Deadline to Submit: April 15, 2024
Conference Theme: ABCs of Transportation -
Accessibility, Back to Basics, and Capacity Building
Desired Topics: Any topics related to the conference theme including Fixed Route, Demand Response, Transportation Options, Technology, Professional Development, Coordination/Communication, Success Stories
Submission Details:- Priority will be given to active OTA members in good standing.
- Submit proposals separately.
- Do not submit duplicate proposals under different topics. Select the topic closest to your main ideas.
- Do not submit preselected full panel proposals.
- Be sure to add ALL proposed speakers (you and a partner if it’s a joint presentation)
- OTA will communicate with the submitter for all notifications and deadlines, who must then share the information as needed with their speaker(s)
- Submissions should avoid being a sales pitch or overly commercial. If a product or service is promoted, it is possible that the company promoting that product or service be required to be an associate member of OTA and a sponsor of the conference.
- All proposals must be submitted using the online form to be considered.
- Be concise when submitting your proposal ideas (350 words max)
- Submissions should reflect innovative, cutting-edge content.
- OTA will confirm if your submission has been accepted as a speaker on a panel or another opportunity.
- Submitters may submit multiple proposals but will only have one opportunity to speak, if selected
- After a careful review, all submitters will receive an official notification by email.
- Submissions are not automatically accepted and OTA reserves the right to make all final decisions on speaker selections.
- Decision notifications will be sent out late April 2024.
