The PASS Summit 2010 Call for Speakers Is Now Closed.

Thank you for your submissions.

Interested in Speaking at Other PASS Events?

If so, please add your name to our PASS speaker mailing list by filling in the “Speaker Sign-up” and you will be notified regarding all PASS speaker announcements.

For more information, please contact Elena Sebastiano at PASS HQ.

Why Should You Speak at the PASS Summit?

There are many benefits to speaking at the PASS Summit. Some of them include:

• To help the SQL Server community by sharing your expertise and experience
• To enhance your reputation as a member of the SQL Server community
• Free PASS conference registration for the primary speaker for the main conference (you must cover all of your own travel expenses)

2010 Summit Call for Speaker Results

• Selected Pre/Post-Conference Seminars
• Selected Spotlight Sessions
• Selected Program Sessions
• Considered Sessions (TBA)

Tips for Completing Your Call for Speakers Abstract Submissions

We want everyone who submits an abstract for the PASS Summit to have an equal opportunity to be selected. To help you in this task, we have prepared a few helpful documents.

• Pre/Post-Conference Submission Prerequisites
• Tips on Completing Your Abstract Submission
• Sample Speakers Biography
• Sample Speaker's Abstract
• Understanding How the PASS Community Summit Abstract Selection Process Works
• Summit 2008 Sessions: View the sessions and descriptions from the 2008 conference
• Summit 2009 Sessions: View the sessions and descriptions from the 2009 conference
• Summit 2010 Sessions: View the sessions and descriptions for the 2010 conference

Summit Content Survey Results

In early 2009, and again in 2010, PASS conducted a survey of its members, asking them what topics were of the most interest to them. The survey results have been posted.

• PASS Summit 2009 Content Survey Results
• PASS Summit 2010 Content Survey Results

Resources for Learning How to Become a Better Speaker

• PASS has put together a webpage that includes resources for helping you become a better speaker. Check out http://www.sqlpass.org/PASSChapters/ResourcesforSpeakers.aspx.
• Webinar: "Intro to Speaking At PASS: Creating a Winning Abstract (If I Can Do It, Anyone Can!)", by Chuck Heinzelman (on-demand replay). Download PowerPoint & Presentation.