Call for Submissions
Share your experiences, best practices, and innovative strategies that reflect the unique challenges and opportunities in risk management across Texas and beyond.
Successful submissions will address risks and strategies that impact key industries in Texas, as well as evolving risks and those that are changing the way risk professionals manage uncertainty. Specifically, the RIMS Texas Regional Conference Programming
Committee is interested in submissions that explore Technology and Risk, Workplace Protection and Advancement and other topics.
RIMS is dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within the global risk community. We encourage thought leaders to shape education sessions by reflecting this vision through their submitted topics, panel formations, and
shared perspectives. RIMS Texas Regional Conference’s educational agenda aims to represent the breadth of the business community and foster a space for meaningful idea exchange.
Deadline: Monday, February 24 at 11:59 pm EDT
All programs MUST be submitted electronically for consideration. Late and/or incomplete submissions, as well as sales pitches, will NOT be considered. We will only accept proposals that comply with the guidelines outlined below.
Who Attends
The RIMS Texas Regional Conference brings together a dynamic mix of risk management professionals and industry leaders from across Texas. Attendees include members of RIMS’ four Texas-based chapters—Central Texas (Austin), Dallas-Fort
Worth, Houston, and South Texas (San Antonio)—creating a robust platform for networking and collaboration. This event caters to a diverse audience, ranging from rising professionals eager to learn and grow in their careers to seasoned
senior executives seeking to exchange ideas and insights. The conference offers invaluable opportunities for local risk professionals to connect, share expertise, and strengthen their presence in the risk management community.
Session Topics
Technology & Cyber Risk
Innovation in technology is changing business strategies and existing operations. RIMS is seeking sessions that address innovation in technology that improves risk management programs,
that explores trending technologies, as well as cyber concerns and effective cyber risks management strategies.
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Workforce Protection & Advancement
It is imperative that risk professionals help to build a work environment that is safe for both employees and customers. RIMS is seeking sessions that not only address workplace
safety and workers’ compensation strategies, but that also cover the importance of building enterprise-wide risk-aware cultures. Additionally, sessions that address best practices for attracting, retaining, and elevating
talent, labor/workforce regulation, immigration and corporate social responsibility are welcomed.
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Energy & Sustainability
Texas is the energy capital of the world. RIMS is seeking sessions that explore trends, risks, and risk management strategies that are unique to the oil, gas, electricity, and renewable
energy industries.
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Extreme Weather
Texas continues to experience extreme weather incidents that cause significant property damage and disrupt business. RIMS is seeking sessions that explore strategies for risk professionals to proactively
address extreme weather risks, post-weather event recovery, and claims management.
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Construction
Texas’ construction sector is booming, with thousands of residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects underway. With construction risk impacting a wide-range of businesses in various
industries, RIMS is seeking sessions that address key considerations for risk professionals to effectively and proactively address them.
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Trending Now Sessions
Every day brings new risks. RIMS welcomes session submitters to suggest topics that cover risks associated with current events, as well as the impacts of regulation change.
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Restaurant/Retail/Hospitality
The official state motto of Texas is simply “Friendship” and there is nothing more friendly than the state’s restaurants, retail and, hospitality establishments. While creating a welcoming environment is their top priority, keeping employees/customers safe and managing third-party vendors presents a different set of challenges. RIMS welcomes sessions that address the top risks in this sector and solutions to address them.
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Format and Length
- 60-minutes: Interactive workshops featuring engaging content, case studies that drive participation and discussion. Consider peer-to-peer learning formats, as well.
- 20-minutes: Delivering distinctive presentations showcasing cutting-edge ideas, innovative solutions, and thought-provoking discussions.
Speaker Limitations
- 60-minute: Three (3) speakers maximum; one must be a risk professional (RP). (RP Definition: Risk management professionals lead the development and implementation of risk management practices that enable an organization to make risk-effective
decisions that create and sustain value. Note that the speaker’s title does not need to be “risk manager.” This role should be filled by anyone managing risk for an organization that is not employed by a broker, underwriter,
insurer, etc.).
- 20-minute: One (1) speaker.
- Speakers must be subject matter experts in the topic they are presenting.
- Accepted speakers will need to sign off on the RIMS Guidelines and Agreement, click here to see a sample.
Rules and Requirements
- Session Title: Catchy titles are great, but the session name should align with the session description to mitigate confusion among attendees.
- Session Description: Should be comprehensive and provide detailed information rather than just a single line.
- Spell out any acronyms used at least once to ensure clarity.
- Do not include speaker names in the session description. Adding speaker names into the description skews the blind peer review process and your submission will not be considered.
- Learning Objectives: Three specific takeaways demonstrating what the audience will learn from your topic are required for your submission.
- The objectives should be substantive in nature and speak to the attendees as to what they will learn from your content.
- Session Submission Modification: We reserve the right to modify the title, description, time allocation, number of speakers, and other aspects of your presentation to align with the submission/program's intent and objectives.
- Speakers: For 60-minute topics, at least two speakers need to be confirmed at the time of submission, one being a risk professional. You cannot bypass this information until it is added.
- When you add speaker information to your session, an email is sent to that person for verification that they have already agreed to speak on the submitted submission.
- AI Generated Content: RIMS will not accept session content that was created by generative A.I. (e.g., ChatGPT).
- Content Ownership: The session and content must belong to the submitter (unless it is being submitted on behalf of the company).
- If the submitter is no longer with the company and does not want the session, they can relinquish it to the company.
- A written email to speakers@rims.org seeking approval is required.
- We are unable to move a time slot once it is assigned to you.
- Agreements: Acceptance of the RIMS Texas Regional Guidelines and Speaker Agreements are mandatory. All speakers must sign this document. If not signed by the given deadline date, your session risks cancellation.
- Travel: RIMS Texas Regional Conference does not reimburse session speakers for expenses related to travel or entertainment, nor do we provide fees or honorariums.
Company Submission Restrictions
- A maximum limit of 5 submissions is accepted per company (including sessions submitted by third parties on behalf of the company).
If Your 60-Minute Session Is Not Accepted
- If your 60-minute submission is not accepted, we will consider the submission for a 20-minute presentation.
No Exceptions or Preferential Treatment
- Topics are reviewed by the RIMS Texas Regional Programming Committee. Decisions are based exclusively on relevance of the content submitted and interest to RIMS attendees.
- Note: The first round of review is a blind process; the committee does not see speaker or submitter names and will not see the name of the company submitted until round 2 of the review process.
- Preferential treatment will not be given to any applicant regardless of their status as an exhibiting and/or sponsoring organization.
Product sales pitches are not acceptable nor
appropriate as part of the RIMS Texas Regional Conference education program. Registered attendees can visit a range of conference sponsors in the sponsors foyer where they will be showcasing the latest tools, technologies and solutions that can
enhance your risk management operations. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Allison McMannus at amcmannus@rims.org.
You need a RIMS login and password before you can complete a submission.
First-time Users: You will need to create a RIMS account (membership is not required).
Returning Users: If you don't know your password, complete the "Forgot your Password?" form to reset your password and have it sent to your email address. If you encounter any problems, email speakers@rims.org for assistance.
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