IOFM Spring Conference and Expo

May 17-19, 2027  |  Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort  |  Orlando, FL

IOFM Spring Conference and Expo
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Breakout Sessions & Workshops

Humans are hardwired to listen to stories and metaphors!

The IOFM Team wants to share some tips & tricks to help you succeed with your presentation!

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Breakout Session Tips & Tricks

  • Breakout Sessions are 50 minutes long. Try to plan 35 -40 minutes of content and save the last 10/15 minutes for questions.
    • How can you engage the audience throughout the session to build up a discussion?
    • We are excited to have a full Conference schedule. Please be aware of the start and end time of your session – sessions must end on time. A room monitor will be outside your room & will open the door at the end of your session. Thank you for ending your session on time.
  • The most memorable talks offer something fresh and highlight unique stories.
  • Attendees love takeaways!
    • What are action items or new skills you can encourage attendees to try in their roles/life?
 

Pre-Conference Workshop Tips & Tricks

  • Pre-Conference Workshops are 3 hours long. Try to build time for questions and group discussion into your presentation.
    • How can you engage the audience throughout the session?
    • Please be aware of the start and end time of your session as well as breaks.  A room monitor will be outside your room & will open the door at the end of your session and during breaks. Thank you for ending your session on time.
    • There will be lunch served for Speakers and Pre-Conference Workshop attendees.
  • The most memorable talks offer something fresh and highlight unique stories.
  • Attendees love takeaways!
    • What are action items or new skills you can encourage attendees to try in their roles/life

 

Learning Objectives

  • All session descriptions must include learning objectives to ensure the session qualifies for CPE Credit.
  • Learning Objectives must be based on relevant objectives and outcomes that clearly articulate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that can be achieved by participants in the session.
  • Please use this link to learn more about writing learning objectives “NASBA CPE Learning Objectives“

Real Session Feedback from Spring Attendees:

"My favorite part of attending the conference was discussing and listening to the challenges and experiences and finding common ground with others."
"Don't put so much data on the presentation slides and just read from them."
"Several ideas I can use right away. Thank you!"
"Thank you for trying to help me think differently."
"I came to learn from experts, not criticize others for their work failures."





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