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Editors Canada Conference 2022: Call for Speaker Proposals

Published on: December 09, 2021

The Editors Canada conference committee is now inviting session proposals for the 2022 conference. Due to an existing venue contract, we're tentatively planning a hybrid event that will be held May 27–29, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta, and online. However, as the COVID-19 situation in Alberta continues to evolve, our plans will have to remain flexible. A hybrid event would provide the most options for attendees, but it also presents more logistical challenges than either online or in-person alone. For more information, visit the conference website.

For the 2022 conference, the committee welcomes presentations and workshops on one of four topics:

  • Business of editing — sessions that help members conduct and grow their business. Examples: where and how to find work, contracts, work-life balance, markets, and expanding services.
  • Editing, society, and diversity — sessions about how editors can encourage storytelling that changes our world and how language can be used as a tool for inclusivity. Examples: climate change, racism, social inequities, appropriation, language that reduces marginalization.
  • Foundations of editing — sessions on the basic and not-so-basic skills that editors need to do their work. Examples: key aspects of different kinds of editing, special considerations for editing in different fields and genres, what you wish you knew when you first started editing.
  • Tools and technology — sessions about how editors can use current and emerging technology and tools. Examples: productivity tools, bookkeeping and editing programs, creating a healthy workspace, and genre-specific tools and techniques.

Sessions can be offered in English, French, or both. Sessions will be one hour long, including time for introductions, other activities, and Q&A. On the Speaker Proposal Form you will be able to select your preference for presenting virtually or in person in Edmonton.

If you have an idea for a session or would like to participate in a panel discussion, please complete and submit the Speaker Proposal Form. Proposals for additional panel topics are also welcome.

Deadline

All completed proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST, Monday, January 10, 2022.

Selection and notification

The conference committee will evaluate every proposal and inform applicants of its decisions by February 14, 2022.

Speaker discount

If your proposal is selected, you will be eligible for a reduction in the conference registration fee. Further participation in the conference is highly encouraged but is not required.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your proposal! Please feel free to share this call for speakers with your networks.

For more information, please contact:

Aerin Caley, Bobbi-Sue Menard, Sarah Miller
Conference co-chairs
Editors Canada 2022 National Conference
May 27–29, 2022

conferencespeakers@editors.ca
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