Thank you for your interest in presenting at TABS Annual Conference!

Submit your proposal by Friday, February 4, 2022.

The Conference Planning Committee seeks proposals focused on leading and serving within a boarding environment in the following areas:
o   Academic Administration
o   Admission, Financial Aid, & Enrollment Management
o   Development & Advancement
o   Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
o   Financial Management & Sustainability
o   Heads & Senior Management
o   Health & Wellness
o   Marketing & Communications
o   Residential & Student Life
 
The Conference Planning Committee gives preference to presentations unique to and first delivered at TABS Conference and tailored to the boarding school context. Priority will be given to sessions that include presenters from more than one institution or program, as diverse points of view are preferred. Proposals that appear designed to promote a particular program, school, or product will not be accepted.
 
The Conference Planning Committee will review all proposals according to the following criteria: originality of material, overall quality of proposal, timeliness and relevance of topic, practical application of information, potential to attract and engage conference attendees, and speaking experience of presenters.


SPEAKER REQUIREMENTS
 
All speakers are required to register for the conference.

All speakers are responsible for their own expenses, including conference registration, lodging and travel.

All speakers must have the full support of their school in presenting at TABS Conference as indicated by submission of the proposal.

From time to time, a speaker may request or be asked by TABS to add an additional speaker to a presentation. In that event, the lead speaker is responsible for ensuring that each additional speaker is aware of the registration requirement and responsibilities associated.
 
FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Speakers representing for-profit companies or organizations, including those invited to present by another presenter, agree to sponsor TABS Conference at the exhibitor level or higher, and comply with all terms specific to sponsors.

Proof of non-profit status will be required at the time of any proposal confirmation.

Representatives of non-profit organizations are invited to become sponsors if they so wish.