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TRANSPORT CHICAGO
FRIDAY JUNE 12, 2020​
​HOLIDAY INN CHICAGO MART PLAZA

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Do you have a passion for transportation and mobility? Are you interested in expanding your perspective among a wider variety of backgrounds? Do you have knowledge, experience or skills to share? Transport Chicago invites professionals and practitioners, researchers and academics, activists and organizers to submit a proposal for our 35th Annual Conference on June 12, 2020. 

The conference content is curated by professionals and students alike and will include keynote sessions, formal presentations, a poster session and more. 

A 250-word description is required for all proposals and must be submitted online by March 20, 2020.
Types of Proposals
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1. Individual Presentation – A 15-minute presentation on a topic of your choice. Individual proposals will be grouped into 1-hour, moderated panels curated by the conference steering committee. Individuals seeking to present with other specific speakers should submit as a Full Session (option 2 below).
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2. Full Session – Present on a topic of your choice for the full hour-long session. Examples of sessions include:
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  • Multiple presentations from a team of colleagues wishing to present together
  • A one-hour workshop
  • Walking tour accessible from the conference venue

​While the format for this option is open ended, Transport Chicago strongly recommends submissions include multiple speakers, in addition to the criteria listed below, as submissions will be evaluated on their ability to utilize the full time allotment. Unlike an Individual Presentation, Transport Chicago will not add speakers or otherwise curate this session and will evaluate the proposal as submitted. While the submitted panel can include multiple speakers, please only submit one proposal; submission should also identify a point of contact if multiple speakers are included. It is the responsibility of the proposer to secure commitments from all included speakers prior to April 15

3. Poster – Present your research or project using a physical display. Posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference and will be featured in a 1-hour poster session.
Submission Guidelines

All proposals must be submitted through our online portal, below.

Please present your idea in a concise, informative proposal of no more than 250 words.

Relevance to the Chicago region is encouraged though not required. All topics will be considered, and proposals for non-traditional presentations are welcomed.
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On the proposal form, presenters are asked to provide two learning objectives, describing what they would like the audience to learn from the presentation.

​On the proposal form, presenters are asked to provide two learning objectives, describing what they would like the audience to learn from the presentation.

Example: “Participants will learn about the planning, financing, marketing, and operation of a public-private shuttle bus service that provides a viable transit option for travel to suburban employment centers.”

Additionally, presenters are requested to describe information and insights that audience members will be able to apply in professional practice.

Example: “Participants may be able to adapt elements of the shuttle bus program to meet transportation needs in their own communities.”

Following the conference, presenters will be required to submit presentation slides or a workshop summary (PowerPoint or PDF) to be posted on the Transport Chicago website. Although not required, presenters may choose to upload a paper to be posted on the website.
Submission Statement on Conference Diversity
 
Diversity in the transportation community is critical as practitioners strive to develop equitable mobility improvements and understand the needs of all users in our region. Our goal at Transport Chicago is to ensure that the ideas and perspectives presented at the conference are inclusive of all backgrounds, demographics, and perspectives. To that end, we encourage proposals from anyone and everyone with a passion related to equity and inclusion as it relates to transportation and land use planning and engineering.
 
To help achieve these goals, we are proud to introduce the Transport Chicago Diversity and Inclusion scholarships as an exciting additional to this year’s conference. Scholarships will be awarded to ten qualifying applicants and will cover the full cost of conference attendance. Conference attendees and speakers are encouraged to apply
Important Dates

Proposals Due: 
March 20, 2020
 
Notification of Acceptance Decision: 
April 8, 2020
 
Commitment to Present: 
April 15, 2020
 
Transport Chicago Conference: 
​June 12, 2020
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QUESTIONS? Email us at abstracts@transportchicago.org.
Submit a Proposal

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