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CALL FOR SPEAKERS

The TRMA is an industry forum created to bring Telecommunications Risk Management professionals together to exchange ideas and educate its members in order to minimize consumer and small-business uncollectible debt.

Cooperate on regulatory/legislative issues to reduce risk of fraud and uncollectibles.
Introduce members to innovative credit management solutions and technology applications to reduce fraud and uncollectibles.

TRMA member conferences fulfil these objectives using speakers from its member community, and from outside the association when appropriate, to the topics or themes. Speakers are chosen based upon the relevance of the topic and recommendations and requests from membership. Our next conference will be:

Date:September 28-29, 2010
Location :Loews Hotel - Atlanta, GA
Theme: TBD
Audience:Collections Personnel, Back Office Managers, Call Center Operations
Applications Due: July 28, 2010

Though the focus of our next conference will be determined based on the submissions received from the Call for Speakers. Any speaker or topic relevant to the field of telecom risk management will be considered, but those that focus on the topics in the list below will take precedence. A mix of presentations, case studies, panels or small group discussions and interactive workshops is preferred so please keep that in mind when formulating your presentation. We are also looking for individuals who have an interest in facilitating roundtable discussions as we plan to incorporate this into the agenda. Topics of interest to the TRMA Program Committee include:

1st party and internal Collections (tools and trends)
Credit Policy Panel (Technology and trends)
New Communication Tools (SMS, Dialing, Automation)
New Technology Trends
Upcoming regulation or legislation effecting our industry
Marketing to Risky Segments
Round Table Discussions - Best Practice Sharing - Collection, Credit, etc. (General Session to follow to bring everything back together)

	The next TRMA conference will be September 28-29, 2010 in Atlanta, GA

	The theme of the Fall conference will be determined once we have the submissions from the Call for Speakers

	Speaker Application deadline is deadline is July 28th. Applications received after this date may be considered on a space-available basis.

	Please pay attention to suggested changes regarding the types of presentations we are looking for as well as the topics outlined. These suggestions are a result of the breakout session and suggestions from the Board, Program Committee and most importantly the attendees of TRMA.

To be considered for this speaking opportunity, please complete the application form below:

Call For Speakers Form All items in BOLD are required.
Speaker Details
Name
Title
Company
Phone
Email
Alternative contact name
Alternative contact phone
Alternative contact email
Biography (max 100 words)
Speaking experience Speaking experience factors heavily in our selection criteria, please list places and dates of the speakers public speaking experience. (max 100 words)
Link to video clip (preferred) or previous speaking engagement (online agenda, bios, abstracts, etc.).
Speaker Requirements (speaker’s fee, travel requirements, etc.)
Is your company a member of TRMA?	Yes No

Proposed Topic
Title (max 15 words)
Abstract (max 100 words)
Description (max 500 words)
How will you adapt your topic into our conference theme (max 25 words)

Session Type (choose 1 or 2 types)
Keynote
Solo Presentation
Interactive Workshop	Please list other workshop contributors
Panel	Please list other panelist ideas
Case Study	Will your client/customer present with you? Yes No
Discussion	Please list other discussion contributors

Session Length (choose 1)

45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

Comments
Comments to the Program Committee (100 word max)

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