2020 Valuation Actuary Symposium - New Orleans

The Society of Actuaries is accepting session proposals for the SOA 2020 Valuation Actuary Symposium, Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2020, at the New Orleans Marriott.

Note: Submitting a proposal does not guarantee it will be selected as a session at the meeting. You will be notified by April 1, 2020, if your proposal has been accepted exactly as is, or it may be combined with similar/related proposal(s). The committee reserves the right to reject any proposal.  

The planning committee is seeking proposals for sessions that will deliver relevant, educational content in the following categories. Proposals may be considered for creative approach using alternate formats (i.e. buzz group, TED style talks) as well as inclusion of interactivity such as polling.

As you develop your proposal, consider the following:

·       How can the content be delivered in an engaging way (i.e. format other than panel discussion);

·       Sessions should be educational and not a forum for an individual company or product;

·       Include the names of potential presenters who are interested in sharing their expertise. Please have presenters in mind before submitting your proposal as recruitment will begin immediately after acceptance.

·       Presenters should be from a variety of companies (minimum of two companies);

·       An individual should not present in more than 2 sessions; and

·       All sessions are 90 minutes in length. 

Please submit your proposal through this online submission form by Feb 4, 2020. The form should be filled out in its entirety in order to be considered by the committee. If you have a colleague who is an expert on a particular topic, please let them know about this opportunity.

Important Deadlines

Feb. 4 – Session proposal(s) due

Apr. 1 – Acceptance notification

Apr. 15 – Program schedule finalized

Aug. 31-Sept. 1 – Valuation Actuary Symposium

If you have any questions, please contact rsmith@soa.org