Tips for Submitting a Session for Community Summit NA 2025

In this video, UG Expert and Microsoft MVP, Heidi Neuhauser, shares tips for the Community Summit NA 2025 Call for Speakers (CFS), which closes on March 31, 2025.

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Key Takeaways

• Session types: There are several session types to consider when submitting:
  • Breakout sessions (1 hour)
  • Deep dives (90 minutes)
  • Fast chats (25 minutes)
  • Panels (with a moderator and up to four panelists)
  • Customer case studies (real-world examples)
  • Academy sessions (workshops before or after the conference)
• Session levels: Session levels range from 100 (beginner) to 400 (specialized). Most submissions are level 100, but intermediate content (level 200) can help you stand out. Consider where attendees are in their journey: new, migrating, or optimizing. Choose one level for your session.
• Timeline: The deadline to submit a session is March 31, 2025. Evaluations will occur from late March to mid-May, and you’ll be notified of acceptance by the end of May. Focus on creating a compelling session title and select relevant products carefully to avoid falling through the cracks.
• Product and track: When submitting your session, it’s crucial to select the right primary product and track, as these determine the team evaluating your session. Avoid picking too many products and ensure you choose one primary track to be evaluated against others in the same category.
• Session abstract: When submitting your session abstract, keep it concise, ideally a paragraph or bullet points. Include three learning objectives, which can be generated from your abstract using tools like Copilot, for example. You can select multiple considerations (new, migrating) and indicate if you want your session recorded.
• Speaker information: After submitting your session abstract and learning objectives, add your speaker information and a headshot for any co-presenters. If you have questions, reach out to the programming committee. Good luck with your submission!