Pathway 2: Merit-Based Selection (Exception Only)
A small number of exceptional, consultant-led sessions may be accepted into the program through a rigorous, merit-based review. These are not paid opportunities and are reserved for content of outstanding value to our audience.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be co-presented with a practitioner or client.
- Content must be educational, non-promotional, and practitioner-focused.
- Only one consultant/service provider speaker per session.
- No complimentary registration for consultant or service provider unless granted by the Events team.
Rigorous Review & Restrictions:
- Submissions undergo a more stringent blind review.
- Full case study content must be submitted for review.
- Products/services may not be positioned as “the solution.”
- Giveaways, badge scanning, and branding are not allowed.
- Must use the official conference PowerPoint template (no logos or marketing content).
- We reserve the right to limit the number of accepted merit-based sessions per company.