The Programme Committee will peer-review all proposals and reserves the right to adapt or restructure proposals submitted to ensure an interesting and compelling programme.

• Presentations should be roughly 30 minutes in length, including a question-and-answer period. All presentations will be chaired.


• Panel sessions should be roughly 60 minutes in length, including a question and answer period. Proposals for panels should include the topic, three to four potential panelists (name and role) and proposed format (e.g. Q&A, short presentations or both). All panel sessions will be moderated.

OASIS will publish online proceedings of the Adoption Forum. Authors/presenters should arrange for any necessary releases for publication prior to submission of their proposal.

• Speaker substitutions are not permitted, except in the case of an emergency and are subject to Programme Committee approval.


• All selected speakers will receive a complimentary Adoption Forum registration.

Frequently Asked Questions - please review our list of FAQ.

What questions are on the submission form? - Review the list of requested submission items.

Important Dates

	Proposals Due by 31 August 2006
	Notifications will be sent by 15 September 2006
	Presentation and Handout Deadline will be Posted Soon
	Adoption Forum Dates are 28-29 November 2006

For further information, comments, and questions, send email to jane.harnad@oasis-open.org.

Special Note

Marketing/promotional submissions will not be considered for the programme. The proposals must be submitted online in the requested format and must be original work of professional quality.