ProLinks Webinars

HFTP solicits education session ideas and presenters for its ProLinks Online Educational Sessions year-round. Submissions are kept on file for consideration for one year, and an HFTP staff member will contact you if your submission is selected. For more information, contact the ProLinks Liaison by e-mail or call (800) 646-4387 x17 or +1 (512) 249-5333 x17.
Time of Year: Monthly
Location: Online at ProLinks

Format: Live, one-hour sessions using interactive web conferencing technology (Macromedia Breeze) with PowerPoint presentation, audio from the presenter, polling and live chat from the attendees. All submitted information must be non-proprietary and educational in nature, not sales or product specific.

Audience: Attendees are technology and financial professionals from all disciplines of the hospitality industry.

Speakers/Topic Selection:
Presenters for online educational conferences are from the hospitality industry and are known to be well versed in the selected topic. Topics are selected based on current industry focus. Because HFTP is a non-profit organization, it is important to note that individuals who are selected to present or interview for an online educational conference are responsible for their own expenses and honorariums are not provided.

Presenters must be available to meet with the ProLinks Liaison via telephone for training and testing prior to the session. Presenters are provided a microphone by HFTP, and presenters must have a compatible system and high-speed internet connection. Scheduling is somewhat flexible and HFTP makes every effort to accommodate the speaker's schedule.

Submitting information does not guarantee you an opportunity to present a ProLinks Online Educational Session.

Recordings are subject to review and may or may not be posted at the discretion of HFTP.

Speakers Bureaus/Professional Speakers: We do not solicit speakers and/or ideas for this event.

European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC)

Time of Year: February
Location: Europe

Format:
A two day event that features combined general sessions and concurrent sessions specific to hospitality technology with exhibits.

Audience:
EHTEC brings together delegates representing the technology sector of hotel companies, clubs, resort properties, casinos and other hospitality-related businesses. Average conference size is 200 people.

Speakers/Topic Selection:
The EHTEC Advisory Council reviews all speaker submissions and formulates the education program with help from the HFTP staff. As an exhibitor/vendor, if your submitted topic is selected for presentation this does not guarantee you will be invited to sit on the session’s panel.

Speakers Bureaus/Professional Speakers:
If you wish to submit ideas for general sessions speakers, please forward the following information via regular mail by mid-September:

• Speaker’s Biographical Information
• Session topic with session description
• Video and/or a web link for submitting by e-mail of the proposed presentation

Incomplete information will not be reviewed. If a speaker has authored a book, please submit a copy of the book with the submission. Please note: books, videos and audio cassettes/CDs will not be returned.
Send submissions to HFTP, Attn: Irma Sutherland, Meetings & Events Manager, 11709 Boulder Lane, #110, Austin, TX 78726-1832 or e-mail Irma.Sutherland@hftp.org

Club & Hotel Controllers Conferences

Time of Year: March and June
Location: Travels each year around the US
Format:
A day and a half event that features combined general sessions and concurrent sessions specific to club or hotel controllers needs. The same education program is presented at both conferences.

Audience:
Attendees are financial professionals from clubs, hotels, resorts and related hospitality properties. Average conference size is 125-150 people.

Speaker/Topic Selection:
The Call for Presentations form is posted on the HFTP website in September and submissions are due in November. The HFTP Education Advisory Council reviews all speaker submissions in December and determines the education program based on the HFTP members’ needs.

Speakers Bureaus/Professional Speakers:
If you would like to submit a proposal, please forward the following information:

• Speaker's name and biographical information
• Session title and session description
• Video or a web link of speaking style
• Fee Structure (not to exceed $1500 USD per event for professional speakers)

Incomplete information will not be reviewed. If a speaker has authored a book, please submit a copy of the book with the submission. Please note: books, videos and audio cassettes/CDs will not be returned.

Send submissions to HFTP, Attn: Celina Mendieta, Meetings & Events Manager, 11709 Boulder Lane, #110, Austin, TX 78726-1832 or e-mail Celina.Mendieta@hftp.org.

Annual Convention & Tradeshow

Time of Year: September or October
Location: Travels each year around U.S. or Canada

Format: A three and a half day conference with exhibits.

Audience:
Attendees are financial and technology professionals from clubs, hotels, resorts and related hospitality properties. Average conference size is 600+ people.

Speakers/Topic Selection:
The HFTP Education Advisory Council reviews all speaker submissions and determines the education program based on the HFTP members’ needs. The Call for Presentations form is posted on the HFTP website in December and submissions are due mid-February.

Speakers Bureaus/Professional Speakers:
If you wish to submit ideas for general sessions speakers, please forward the following information via regular mail by mid-February:

• Speaker's name and biographical information
• Session title and session description
• Video or web link of speaking style
• Fee Structure ($0 - $15,000 USD for professional speakers)

Incomplete information will not be reviewed. If a speaker has authored a book, please submit a copy of the book with the submission. Please note: books, videos and audio cassettes/CDs will not be returned.

Send submissions to HFTP, Attn: Linnet Baskett, Meetings & Events Manager, 11709 Boulder Lane, #110, Austin, TX 78726-1832 or e-mail Linnet.Baskett@hftp.org.

HITEC

Time of Year: June
Location: Travels each year around U.S.

Format:
A four-day conference and three-day exhibition focusing on the latest trends in hospitality technology, products and services.

Audience:
Attendees are primarily technology professionals from hotels, hotel management companies, clubs, resorts and related hospitality properties. Average conference size is over 4,500 people.

Speaker/Topic Selection: The HITEC Advisory Council formulates the education program with help from the HFTP staff. A Call for Topics is posted on the HFTP website and submissions are due late-August. Contact Irma Sutherland for instruction and form. Although it is not customary to have vendors/exhibitors on the education program, there are some exceptions. For speaker policies and procedures, contact Irma Sutherland.

HITEC Exhibitor Tutorials are 30-minute presentations, conducted by HITEC exhibitors that provide basic information to help HITEC attendees become more informed buyers. These sessions are promoted to HITEC attendees as being educational in a non-selling environment. HITEC Tutorial Sessions are held during show hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, in classrooms on the exhibit hall floor.

The Exhibitor Tutorial application will be available in early April. There are twenty four (24) sessions available with two sessions running concurrently during each time slot. More info>

Speakers Bureaus/Professional Speakers:
If you wish to submit ideas for general session speakers, please forward the following information via mail by August 1st.

• Speaker’s Biographical Information
• Topic with session description
• Video and/or CD of the proposed presentation
• Fee Structure

Incomplete packets and/or information submitted by e-mail or fax will not be considered. Please note that videos, tapes and/or CDs will not be returned. Please send supplemental materials to HFTP, Attn: Irma Sutherland, Meetings & Events Manager, 11709 Boulder Lane, #110, Austin, TX 78726-1832.

**The HFTP Staff and HITEC Advisory Council review speaker ideas from the following areas only: motivation; hospitality technology and travel. The focus of the general sessions is to provide attendees with information that they can take back and use on the job.