Step 1:  Choose an issue/technology/project that is relevant and informative to the power generation industry, either from the list of suggestions above, or propose your own industry-related topic.

Step 2:  Choose the presentation method – Paper Presentation or Panel Discussion

Paper Presentation Guidelines 
•    Estimated presentation length - 15-22 minutes, including Q & A time.
•    Submission of a manuscript to conference management is required in advance of POWER-GEN International to enable publication on the CD-ROM conference proceedings.
•    Complimentary Registration - One presenter per selected manuscript presentation is eligible for complimentary ‘Full Delegate’ registration to POWER-GEN International, which includes admission to the exhibit hall and conference, two delegate luncheons, exhibit hall floor reception and one copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM.

Panel Discussion Guidelines
•    Panel submissions must contain content for a complete two-hour panel discussion, including names and full contact information for a moderator and 3 - 4 confirmed panelists.
•    Panel sessions are a less structured environment and allow conference attendees to interact with the panelists.
•    Panelists are not required to submit a manuscript, but it is suggested that each panelist deliver a short 5 – 10 minute presentation.  Panelists are encouraged to submit their presentations for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
•    Complimentary Registration: Up to 5 panelists per selected panel discussion are eligible for complimentary ‘Full Delegate’ registration to POWER-GEN International, which includes admission to the exhibit hall and conference, two delegate luncheons, exhibit hall reception and one copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM.

Step 3:  Develop a well-written, concise synopsis of your proposed presentation topic that addresses all key points of issue/project/technology, approximately 200-400 words in length.
 
Step 4:  ONLINE SUBMISSION:  Abstracts are now submitted online at www.power-gen.com - click on Online Abstract Submittal Form under the Conference tab. 

Please fill out ALL appropriate fields; abstract submission process will not be completed without including all required information.

•    State whether the abstract/paper has been previously presented and if so, when and at what conference.
•    Indicate what topic categories the abstract would best be suited.
•    Include complete name, title, company, address, telephone, fax and e-mail for all authors or panelists. 
•    Identify the presenter of record for paper presentations.

Once the abstract has been submitted, an automatic email response will be sent to confirm POWER-GEN International conference management has received it.  Please print this as well as retain the email for your records.

If you do not have access to the Internet, abstracts can either be submitted via email as Word document attachments to pgiconference@pennwell.com or mailed on a CD-ROM (PC compatible) to:

Jan Simpson
POWER-GEN International Conference Specialist
1421 S. Sheridan Road
Tulsa, OK 74112  USA

NO FAXES Please!!

QUESTIONS or SUBMISSION Problems:  Call +1-918-831-9736 or email pgiconference@pennwell.com. 

SELECTION, NOTIFICATION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Selection Process: The POWER-GEN International 2010 Program Committee is composed of executives and engineers from all sectors of the power generation industry. This committee will carefully review all abstracts submitted by the March 19, 2010 deadline with the ultimate goal of forming a highly educational and informative conference that addresses topical and timely power generation industry issues.

All abstracts will be evaluated on the strength of the abstract submitted, including content matter, market trend and relevance of the material. The program committee will give preference to abstracts that include utility representation. Consultants and manufacturers may submit abstracts of a non-commercial nature, but all blatant commercial sales pitches will not be accepted for presentation.

Notification: All primary contacts will be notified in writing no later than June 11, 2010 as to whether or not their proposed POWER-GEN International abstract has been selected.

Primary Contact Responsibilities: The primary contact will be responsible for meeting all deadlines and requirements regarding the paper presentation or panel participation. The primary contact must agree to submit a final manuscript to be included in the conference proceedings by August 27, 2010. This contact also needs to notify conference management of any changes, additions or corrections in author, co-author or panelist names, paper titles or availability to present the submitted paper at the appointed date and time. Unless otherwise noted on the abstract, the presenter will be considered the primary contact.

Speaker Registration: One presenter per paper accepted or up to five panelists per panel session will receive complimentary ‘Full Delegate’ conference registration which includes entrance to the conference and exhibit hall, delegate lunches, exhibit hall reception and one copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM.  All travel and hotel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the speaker.

Co-presenters are encouraged to attend POWER-GEN International, and we will gladly include their names in the conference program. However, they will be responsible for their own conference registration, hotel accommodations and other conference-related expenses.

Papers of the YEAR
The top three papers in each track type at POWER-GEN International 2010 will be recognized as the Papers of the Year - first place plus two runners-up. In order to qualify for this prestigious award, a manuscript or technical paper must be submitted by the deadline of August 27, 2010. No PowerPoint presentations will be considered. Any papers received after the deadline will not be considered. The awards will be presented on Thursday, December 16, 12:30 PM in the PennWell Booth at POWER-GEN International.