@John M we are always looking for proposals that are apropos with the times, especially emerging trends. BUT, we want to be sure that the author is able to provide a quality experience for our audience. If you feel like something is not right or fishy, then please rate the submission with that gut feeling. I value your honest opinion and expertise, so please do not hesitate to rate something low. The Executive team will review the top submissions and make decisions from there.
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Melisa Williams
Sr. Event Manager
Cloud Security Alliance
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Original Message:
Sent: Jul 19, 2022 10:05:17 AM
From: John M
Subject: Reviews?
I've noticed several trends lately in proposal reviews (both here and in other organizations).
1. Proposal spamming: a contributor with few or no credentials submits multiple proposals on divergent topics...apparently hoping that one or two might find a home. I absolutely enjoy seeing emergent talent and expertise but in my experience this type of submission leads to content-empty presentations.
2. Professional proposal authoring: a contributor hires an agent or agency to write the proposal and fails to disclose that hire. I'm all in favor of getting training in public speaking but this is a bit shady. It also leaves us reviewers in the position of not being able to properly gauge the capabilities of the future speaker.
Melissa, can you pile on here with CSA's view on these topics?
Original Message:
Sent: 7/18/2022 11:52:00 AM
From: Michalis Kamprianis
Subject: RE: Reviews?
I don't think I received any submissions for review. Am I missing something?
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Michalis Kamprianis
Director Cyber Security
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 15, 2022 01:29:17 PM
From: Melisa Williams
Subject: Reviews?
HI!
We are closing our consideration for SECtember Breakout Sessions on July 27! Be sure to have all your submissions reviewed by then, so I can grab scores of the top submissions.
Thanks!
Melisa
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Melisa Williams
Sr. Event Manager
Cloud Security Alliance
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