Are you an expert in particular area of healthcare or healthcare IT? Have you recently completed a noteworthy project? Do you have experience that could benefit your peers? We are always eager to hear from members who have an interest in speaking at CHIME events as well as at our partner events. CHIME offers a number of opportunities for you to share your industry expertise and knowledge with your peers!

If you are interested in representing CHIME as a speaker, please submit your areas of interest and expertise with a brief biography to the CHIME staff.

Here are a few of the CHIME speaking opportunities that are available:

College Live

The College Live program offers online education, workshops and training sessions throughout the year. College Live sessions are broadcast via the Internet whereby participants can listen to the live audio on a phone line and/or using VOIP technology. Interactivity is achieved through a combination of text-based chats, surveys, polls and more. College Live sessions are also archived and available to CHIME members anytime, anywhere.

Proposals for College Live sessions are accepted throughout the year. Speakers can be located anywhere in the country. Favorable consideration will be given to individuals and/or teams that address current trends and issues that may impact healthcare IT executives.

College Live presentation opportunities are open to both CHIME members and CHIME Foundation members. Visit the College Live section (under Education and Events) on the CHIME website to learn more College Live as well as submitting a proposal.

Fall CIO Forum

The Fall CIO Forum is CHIME’s most prominent event, held annually in October. The Forum features three days of CIO-focused education and networking events, including keynote speakers, track sessions, vendor focus groups, and social and recreational networking activities and receptions.

The call for track session presentations is usually sent out 6 months prior to the October event. Track session presentation opportunities are open to both CHIME members and CHIME Foundation members. Proposals should be submitted online by the preceding April. Visit the Education and Events section of the CHIME website to learn more about our Fall Forum Track session opportunities.

LEAD Forums

The Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) Forum Series is an intensive 1-day program offering in-depth education on hot topics specifically relevant to healthcare CIOs. Offered regionally throughout the year, content may vary slightly from program to program to reflect current events and regional issues.

We have expanded our LEAD Forum series and will be looking for faculty for various 2008 LEAD programs. These positions will be open to both CHIME members and CHIME Foundation members. Check back soon to find out more about our LEAD Forum faculty opportunities! Visit the LEAD Forum Series section (under Education and Events) on the CHIME website to learn more about CHIME’s LEAD Forum Series.