Call for Presentations: Annual Workers' Comp Conference

The National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference program committee invites dynamic speakers interested in leading sessions at the 2009 conference to submit their proposal for participation.

This past year's event in Las Vegas drew more than a thousand full conference attendees, and we look forward to the same success at the 18th Annual event at Chicago's McCormick Place, Nov. 18-20, 2009.

Your participation positions you and your company as an industry leader by sharing your expertise and knowledge with hundreds of workers' compensation and disability-management professionals.

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Proposals should focus on innovative and unique aspects of workers' compensation and/or disability that would be of interest to people responsible for managing the workers' comp and disability risks for their companies. Proposed topics should be geared to one of the following tracks:

--Claims Management

--Return to Work/Safety

--Integrated Disability Management/Wellness

--Medical/Behavioral Issues

--Legal/Regulatory Issues

All presentations should be of an educational nature and provide cost-saving ideas that can be implemented immediately. The promotion or endorsement of particular products or companies is strictly prohibited.

Topics must be specific and directed toward one of the following attendee levels: novice, experienced, all or cutting edge--focused on new, progressive strategies. All sessions must include an interactive component as well as a section with specific strategies for attendees.

Proposals may be submitted through Friday, Feb. 13, 2009. Access a PDF of the proposal request form that contains additional details here. Or follow this link to learn more about the annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference®.

December 5, 2008

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