Program Committee 2024

Program Committee Volunteer Submission and Expectations

Interest due by August 25, 2023

If you wish to be considered, please submit a Join Request form using the Sign Up button (you'll be requested to create an account and sign in to FIRST Portal before filling the form). Please ensure you review the expectations documented below.

Term Duration: September 2023-June 2024

Committee Seats: 25

Meeting Commitments:
The following final dates are subject to change and should be used as general guidance. Individual time zones will be considered during final scheduling to ensure maximum participation. Virtual meetings will be recorded for those that ultimately are unable to participate. Please plan to commit at least one hour per call:

• Week of September 25 – Introductory Meeting and CFS Program Goals
• Week of October 16 – CFS Final Draft Due and Continued Discussion of Program Goals
• Week of November 6 –Keynote Suggestions/Brainstorming
• Week of December 4 – PC Assignments and Q&A Before Winter Break
• Week of January 8 – Review Discussion / Updates / Questions
• Week of January 22 – Virtual PC Meeting for Voting and Agenda Building

General Responsibilities & Expectations Include:

• Comfortable communicating in English in both written and oral communications
• Active participation in discussion on both the mailing list and Slack channel
• Assist with soliciting of submissions through industry networks
• Reviewing and grading presentations submitted via the CFS tool
• Overall content/theme review

Program committee members do not receive a discount on conference registration fees.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact events@first.org.