Speaker Expectations Agreement

By submitting a session or workshop, you are acknowledging the acceptance of this agreement.

• No drive-by presentations. We expect speakers to participate in the event from start to finish.
• Session slides and workshop materials are to be sent in by the deadline given.
• If selected for a workshop, speakers agree to submit a workshop preview video by the deadline provided.
• Speakers will not pitch any product, service or other commercial messages during their session or workshop.
• Speakers will start their session or workshop on time and end on time.
• Speakers will be prepared to work offline in case there is a problem with the venue's wireless network.
• Speakers will strive to cover everything promised in the session title and abstract.
• Speakers will help publicize the conference and their participation via social media, and their website/blog/podcast.
• Speakers will only be notified if their session is accepted. We do not notify of declines.

All speakers will receive a complimentary gold pass to the event (Wednesday - Friday). Out-of-town speakers will receive hotel accommodations for the nights prior to their session(s)/workshop(s). Community Speaker Compensation: Workshops per 1/2 day - $50 per attendee up to 10 attendees, $20 for each additional. Sessions are paid $500 for the first session, $200 for each additional session.