2025 Ohio Statewide Floodplain Management Conference CALL FOR PRESENTERS
CONFERENCE THEME: "Pearls of Resilience: 30 Years of Turning Challenges into Strengths in Floodplain Management"
OFMA is seeking presentations for this conference that focus on the following:
- National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Regulations
- Water Resources Management
- Flood Insurance & Rating Methodology
- Education & Outreach
- Flood Hazard Mapping
- Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Management
- Damage Assessment
- Coastal Floodplain Management
- Flood Mitigation
- Building Code
- Structural Flood Control (Dams, Levees, etc…)
- Using Technology & Media for Floodplain Management
- Any Other Related Issues...
ONLINE PRESENTATION SUBMITTAL FORM
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
The Call for Presenters is open to anyone interested in making a presentation in the webinar series. Submissions will be reviewed by the Conference Planning Committee and selected based on content and relevance to floodplain management. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS JUNE 6, 2025. Presenters will be notified of selection by June 11, 2025.
GUIDELINES
- Submissions must be concise and provide an accurate description of the policy, educational, scientific, engineering, or technological material to be presented during the webinar.
- Submissions must be submitted through the 2025 ONLINE PRESENTATION SUBMITTAL FORM
PRESENTERS
- Will be notified of acceptance of the presentation by June 11, 2025.
- Should develop your presentation using the sort of detailed and useful material that you would like to have presented to yourself. Presentations focused on delivering a “sales pitch” approach will not be accepted.
LENGTH & FOCUS OF PRESENTATION
Presentations will be allotted 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions, unless otherwise indicated on the agenda. Please emphasize conclusions and recommendations in your presentation based upon your professional experience(s).
AUDIENCE
The Statewide Conference will offer three tracks to accommodate attendees and their various levels of floodplain management knowledge and experience. As the only floodplain management conference in Ohio, this annual event attracts a broad audience including local, state and federal government officials, engineers, consultants, planners, related non-profit organizations, and involved citizens. Please develop your presentation using the sort of detailed and useful material that you would like to have presented to yourself. Presentations that will interest the audience and generate conversation are encouraged. Presentations focused on delivering a “sales pitch” approach will not be accepted.
AUDIO-VISUAL
Authors selected as Presenters will use laptop computers and LCD projectors provided on-site, utilizing the Microsoft PowerPoint program. Additionally, each presentation should either be brought to the conference via USB flash drive or submitted to the Conference Chair in advance. A moderator will monitor each breakout session. There will be no extra time between speakers; therefore ‘swapping out’ personal equipment is strongly discouraged. Laser pointers will be available for use.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Presenters are responsible for their own hotel, air, and other travel arrangements. Conference facility and accommodations information have been posted on the CONFERENCE WEBPAGE.
HANDOUTS
Presenters may bring books, reports, pamphlets, handouts, and other materials that may be of interest to the audience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information about the 2025 Ohio Statewide Floodplain Management Conference, please direct inquiries to:
Mark Seidelmann at 614-844-4015 or mark.seidelmann@stantec.com (Conference)
Alicia Silverio at 614-265-1006 or alicia.silverio@dnr.ohio.gov (Conference)
Sarah Saylor at 614-935-8471 or admin@wmao.org (Registration)