Speakers Wanted for 2023 Conference

Speakers Wanted!

The New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS) is currently seeking speakers for our 76th Annual Conference, taking place April 15th-17th at the Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford, Connecticut.

Proposal Topics We welcome proposals that would be of interest to all levels of experience of those working and volunteering in the animal welfare field. We invite topics and ideas from all aspects of animal welfare and from speakers both within the New England region and beyond.

Suggested topics include:


  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Development & Fundraising
  • Communications, Marketing & Social Media
  • Personnel Management
  • Shelter Operations
  • Owner Support Programming
  • Field Services/Animal Cruelty/Investigations
  • Volunteer Programs
  • Transport Programs
  • Staff Recruitment & Retention
  • Animal Behavior
  • Shelter Medicine
  • Advocacy
  • Community Partnerships
  • Self Care/ Compassion Fatigue
  • Field Services/Animal Cruelty/Investigations

 

Audience: The NEFHS Annual Conference drew nearly 500 animal welfare professionals and volunteers from almost 200 unique organizations representing 24 U.S. states and Canada during our last in person conference. Our audience ranges from those new to the field to seasoned animal welfare professionals. When creating a proposal, speakers should have a specific audience in mind in terms of both role (animal care, adoptions, senior management, fundraising, etc.) and experience (new to more experienced).

 

To be considered as a speaker, programs must:

  • Be educational in nature; sales presentations will not be accepted.
  • Should be current and original (with appropriate credit/citations for content that is not your own).
  • Last 60 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes for Q&A and discussion.
  • Number of speakers need to be submitted with the proposal. The addition of presenters after the proposal has been received will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Lodging and Attendance: In order to encourage and support conference participation, we are committed to maintaining the lowest registration fee possible. Conference admission on the day you are speaking and conference meals are complimentary for invited speakers. This offer specifically excludes stand-alone programming and events. Lodging may be provided, as needed, the day of or before presenting and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Proposals can be submitted here and must be received by August 31, 2022  to be considered for the 2023 Conference. You will receive notification of the status of your proposal by November 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Program chair, Lindsay Hamrick, at lhamrick@newenglandfed.org.

 

Please share the RFP freely!

 

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