Are you passionate about a topic that positively impacts the work you perform, and have a desire to share best practices and your passion with others, or do you collaborate with someone who has a passion for a topic that you would like to see present? Consider submitting a nomination for a speaker at the 2024 Elevating Cougs conference.

Why present at Elevating Cougs?

  • Presenting at an internal conference provides opportunities for exposure to, and networking with other departments and areas throughout the organization, including potential collaborators and equally passionate individuals.
  • Presenting at a virtual conference can help to practice and enhance your public speaking skills, as well as your confidence and communication skills.
  • This is an opportunity to showcase best practices and successes that you have experienced in your current or past role or present on an area of expertise and knowledge to educate on innovative ideas or trends.
  • Presenting at an internal conference can demonstrate and establish your authority in the subject area, enhancing your reputation and credibility, as well as preparing you for future external opportunities to present.
  • The conference theme this year will highlight topics around career development and career-building opportunities. Engaging as a presenter can provide a unique opportunity to enhance personal promotion of your skills and knowledge. 

Speaker proposals and nominations should be submitted no later than June 15, 2024.  Speakers will be notified of the status of their proposal by early July and will be provided resources and support ahead of the event.