The IAFC is seeking presentations for its Hazmat 2011 conference on new ideas and practical solutions to the toughest challenges facing today's hazmat response teams. The call-for-presentations deadline is Monday, Nov. 8, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Feedback from the 2010 conference survey, showed attendees are interested in presentations on:

• Detection and Monitoring Devices
• Hands-on Training and Exercises
• Train the Trainer Programs
• Case Studies/Incident Review
• Air Monitoring
• Best Practices
• Mitigation Techniques and Practices
• Company Officer Hazmat Incident Command
• Risk Assessment
• Current Events
• Technology & New Products
• Chemistry
• Explosives
• Leadership & Management
• WMD detection
• Terrorism Response
• Railroad Response
• Emergency Response to Ethanol/Alternative Fuels
• Highway Containers/Cargo Tanks
• Protective Clothing (PPE)
• Incident Management/ICS
• Rail Containers
• Grants & Funding Sources
• Success Stories
• Product/Chemical Specific Response
• Public Sector/Private Sector Interface
• Industrial Partner Collaboration

Presenters receive:

• Complimentary full-conference registration including access to all sessions and the exhibit hall
• Complimentary conference materials
• Assistance in booking discounted airfare and hotel accommodations.
• A $50 stipend for your time and incidental travel expenses

In addition, speakers who are selected for more than one session will be eligible for additional conference support and will be notified as such upon acceptance.

To submit a proposal, click here.