You are invited to submit a Presentation Proposal for the 2017 Desert Summit. The AFPA annual conference is a full one day finance and treasury event in Phoenix, Arizona and attracts between 100-150 Financial Professionals. The Desert Summit offers the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with colleagues, as well as learn about current trends and cutting-edge technology in the finance industry. As a presenter, you can engage conference attendees in the latest information and topics that will give them the competitive edge. You will enjoy a full complimentary conference registration. We are looking for all types of presentations, from individuals, panel presentations, roundtable discussions and case studies.

The AFP of Arizona is an association of treasury and finance professionals in Arizona. Our members represent a diverse business community and we are always exploring new ways to grow and connect. The AFPA has been presenting this event for 30+ years.

Members of the 2017 Summit Committee will review only completed speaker applications received by the deadline of Friday, April 28, 2017.

Some Suggested 2017 Topics

·  FP&A & CTP Collaboration

·  Same Day ACH and Payment Trends

·  Implementation Case Studies/Benchmarking

·  Regional or National Economics

·  Fintech

·  Geopolitical Risk Management

·  Fraud, Hacking & Security Hot Topics

·  Blockchain

Committee Review Criteria

Ø  Clarity and specificity of proposal

Ø  Qualifications of presenter(s)

Ø  Presentations by corporate treasury or finance practitioners or integration of these users into your presentation

Ø  Technical content – provide detail of product, service, project and/or implementation as appendix in addition to presentation

Ø  Interactive presentations – product/service demonstrations, attendee poll/response and/or other engaging techniques throughout presentation

Ø  Strength of reference or past experience with the Summit

Ø  Practical applicability

Ø  Methods of presentation

Ø  Ability to offer CTP, FP&A, AAP and CPE continuing education credits for treasury and finance, ACH and Accounting professionals for the session

Acceptance Guidelines

Ø  The material presented in education programs does not constitute an endorsement by AFPA of any speaker, product or organization.

Ø  The presentation is intended to provide information and resources for Summit participants and will NOT promote the products or services of the presenting organization.

Ø  The presenting organization is responsible for all presentation expenses, including but not limited to travel and transportation and accommodations.

Ø  AFPA will provide standard audio-visual equipment (excluding a laptop in most cases) based on its applicability to the presentation. Some equipment may require special consideration and prior approval by AFPA.

Ø  Presenter must seek approval from AFPA for any music or video to be used in the presentation.

Ø  Presentation may be recorded or video taped.

Ø  Presenter is responsible for obtaining permission for any copyrighted materials to be used in presentation.

Ø  AFPA reserve the right to select an alternate presentation should the original speaker from an organization become unavailable to present. The substitute will need final approval by the Summit Committee.

Steps for Submitting Your Proposal

Ø  Complete fully the Application for Presentation Proposal and e-mail to AFPA by the deadline date of Friday, April 28, 2017.

Ø  The Summit Committee reserves the right to seek modifications to a proposal before a final decision is made.

Ø  An organization or individual may submit more than one proposal. The application form may be freely reproduced.

Ø  Those who submit proposals will be notified regarding the proposal status after the Summit Committee has completed its review, no later than Monday, May 15, 2017.

Submit completed application no later than Friday, April 28, 2017 to:

. Please e-mail or call 303-973-2555 with any questions.

Please choose the topic area that your presentation is most appropriate for. You can select up to (2)
Career Development / Corporate Finance & Capital Markets
Financial Planning & Analysis / Global Treasury & Finance
Payments / Risk Management
Management

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION (50 word limit)

Additional session details (required)

Specific Session Pre-requisites: Please list any suggested pre-requisite knowledge or level for your session.
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Specific Session Objectives: List three (3) specific learning objectives to be gained by participants.
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Session format: Which program format best describes this presentation?

___ Practical application ___ Informational lecture ___ Panel discussion

Session Length: Which best fits this presentation?

___ One hour ___ Two hours

Audience: Who is this presentation most applicable to?

___ Corporate & Government Practitioners of Treasury, Finance or Accounting
___ Treasury Management Sales & Support Associates
___ Financial Institution Operations Personnel

Experience Level best suited for this presentation:

___ Intermediate (2 - 5 yrs) ___ Advanced (5+ years)

PRESENTER BIOS (50 word limit each)

PRESENTER REFERENCES

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION (50 word limit)