Qonnections 2015 Content Submission

Call for Speakers

We are seeking session proposals for the Qonnections 2015 Global Partner summit program.

Qonnections 2015 will bring an unparalleled focus on enablement to help Qlik Partner attendees successfully position, sell, implement and support Qlik solutions. As we build the agenda and content for Qonnections 2015 we invite you to submit nominations for presentations that cover Qlik Sense and self-service visualization, Data Discovery and the innovative use of QlikView, and services to turn data into action and results!

Qonnections is the enablement platform to learn and share with your peers. It will provide a wide range of options to ensure that all attendees maximize their time and investment. This Global Partner Summit will include keynote speakers, Qlik subject matter expert presentations, a partner showcase and multiple opportunities to network and have some fun with old and new friends. It will also feature session tracks that highlight both customer and partner experience, expertise and success with QlikView and Qlik Sense.

Content Submission

Submission date

We will be accepting submissions on a rolling basis. For the best chance of selection, we encourage you to submit early. The call for speakers will close on January 16th, 2015.Please complete the content submission form and submit via email to by January 16th, 2015.

Presentation topics

Your peers are interested to know what you have discovered and how you are solving your customers’ business problems with QlikView or Qlik Sense. We are leaving the topics up to you, but here are some ideas for your consideration:

  • Use cases by industry including healthcare, life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, high tech and retail
  • Details on how your customers are making business decisions leveraging data discovery or self-service visualization
  • Technical talks regarding deployment strategies, growth strategies and application and development
  • Industry leading dashboard design and visualization

Review and notification process

We will conduct interviews between January 19th, 2015 and January 29th, 2015. You will be notified by January 30th, 2015 whether or not your proposal has been accepted.

Please note

Qlik will not cover the conference fee or travel costs for any partner who is accepted to present at a breakout session at Qonnections 2015. For information on customer speakers attending the conference as a speaker, please email .

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit multiple proposals?

Yes, we encourage you to submit more than one proposal, if you have relevant experience and content to present. Presenters will be chosen based upon topic relevance, originality and overall business impact.

I would like to present but I’m not sure what topic I can cover.

The most popular and requested sessions are those based on solutions, products or methodologies and best practices. Qlik is also interested in Qlik Sense customer success stories and wins.

How long are breakout sessions?

The breakout sessions are 60 minutes long which includes a 10-15 minutes Q&A.

Are the content submissions for breakout sessions?

Yes; once we have received all of the submissions and nominations, the track session planning will commence. The duration of an individual breakout sessions during the conference is 60 minutes. We advise you to plan that your topic will cover 45 minutes worth of presentation time with 15 minutes allocated for Question and Answer at the end of each session. Please be sure to provide the day(s) and time(s) you prefer your presentation to take place on.

What makes a proposal exceptional?

An exceptional proposal contains the following elements:

  • Detailed information and specific examples
  • Examples of how the session will be interactive
  • Undocumented tips and tricks
  • Best practices from the field
  • New, fresh and original content
  • Real-life examples with a customer speaker

What is required from me as a speaker?

As a speaker you will need to prepare your presentation slides and submit them for review during March 2015. You will work closely with the Qonnections content team to ensure that the content meets audience expectations and is aligned with the conference theme. There will be approximately two rounds of edits for each presentation.

Are multiple speakers allowed?

Breakout sessions with multiple speakers will be considered. Presenters will be chosen based upon relevance, originality, and overall business impact.

Are customer case studies allowed?

Yes and we highly encourage and welcome customer case studies, presented by customers. Costs and packages for customers will be managed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact .

Please complete the content submission form and submit via email to partnermarketing@qlik.com by January 16th, 2015.

Qonnections 2015 Content Submission Form

Name
Company name
Partner type
Country
Telephone number
Email address

Proposed session title:

Type of session:

Best practice, methodologies and frameworks

Case study, success story and unique use case

Customer presentation

Panel discussion

Which Qlik product does your session cover?

QlikView

Qlik Sense

What solution area (by industry, data source or job function) does your topic cover:

Which pathway does your session best fit in?

Marketing

Sales

Developer
Pre-sales
Post-sales
Consulting Services
Enablement, training and education
Other

Please indicate what level of knowledge and experience would be necessary and relevant to attendees of your session:

Introductory - new to topic and a basic level of topic knowledge

Intermediate - some experience and some level of topic knowledge

Advanced - lengthy experience and high level of topic knowledge

Does your presentation involve a customer speaker?

Yes

No

If your presentation involves a customer speaker, please provide their name, job title and organization.

Please provide a synopsis of your proposed session topic (maximum 200 words).

What will participants learn by attending this session that they didn’t know before? Please provide 2 or 3 examples.

Will your session be interactive?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain.

Please provide an overview of your previous speaking engagements.

Yes

No

Please provide an overview of your subject matter expertise, Qlik experience and reason(s) that you should be considered as a speaker (maximum 500 words).

Which conference days are you available to present? (Please tick all dates that apply)

Monday April 27th, 2015

Tuesday April 28th, 2015

Wednesday April 29th, 2015

Which hour of the day would you prefer to present at?

Morning

Afternoon

Please provide any additional information or requirements.

Please complete the content submission form and submit via email to partnermarketing@qlik.com by January 16th, 2015.

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