{"id":3709,"date":"2018-07-13T17:30:10","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T17:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/commarts.pleather.us\/2018\/07\/13\/8-panelpicker-tips-to-make-your-session-proposal-a-success-entry-deadline-july-20\/"},"modified":"2018-07-13T17:30:10","modified_gmt":"2018-07-13T17:30:10","slug":"8-panelpicker-tips-to-make-your-session-proposal-a-success-entry-deadline-july-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/2018\/07\/13\/8-panelpicker-tips-to-make-your-session-proposal-a-success-entry-deadline-july-20\/","title":{"rendered":"8 PanelPicker\u00ae Tips to Make Your Session Proposal a Success \u2013 Entry Deadline July 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SX18-Session-InsiderTipsfromtheBossWomenofInstagram-_3-13_JessicaStamp_01-640x360.png\" alt=\"2019 Music Industry &amp; Culture Track Session, &quot;Insider Tips from the Boss Women of Instagram&quot; \u2013 Photo by Jessica Stamp\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43025\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With so many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/apply-to-participate\/panelpicker\/\">PanelPicker\u00ae<\/a> proposals, how can you ensure that your amazing idea stands out? As the <strong>entry deadline on Friday, July 20<\/strong> approaches, take a dive into our <strong>helpful PanelPicker tips for constructing the perfect proposal<\/strong> and review the 2019 SXSW Conference Tracks.<\/p>\n<h3>Tips for PanelPicker Success<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Follow the instructions and read the FAQ.<\/strong> Reading the <a href=\"http:\/\/support.sxsw.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/201313125-PanelPicker\" target=\"_blank\">PanelPicker FAQ<\/a> will give you important information about SXSW and more valuable tips for creating a great proposal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Create a future-focused, original proposal<\/strong> that shows what you\u2019re passionate about. Often SXSW previews what you&#8217;ll be talking about next year and beyond in tech, culture, music, and film. Give us your perspective on what lies ahead and why.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Depth and specificity<\/strong>. SXSW attendees want advanced, in-depth information, so be sure to delve into the particulars of a topic. The more specific a proposal is, the better. Drill down to what really matters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Your title should reflect your description<\/strong>. Your title is going to be fighting for attention with hundreds of other titles in PanelPicker, so it&#8217;s important for your title to be direct and explanatory. The community should be able to understand what the proposal will cover without reading your description. Remember: think simple, accurate, and succinct. <em>Tip: Avoid using ALL CAPS in your title and proposal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Diversity matters<\/strong>. All panels (3-4 person sessions) must include diversity in gender, race, location and employment of speakers, and diversity in thought and opinion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Include a video with your proposal.<\/strong> Your speaking abilities matter and we\u2019d like to see them. No fancy production required \u2013 recording from your webcam or phone works just fine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Proofread, proofread, proofread.<\/strong> Did we mention to proofread? Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are extremely important. Once you have completed your draft idea and clicked &#8220;Enter My Proposal,&#8221; you will NOT be able to edit your idea. Be sure you have reviewed your proposal carefully.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Meet the deadline<\/strong>. The deadline for 2019 PanelPicker entry is July 20, 2018 at 11:59pm PT.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>SXSW Conference Tracks<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/conference\">SXSW Conference<\/a> provides an opportunity for global professionals at every level to explore what\u2019s next in the worlds of entertainment, culture, and technology within <a href=\"\/conference\/#tracks\">25 Tracks<\/a> of programming. <strong>Get to know our 2019 Tracks<\/strong> and discover which track best aligns with your session proposal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/interactive\/2018\/interactive-tracks-for-sxsw-conference-enter-your-ideas-for-2019\/\"><strong>Interactive Tracks<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/film\/2018\/film-session-ideas-for-panelpicker-2019-film-tracks\/\"><strong>Film Tracks<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/music\/2018\/enter-music-session-ideas-to-panelpicker-2019-music-tracks\/\"><strong>Music Tracks<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/news\/2018\/convergence-tracks-for-sxsw-conference-2019-panelpicker\/\"><strong>Convergence Tracks<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While PanelPicker contributes to the majority of the 2019 SXSW Conference programming, it also helps us identify industry trends based on each season\u2019s entries. Explore <a href=\"\/trends\">2018 Programming Trends<\/a> and follow <a href=\"\/news\">SXSW News<\/a> for the latest updates in trends that emerge from the 2019 PanelPicker\u00ae.<\/p>\n<h3>Enter Your PanelPicker Idea for SXSW 2019<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/panelpicker.sxsw.com\/\">panelpicker.sxsw.com<\/a> to login or create a new profile and then begin your proposal. Enter your speaking proposals for the 2019 <a href=\"\/conference\">SXSW Conference<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxswedu.com\/\">SXSW EDU<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gaming.sxsw.com\/\">SXSW Gaming<\/a>. All ideas received will be posted online for <strong>Community Voting<\/strong> from August 6-30, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Review the resources and tips to get started on your 2019 PanelPicker proposal and enter by 11:59pm PT on July 20, 2018. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panelpicker.sxsw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button\">Enter Your Idea<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mark your calendars for <strong>August 1<\/strong> when <a href=\"\/attend\">Registration<\/a> and <a href=\"\/hotels\">Housing<\/a> opens for the 2019 SXSW season.<\/p>\n<p><small><em>2018 Session (Music Industry &amp; Culture Track), &#8220;Insider Tips from the Boss Women of Instagram&#8221; \u2013 Photo by Jessica Stamp<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/news\/2018\/panelpicker-tips-sxsw-2019\/\">8 PanelPicker\u00ae Tips to Make Your Session Proposal a Success \u2013 Entry Deadline July 20<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\">SXSW<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Source: SxSW Film<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many PanelPicker\u00ae proposals, how can you ensure that your amazing idea stands out? 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