The IBM InterConnect 2015 Call For Speakers is now open

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Elevate your career at IBM InterConnect 2015

We are looking for client, IBM Business

Partner®, and IBM speakers to share

best practices, real-world examples, and

technical expertise. Selected speakers will

be an integral part of the cloud community,

offering attendees unprecedented

networking, education, and in-depth

technical knowledge at InterConnect 2015.

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� Cloud Business ApplicationsHarness the speed of innovation needed for today’s digital economy. Explore the

transformational benefits of cloud, including software-as-a-service solutions and other

hot topics.

� Security Intelligence Learn about building a strong security posture to protect cloud-based infrastructures,

reduce costs, improve service, manage risk, and enable innovation.

� Cloud Infrastructure & IT OptimizationHear about the latest advancements in IT optimization and cloud infrastructure including

application performance, IT operations analytics, storage, endpoint management,

System z®, and more.

� Asset Management & Internet of ThingsHarness technologies across physical and digital worlds with new product and service

innovation, facilities and asset management, space planning, smarter cities, analytics,

and more.

� Business Process & Decision ManagementLearn how business process and decision management enable organizations to become

more customer-centric.

� Mobile EnterpriseExplore IBM MobileFirst capabilities to build and deploy mobile applications, protect and

manage mobile infrastructure, engage customers in context, and transform the value chain.

� Application Infrastructure and Integration for Cloud Build, manage, and integrate applications and services securely to develop a faster, more

competitive composable business.

� DevOps and Continuous Engineering Best practices and insights for building a trusted foundation for cloud, big data, social,

and mobile. Speed innovation across the enterprise while balancing speed, cost, quality,

and risk.

We are seeking abstracts for the following types of elective sessions:

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Terms and ConditionsAfter legal review of applicable laws, IBM will determine eligibility for a waiver on an individual basis. Speaker must deliver the session at the conference to receive the waiver. Eligible speakers may receive only one waiver. Speakers will be informed of the conference waiver status and any required documentation. The conference registration waiver allows admission to all conference meals, education sessions, labs, Solution EXPO, networking events and programs, Sunday evening through Thursday. No other travel or housing expense reimbursements will be provided. All sessions and presentation materials must be delivered in US English. IBM employees are not eligible to receive a waiver.

Exclusions: Waivers are not provided to speakers participating in Birds of a Feather sessions, Meet the Experts, Solution EXPO Theater sessions, or Labs.

Benefits of speaking: Client and IBM Business Partner

speakers who present a session at

InterConnect may be eligible for:

• One full conference pass valued

at up to $2,095 USD*

• Networking opportunities with

over 20,000 IBM executives and

employees, clients, Business Partners,

industry experts, press and analysts.

• Your company’s name in the

InterConnect Program Guide and a

speaker profile on the InterConnect

• Select opportunities to promote your

session and your profile through social

media channels

Call for Speakers timeline:

October 2, 2014

Call for Speakers closes

November 7, 2014

Speaker notification

January 20, 2015

Final presentation content due

to event repository**

� Show measurable resultsThere is a big difference between

saying “This worked for us” and

“We achieved a 35% return on

investment.” Measurable results are

a great way to communicate your

strategies to your audience.

� Use real-life examplesThere is no substitute for first-hand

experience. Audiences love to hear

directly from people who have

implemented winning strategies,

including lessons learned. If you’re an

IBMer or an IBM Business Partner,

team with a client to bring your story

to life.

� Avoid sales pitchesOur goal is to educate our audience,

so infomercials are not well received.

Audiences want to learn how to be

successful; if that success includes

a mention of a specific product or

service, then great.

� Be original and timelyInterConnect attendees are eager to

hear the latest advancements and

appreciate your unique perspective.

� Speak to your industrySometimes your successful strategies

will be dependent on circumstances

unique to your organization. Develop

your presentation content so it

appeals to others across your industry

or across similar industries.

� Explain the big pictureYour presentation may focus on

a specific aspect of a solution,

but it will likely impact other areas

of your organization. Tell us how

you integrated with other tools

and collaborated with other IT

organizations or partners.

� Ensure session titles are descriptive and catchyIncrease your appeal and help

your audience quickly gauge your

presentation focus. Include product

and solution names in session titles or

abstracts to aid searches.

� Include at least one speaker in your session proposal submissionIdentifying your speaker early in the

process is important. Submissions

without at least one speaker will not

be evaluated for inclusion in the event.

Best practices and tips to improve your chances of selection

*Speaker Conference Registration Waiver - IBM client and Business Partner speakers selected to deliver a conference session may be eligible to receive a conference registration waiver valued at up to USD $2,095.00. Please review terms and conditions below for details and eligibility.

**Final Presentation Content - As a condition of speaking, InterConnect presenters will be required to submit a final US English-based presentation to the event repository prior to published deadlines.