The Insurance Accounting and Systems Association (IASA) will begin accepting presentations on July 1 that will be evaluated for possible inclusion in the educational offerings of the 2008 IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show. Individuals, member companies, and industry volunteers are encouraged to submit potential topics and suggested speakers on the IASA Web site, www.iasa.org, via the "Call for Papers" link. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 31.

The 2008 IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show will be held in Seattle, Wash., from June 1 to June 4. This annual event attracts nearly 3,000 accounting, technology, and financial services professionals who work for or are affiliated with the insurance industry. IASA 2008 will provide educational sessions for attendees in three main categories: accounting, risk, and finance (A.R.F.); technology; and career skills development. For a list of the 2007 sessions that recently were offered in Minneapolis, please go to www.iasa.org/annual conference.

The following details must be included with each presentation submission: