How to Write a Successful Conference Proposal
summary
The committee actually edits hundreds of submissions (about 150 were copyedited) and fills roughly 40 slots across formats — six‑hour and two‑hour workshops, one‑hour educational and denovo, 10‑minute inspires and 40‑minute keynotes — so proposals win on clarity not cleverness. Say one concrete claim, pick a narrow scope, describe the actual takeaway and how it’s taught, spellcheck and get feedback, and budget time to start early and iterate. Playful but specific titles often edge out vague jargon; aim for one clear takeaway.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Successful proposals intro
- 2:43Know your audience
- 4:06Focus on specific ideas
- 6:54Write proposals early
- 11:29Expand then prune
- 13:58Sharp language tips
- 17:54Proofread and feedback
- 20:20Avoid jokes and jargon
- 23:53Be direct and confident
- 27:14Take proposals seriously and be professional
- 30:06Ask for help
- 31:09Confidence and clarity
- 32:33Proposal selection criteria
- 39:30Talk format and slot
- 47:10Real proposal examples
- 59:11Critique your work
- 1:06:49Closing and Q&A
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