Call for Speakers: Deltek Elevate 2027

1Title(<200 characters)

Make it:

• Specific
• Outcome-driven
• Easy to scan

Examples:

• Reducing Close Time by 40% Using Costpoint Automation
• Improving Project Visibility with Real-Time Dashboards in Vantagepoint

2Abstract(<700 characters)

Write 5–7 sentences covering:

• Problem
• Approach
• What you changed
• Measurable result
• What attendees will learn

3Session Outline

To assist the track management team in evaluating your proposal, provide a high-level outline of your session. Include the key topics, sections, or flow of the presentation including Q&A. Bullet points are encouraged. This outline does not need to be final and may evolve if your session is selected.

4Learning Objectives

Please list two to three learning objectives that clearly articulate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that attendees can take away from the session. Learning objectives must be

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Targeted (SMART)

Objectives often use the phrase "After this session, attendees will be able to..." and use action verbs such as

identify, apply, explain, solve, use, analyze, create, design, devise, develop, improve, solve.

Example:

After this session, attendees will be able to:

• Identify [specific issue]
• Apply [specific improvement]
• Improve [specific outcome]

5Audience & Level

Audience:

Define who this session is intended for.

• Business Development
• Finance/Accounting
• Human Resources
• IT
• Marketing
• Management/Executive
• Operations
• Project/Program Management

Levels:

Define how advanced the session is and what experience the audience needs.

• Basic: New to the topic
• Intermediate: Applied experience
• Advanced: Deep expertise
• Overview / Update: Broad or current-state review

6Session Type

If you’re unsure, choose the closest fit—your session may be adjusted during review.

If your session is about…

7NASBA Field of Study

Select the NASBA field of study* based on the primary focus of your session, not just the tools used. For example:

If your session focuses on financial processes, reporting, or accounting workflows → choose

Accounting

If your session focuses on how to use a tool or system → choose

Computer Software & Applications

If your session focuses on process optimization or organizational performance → consider

Management Services

*full list of fields from NASBA

Title: Reducing Month-End Close by 35% Using Costpoint Workflow Improvements

Abstract:

Month-end close took over 10 days due to manual reconciliations, inconsistent project setup, and lack of visibility into key financial data. In this session, we will walk through how we streamlined our Costpoint workflows by standardizing project configurations, automating allocations, and improving reporting processes. As a result, we reduced our close cycle by 35% while improving accuracy and audit readiness. Attendees will walk away with a practical framework for identifying inefficiencies, implementing workflow improvements, and driving measurable results in their own organizations.

Learning Objectives:

After this session, attendees will be able to:

• Identify inefficiencies in the month-end close process
• Apply workflow improvements to reduce manual effort
• Improve reporting accuracy and visibility
• Implement a repeatable close optimization approach

Product Track: Costpoint

Level: Intermediate

Audience: Finance / Accounting

Industry: Government Contracting

Session Type: Customer Success Story

NASBA Field of Study: Accounting

Title:

• Outcome-driven: "Reducing Month-End Close by 35%" immediately shows value
• Specific: Clearly defines the process (month-end close)
• Relevant: Highly applicable to finance/accounting users

Abstract:

Follows a clear structure:

1. Problem: inefficient close, establishing a real, relatable issue
2. Approach: workflow improvements, showing this is a real implementation, not theory
3. Outcome: measurable improvement
4. Applicability: makes it clear the session is transferable and actionable, providing a repeatable framework

Learning Objectives:

• Uses action verbs (eg Identify, Apply, Utilize, Implement)
• Specific and measurable
• Directly tied to outcomes

NASBA Field of Study

From NASBA: Accounting includes preparing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting financial records, along with accounting principles and procedures.

1. Clear business value: Does this solve a real problem? Is there a before and after transformation?
2. Specificity: Is this a real workflow—not general advice?
3. Measurable outcomes: What improved? Providing specific, practical takeaways
4. Relevance: Can others apply this? Process and outcomes others can apply?