? What insights are you uniquely qualified to explain? We're interested in your experience far more than your credentials.
Use real-world examples and case studies wherever possible.
Make sure your content is interesting, nonpartisan and product agnostic. We do not accept product related submissions. HBA is an educational conference and presentations should be aimed at educating conference delegates about important industry trends rather than promoting the business or product of the speaker. If you would like to publicize a product, please contact our sales executives for information on exhibiting and other vendor opportunities, including sponsored sessions.

Speaker Benefits
As a speaker, you will receive a complimentary registration to the Conference. Speakers will have access to all conference sessions, keynotes, panels, and special events. Speaking at HBA allows you the chance to meet and network with fellow faculty, colleagues, and industry press. Additionally, speakers will receive extensive exposure in the Conference Brochure, the Onsite Show Directory and on the Conference website.

Speaker Obligations
When you agree to speak at the conference you are making a commitment to come well prepared and to speak on the topic you proposed. The submitter agrees to be available to present his/her session during any day of the conference (June 19–21, 2012). As part of your speaking obligation, you are required to provide all relevant presentation materials to HBA by the stated deadlines. Upon acceptance, you will be notified of the deadline for your materials. Acceptance of your proposal does not include compensation for your participation or for your travel expenses.

Speaker Notification
Speaker acceptances and notifications will go out in February 2012. Accepted proposals and speaker bios will be published on the conference website. Acceptance of your proposal does not include compensation for your participation or for your travel expenses.

Proposal Guidelines
Your proposal must be submitted online by December 16, 2011.

During the submission process, you will be asked for the following pieces of information:

Proposed Focus: Marketing or Technical
Proposed Topic(s)
Submission Title
Submission Description
Complete Contact Information and Bio for Speaker(s)

**Proposals without complete information for speakers will not be considered. We request direct contact with presenters to expedite questions during the review process.

Please Note: You are required to enter all pieces of information in order to complete your proposal

Interested in Becoming a Moderator?

If you are interested in becoming a moderator for our Marketing-focused program, please contact Dina-Marie Nicovic, DinaMarie.Nicovic@ubm.com or 609-759-7611. If you are interested in becoming a moderator for our Technical-focused program, please contact Meyer Rosen, meyer.rosen@chemicalconsult.com or 516-922-2167.

Questions?
If you have additional questions about the call for speakers process, please contact Dina-Marie Nicovic, DinaMarie.Nicovic@ubm.com or 609-759-7611. For inquiries specifically related to Technical focused submissions, please contact Meyer Rosen, meyer.rosen@chemicalconsult.com or 516-922-2167.

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to reading your proposals!

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