Each year the #brownfield conference's educational program
is a direct result of your presentation ideas. Don't miss your chance to
be part of the most engaging and powerful event of its kind - the Call
for Ideas will close on August 3rd.
IMPORTANT:
In an effort to make the National Brownfields Conference experience enjoyable for all participants, conference organizers are requesting that the majority of educational sessions are tailored to encourage conversations and participation from attendees. We want the Brownfields 2013 educational program to motivate brownfields stakeholders to share knowledge and expertise and learn from each others’ experiences. Therefore, when evaluating the responses to this Call for Ideas, conference organizers will favor sessions that encourage discussion and stakeholder participation.REQUIRED INFORMATION:
To submit an abstract for Brownfields 2013 you must complete our online submission form. Follow these steps to successfully complete the form:Step 1: |
Determine a general topic that best describes your session idea |
Step 2: |
Choose a session format |
Step 3: |
Propose a title |
Step 4: |
Briefly describe the session and include key takeaways for the audience |
Step 5: |
Choose a knowledge level |
Step 6: |
List confirmed speakers and their contact information |
STEP 1: GENERAL TOPIC AREA (CHOOSE ONE)
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Technical Assistance – Includes engineering solutions such as: assessment methods; cleanup technologies; and green cleanup.
- Financing Redevelopment Opportunities- Includes financial strategies and solutions such as: economic development; investment issues; leveraging public/private financing; tax incentives; banks; and insurance issues.
- Real Estate and Development- Includes site selection approaches; site preparation and marketing; redevelopment readiness; working with developers; vertical construction; and commercial issues.
- Planning for a Better Environment – Includes environmental issues such as: area-wide planning; zoning; smart growth; transportation; air; water and toxic issues; community development priorities; and economic market assessment.
- Community – Includes people solutions such as: workforce development; community gardens; local involvement; historical and cultural issues; environmental justice; gentrification and displacement; public health; and faith-based and art issues.
- Redevelopment and Revitalization – Includes development solutions such as: innovative federal, state and local programs; renewable energy; case studies; legislation and codes; targeting of specific economic sectors such as auto, mine-scarred lands, ports, mills, tanks, etc.; RCRA facilities; Superfund sites; and federal facilities.
- Liability and Enforcement – Includes legal solutions such as: CERCLA and RCRA liability; BFPP; and liability transfer.
- Data, Research and Public Health – Includes current research results and innovative solutions for addressing public health issues involving the environmental impacts associated with contaminated lands.
STEP 2: SESSION FORMAT (CHOOSE ONE)
- Town Hall Meeting - Informal meeting led by one or two leaders or experts in a specific topic or area of interest, where stakeholders are given an opportunity to discuss emerging issues and voice concerns and preferences with other participants, as well as the session leader(s). Proposed Town Hall Meeting sessions should include a session title, a summary of the proposed topic and explanation of why it will be of interest to the proposed audience, and a summary of the credentials of no more than two session leaders.
- Round Table Discussion - Discussion on a specific topic led by one or two topic experts. The room is set to allow for table groups of 10-12 participants. Attendees are encouraged to engage in discussion through a series of topic-related questions posed by the topic expert or session facilitator. Proposed Round Table Discussions must include a session title, a summary of the topic to be covered, an explanation of the targeted audience, and a summary of the credentials of the topic experts who will lead the session. No more than two facilitators or topic experts should be identified.
- Panel Discussions - Group of no more than three speakers who are recognized experts in a specific topic, who generally have different viewpoints or experiences within the specific topic. A moderator will lead the panel discussion and follow on question and answers. Proposed panel sessions must include a concise and comprehensive summary of the specific topic to be covered by the panelists, an explanation of why the topic is important to Conference stakeholders, and a summary of the targeted audience. Proposed panel sessions can include no more than three speakers, including the session moderator. Sessions must be tailored to encourage and allow for audience interaction.
STEP 3: PROPOSED TITLE
Conference organizers read hundreds of
abstracts each year. Proposing a catchy title will create a good first
impression and will make your abstract easy to remember. Be creative!
STEP 4: DESCRIPTION (1,200 CHARACTER LIMIT)
There will be a character limit on
descriptions this year, so please focus on why the topic is important
and include any key takeaways for participants. Make sure that your
description reflects the session format.
STEP 5: KNOWLEDGE LEVEL (CHOOSE ONE)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
STEP 6: PROPOSED SPEAKERS
List the speakers you have confirmed to
participate in this session. Make sure to include each speaker's name,
title, organization, phone number, email address, and a very brief bio
that identifies why they should be considered for the session. The
number of speakers reflects the session format.
speaker's name,
title, organization, phone number, email address, and a very brief bio
that identifies why they should be considered for the session. The
number of speakers reflects the session format.