According to conference manager Chris Brennaman, DSE is now organising Educational Oversight Committees of industry experts who will recommend topics, review proposals and approve presentations for each of the 10 tracks - including six dedicated to end users - and pre-show events in the DSE 2016 conference. These committees will evaluate each proposal for its insight, perspective, relevance, usefulness and timeliness.
DSE 2016 topic tracks
While topics other than those recommended will be considered, the proposal must make a clear case for its inclusion. DSE is especially interested in proposals from end users, network operators, creative agencies and Pro AV/IT systems integrators willing to share their real-world digital signage experiences.
"The conference education will focus on what is most relevant to attendees in 2016. Our attendees are primarily interested in digital signage communications and interactive technology solutions to more effectively engage their customers, employees and other stakeholders. We are therefore looking for thought-provoking topics that will help our attendees achieve those goals."
All but the Fundamentals track will be geared toward advanced topics, reflecting the maturity of the industry and attendee interest in taking their communications networks to the next level and adopting new technologies.
Because there will be 40 general conference seminars, applicants are advised that space on the DSE 2016 conference programme is limited, and DSE will be able to use only a certain number of the suggested topics and proposals. Tracks will include both traditional lecture and panel discussion presentations. Prior to submitting a proposal, please review the track descriptions and topic suggestions.
Proposals can also be submitted for the DSE 2016 Pre-Show events - DOOH Network Operators Strategy Summit and Digital Signage Guided Installation Tour and available for review on the DSE site.
For more information, email Brennaman at ten.noitanopxe@namannerbc.
DSE is the world's largest and longest-running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to highlighting innovative digital communications and interactive technology solutions for customer- and employee-facing organisations. Launched in 2004, it was the first event for the digital signage market and has been a significant contributor to the growth of this fast-paced industry. Professional end-user attendance represents decision-makers from key industry categories such as retail, restaurant, healthcare, education, hospitality and transportation, as well as other key stakeholders, including advertising executives, brand marketers and systems integrators.
More than 200 exhibitors feature technology and services including hardware, software, network, delivery and content from around the globe. DSE also offers one of the largest and most diversified digital signage and digital OOH educational programmes, with more than 125 educators and the largest variety of educational opportunities, including a live installation tour and structured curriculum leading to professional recertification in 10 educational tracks. The 2016 programme will be comprised of pre- and post-show educational events, general conference seminars, as well as targeted Industry Roundtable Discussion Groups and free presentations staged in on-floor theatres.
For more information, go to www.digitalsignageexpo.net. For year-round news and information on the digital signage industry, visit www.digitalsignageconnection.com.
