TeamQuest has opened the "call for presentations" for TeamQuest Technology Summit (TTS) 2009 in Savannah, Georgia, April 28 - 29. TeamQuest software users willing to share their experiences are encouraged to submit a presentation abstract for consideration. For those selected to be a part of the agenda, TeamQuest will cover hotel lodging expense for the duration of TTS (April 28-29) in appreciation for the time and effort required to prepare and deliver a quality presentation.

With growing numbers of enthusiastic TeamQuest users wishing to present in recent years, TeamQuest has formalized the submission and selection process. Interested presenters are asked to submit a title and abstract (400 words or less). A TeamQuest event committee will review all submissions and select speakers based on established criteria. (See Guidelines & Selection Criteria)

Proposals are needed for both general sessions and breakout sessions. You will be asked to specify on the submission form whether you are willing to present at a general session. The event committee will determine final placement on the agenda.

Submission deadline is November 7, 2008. Participants will be notified whether their presentation was accepted by December 1, 2008. (See Details & Dates)

Guidelines & Selection Criteria
Please submit a title and abstract (400 words or less) for your proposed presentation, as well as a 100-word speaker biography.

Abstracts will be reviewed and selected based on the following criteria:

• Fits within the scope of Capacity Management (See Theme and Tracks)
• Offers information useful to attendees
• Supports the theme of "Get IT fit. Keep IT fit." (See Theme)
• Educational in nature (such as a how-to or case study)

Details & Dates

• General session presentations last 60 minutes.
• Breakout session presentations last 45 minutes.
• Presentations may be recorded (audio and/or video).
• Speakers' names and organizational affiliations may be used to promote TTS.
• Deadline for submissions is November 7, 2008.
• Anyone submitting an abstract will be notified of decisions by December 1, 2008.

Theme: Get IT Fit. Keep IT Fit.
TTS 2009 will highlight traditional and emerging topics in the performance and capacity management-related space and focus on the theme "Get IT fit. Keep IT fit." The event will provide a steady diet of ideas and solutions showcasing how to improve efficiencies, optimize IT service delivery, maintain peak performance, and ensure sufficient IT capacity to meet business demands.

Tracks
TTS 2009 breakout sessions feature three tracks - Capacity Management, ITSO and The Business Value of IT. Track descriptions provide guidelines and examples of relevant presentations. Focusing primarily on the strength and value of the content, you are also invited to tie into this year's theme as you prepare materials.

• Capacity Management (See track description)
• IT Service Optimization (ITSO) (See track description)
• The Business Value of IT (See track description)

Submit your abstract and title today.

Speaker Registration and Expenses
TeamQuest will cover hotel lodging expense for the duration of TTS (April 28-29) for those selected to be part of the agenda.

Please note that all speakers must also register for TTS. Registration (free) will be available online soon.