Call for Speakers
This is your chance to enhance your understanding of the unique needs of CAT therapists of color and foster safe, inclusive environments for professional growth and development. Together, we will explore the various ways we promote our work and advance the field.
To make this event truly memorable, we are seeking dynamic and engaging speakers and facilitators.
Application Criteria
We are thrilled to invite you to apply as a speaker for our upcoming 2025 Hybrid Summit. You can present in-person or online, allowing you the flexibility to choose the best format.
In-Person Presentation:
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Engage with small intimate attendees face-to-face in the stunning setting of Bermuda.
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Network and collaborate with like-minded colleagues in an exclusive learning experience.
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Participate in dynamic, interactive sessions.
Please note: Speakers are responsible for their own travel expenses and accommodations.
Online Presentation:
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Reach a global audience from the comfort of your own space.
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Participate in live, interactive online sessions.
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Ensure accessibility for attendees who are unable to join in person.
Choose an area that's for you.
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Informative Workshops
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Panel Discussions(topics TBA)
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Experiential Sessions/workshops
To be considered, workshop presentations must:
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Align with our conference themes/mission.
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Be interactive, thought-provoking, or action-oriented.
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Fit within a 45 - 60-minute or 90-minute timeframe, with ample time for presenting and attendee reflection/Q&A.
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Be conducted with no more than three presenters. *
Deadline for Submission: September 1st, 2024 at 12AM EST
Notification of Acceptance: October 1st, 2024
***Important note: In-person presenters will be responsible for all their travel expenses—details will follow.
Submission Instructions And Guidelines (Please read the following information carefully)
Online submissions only (click “Apply Online” below). The online form is the preferred method. Please ensure that you give an overview of your proposed presentation.
If you have trouble completing the form, please email your submission to our team at admin@catevolve.com. Please ensure that you give an overview of your topic. Include a brief biography and contact information (phone and email). Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Review And Selection Process
We will carefully review all submissions to ensure the proposed topics fit this event well. If we receive multiple submissions with a very similar topic, we will go with the submission that is the best fit for this event.
Notifications: We will notify all submitters about the status of their submissions by October 1st, 2024.
Follow-up: By the middle of October, a member of our team will contact speakers to discuss each workshop so that participants and staff can discuss details via at least one call. This pre-call is required for participation.
All materials and presentation files for accepted speakers must be finalized and submitted to our staff before March 12th, 2025.
We look forward to your application and the possibility of having you join us
for this enriching experience!