User-Requested Topics

Process Optimization, Virtualization, Reliability and Mobile Inspection are among the top areas of interest, based on feedback from users at the 2019 conference and the 2020 Virtual Series. Click below to view more topic ideas and then share your professional insights and the latest advancements on these or any number of topics as a presenter at the next Exchange event.

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Submission Requirements and Information

Abstract Requirements

   

Session length

All Presentations will be scheduled for 45 minutes, including time for Q&A. 

Number of speakers per abstract

Limited to 1 Presenter and 2 Co-Presenters per abstract. Only the person entered as the Presenter on the abstract will be eligible for the conference fee waiver.

Required information per abstract

  • Abstract/Session Title (80-character limit. Must accurately and specifically describe content of abstract)
  • Session Length (all Presentations will be 45 minutes)
  • Session Abstract (800 characters max – including spaces)
  • What Problems / Challenges Were Resolved? (600-character limit – including spaces)
  • Solution? (600-character limit – including spaces)
  • What Results / Benefits Were Realized? (600-character limit – including spaces)
  • Session Track (see below for Tracks)
  • Presentation Type (see below for Presentation Types)
  • Track Keywords (select one or more keywords, see below for Track Keywords)
  • What industry does your abstract apply to?
  • What job function does your abstract apply to?
  • Presenter / Co-Presenter(s) (name, business email address, company, attendee type)
  • Mobile app metadata – list of words that would help attendees find your session in the conference mobile app
  • Submissions in English only

System Requirements

   

Use business email addresses

A participant’s email address must be their business email. No personal email addresses (e.g., gmail, yahoo, etc.) will be accepted.

Do not use Internet Explorer

The preferred browsers to access the submission site / myExchange dashboard are Chrome, Firefox or Safari.

Prepare your abstract submission ahead of time

We have provided an Abstract Writing Guide (PDF) that includes the required form fields to assist you with preparing your abstract prior to submitting it online. The Abstract Submission Portal will time out and you will lose your work.

Abstracts must be entered via the Call for Presentations Portal no later than March 4, 2022.  Abstracts will not be accepted in the PDF form.

Selection Criteria

The Emerson Exchange Board of Directors Presentations Committee will review all submitted abstracts and will select Presentations that will be of high value to conference attendees. 

Tips to help get your presentation/abstract approved

  • Have an end User author and presenter with real world examples
  • Do not spam or submit the same abstract in multiple tracks. This causes more work for the track mentors and will not increase your odds of acceptance.
  • Include financial impact – Quantifiable Business Results
  • Use technical “how to” explanations
  • Be prepared to present 30 minutes of content (plus 15 minutes Q&A), if abstract is approved
  • Explain unique solutions to difficult problems, show innovation
  • Indicate clearly what value your presentation will bring to this year’s attendees (i.e., “what makes this presentation unique and worthwhile to attend?”)
  • Do not include proprietary information, trade secrets, etc. and please pursue corporate approval early. Do not wait until June to start the legal / corporate review process.
  • Avoid negatively referring to other solutions, vendors, etc.
  • Refrain from “marketing/sales hype”
  • Ensure that your abstract accurately explains your proposed presentation, and vice versa. Nothing upsets attendees more than attending a session that’s not as advertised.
  • Ensure the session title accurately and specifically describes the presentation content.

See an example of a well-written abstract here.

The most outstanding Presentation in each track will be awarded “Best in Conference”, with a formal presentation of this award at the conference.

Presentation Types

   

User Case Study

A presentation that summarizes a real-life success story about how Emerson products or services were used to upgrade a process, execute a project, solve a challenging application or other similar themes. Case studies reflect on a challenge, how the challenge was resolved and the business results achieved with the solution. 

Process & Automation Practices

A presentation typically from an industry or Emerson expert that aims to provide educational information on a technical subject. Presentations can range from fundamental to advanced courses on a specialized topic. Examples of potential topics includes SIS, valve sizing, wireless network planning and others.

Emerson Product or Service Spotlight

A presentation from an Emerson expert on a featured product, service or recent enhancement. Presentations will provide an in-depth technical overview of the product or service, highlight what challenges are addressed and describe what benefits can be realized from deploying the product or service. Presentations may include tips, tricks and examples of how products and services can be further utilized to help Users gain more value from their company’s investment. These sessions may also provide an opportunity to provide direct feedback to the Emerson product team.

Personal & Career Development

Personal training and development sessions aimed to help you and/or your teams to be more effective in the workplace.

2022 Presentation Tracks & Keywords

Title - Measurement Instrumentation
Title - Valves, Actuators & Regulators
Title - Fluid Control & Pneumatics
Title - Control & Safety Systems
Title - Asset Management
Title - Operations & Business Management Software
Title - Electrical Components & Lighting
Title - Support & Modernization
Title - Welding, Assembly & Cleaning
Title - Personal & Careers Development

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