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Questions on Speaking? Contact Adam DeMattia
SELECTION PROCESS: Who speaks at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?
| LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is host to a variety of speakers including consultants, industry experts, authors, writers, product engineers and power users. |
SELECTION PROCESS: What are the responsibilities of a LinuxWorld Conference & Expo speaker?
| ALL speakers MUST turn in the required presentation materials. In creating presentations, speakers must follow a set of guidelines provided by show management. The LinuxWorld Conference program is not an opportunity to use canned marketing pitches. It is an opportunity to address substantive issues in a proactive manner. Vendors should not regard a speaking position at LinuxWorld as a marketing opportunity, but rather a chance to show leadership, to describe their strategic plans and directions, and to make significant industry announcements. Additional questions about submitting materials should be directed to the conference manager. |
SELECTION PROCESS: How does one apply for a speaking position at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?
| Approximately 6-7 months prior to the event, the Speaker Proposal Form is available on the event web site. Guidelines and instructions are listed for how to submit the form. All forms must be submitted online, and follow the posted guidelines. |
SELECTION PROCESS: When are selected speakers notified?
| LinuxWorld conference management will begin notifying speakers via email approximately 4-months prior to the event. The confirmation email will include a detailed list of instructions regarding presentation guidelines and other logistic considerations that are designed to help speakers ensure a successful speaking engagement. |
SELECTION PROCESS: What are the benefits of being a Conference Faculty Member?
| The benefits of being a Conference Faculty Member are substantial. To review the entire list, please see Conference Faculty Benefits. |
SELECTION PROCESS: Why are panel discussions limited to 4 participants total?
| Panel discussions are limited to 4 participants total, including the moderator, to ensure that each participant has adequate time to contribute to the discussion and address the needs of the audience. |
SELECTION PROCESS: Why do speakers and panelists have to be confirmed by the date set by conference management?
| All speakers and panelists are subject to approval and must be confirmed by the date set by Conference Management. This helps ensure adequate marketing exposure for them and the session, their inclusion on the Web site, in the on-site printed conference materials. Also, this ensures that all Conference Faculty Members have adequate time to review the logistical information regarding their speaking engagement so they are well prepared when they arrive onsite. |
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: What is the Speaker Office?
| The Speaker Office is designed to give you a chance to prepare for your sessions, rest and relax throughout the week, and collaborate with other speakers. It is for this reason that the Speaker Office only allows access to Speakers. All Speakers and Guests can pick up their badges here though. Guest Passes can be picked up in the Speaker Office either by you or your guest. To arrange a guest pass, please see the next question. If you would like to meet with your guests, or other colleagues at the show, please meet with them in the Conference Attendee Lounge. Any belongings left unattended and unidentified may be subject to search. |
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: Do I need to register to attend LinuxWorld if I am a speaker?
| As a speaker, you do not need to register yourself for the event. All confirmed speakers are automatically registered for the event. You will be able to pick up your complimentary badge in the Speaker Office. Your badge will allow you access to the Conference Sessions, Keynotes, Feature Presentations, Birds-of-a-Feather Meetings, and the Exhibits Floor. |
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: How do I request Guest Passes?
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: Why can't my colleague/friend/spouse/child join me in the Speaker Office?
| While we understand that colleagues, friends, spouses and children may join you at the show they can be a distraction for other speakers preparing for their presentations. If you wish to meet and relax with them, we request that you accompany them to the Conference Attendee Lounge. |
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: How long should speakers be at the Show?
| Selected speakers are welcome to attend the entire four-day conference; although it is not required. All we ask is that you are there for the time of your session. We hope that you are able to join us for the week, and to take advantage of all the show has to offer. If you would like to attend the full week, it is required that you notify us if you wish to attend a Tutorial. Seating for these is limited and based on space available. The Conference Faculty badge allows you full access to the Exhibit Floor, Conference Sessions, Keynotes & Feature Presentation, the Birds-of-a-Feather Meetings, the Speaker Office and the Conference Attendee Lounge. |
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: Who are the other speakers and what are they talking about?
| The most up-to-date information for the conference program will be posted on the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Web site. You may also view the Faculty Listing. Please continue to check the show Web site for the most up-to-date information on all aspects of the show. |
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: What other opportunities are available to participate in at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?
| We offer various sponsorship opportunities for hosting a reception; banner advertising; creating billboards/kiosks; producing conference attendee bags, T-shirts, pens, pads of paper; hosting coffee breaks, luncheons, and the Conference Attendee Lounge. Please have your company's representative contact your sales manager for complete details on how to get your organization's branding successfully displayed at the event. Ellen Boland, (508) 988.7830, for companies A-L or Christian Montminy, (508) 424.4852, for companies M-Z. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: Am I eligible for VIP seating to the Keynotes and Feature Presentation?
| Conference Faculty Members are entitled to receive VIP seating to the Keynotes. This means that Conference Faculty Members will be allowed access to seating before the general public. All seating is on a first-come first-served basis. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: Where can I store my luggage or other personal belongings while at the show?
| We provide a coat rack and a curtained storage area in the Speaker Office for your use. LinuxWorld show management is not responsible for any belongings left unattended. If your belongings are valuable to you, please utilize the Baggage Coat Check for safety. Any belongings left unattended and unidentified may be subject to search. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: What is being done for security?
| To ensure the safety of our speakers and attendees, we have arranged for additional security at The Moscone Center. LinuxWorld Conference & Expo show management will make every effort to ensure all security procedures cause the least possible amount of disruption without jeopardizing your safety. Please be advised of the following important Security Guidelines.
- Carry photo identification with you at all times
- All bags are subject to search
- Please carry as few belongings as possible, as this will help keep traffic flow at security checkpoints smooth and efficient
- Please allow extra time for your entry into the convention center
The following notice is public notice for all LinuxWorld Conference & Expo participants:
The security and personal safety of all LinuxWorld Conference & Expo attendees, conference faculty, exhibitors and media is a high priority for IDG World Expo. We are in constant contact with the management of The Moscone Center to ensure heightened security measures for LinuxWorld. We are also working with San Francisco and State officials to ensure that our attendees, conference faculty, exhibitors and media are provided with an appropriately alert environment.
LinuxWorld Show Management will make every effort to ensure the security procedures cause the least possible amount of disruption without jeopardizing your safety. Thank you for your cooperation. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: How can I make copies or print?
| The Business Center, available at The Moscone Center will be open, should you need to make copies or utilize any of their other services. Any expenses incurred are the responsibility of the presenter. Show Management will not have the resources to make copies on-site. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: What is the Conference Attendee Lounge?
| Conference Faculty members are allowed unlimited access to the Conference Attendee Lounge. This area is open to all registered Conference Attendees specifically. It has been designed as an area for them to take a break away from the crowds, rest, grab a cup of coffee or organize their thoughts before attending sessions in the conference program, or plan their tour around the exhibit hall. This is also a great place to network with other conference attendees. Guests of Conference Faculty Members are admitted as long as they are accompanied by the Conference Faculty member if they are not registered for a conference package. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: What does each registration package include?
| All conference packages include access to: FREE Certification Testing, Keynotes & Feature Presentation, Birds of a Feather Meetings, and the Exhibit Floor. Please see the Registration section of the Web site to view the different conference package choices.
Value: $150
Free to conference attendees
50% off ($75) for expo attendees |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: What is the difference between tutorials and conference sessions?
| Tutorials are 3-hour long educational classes, designed to offer registered conference attendees in-depth training on key issues and technologies. Split in 2 half-day segments, attendees must register for the specific tutorials they want to attend; they cannot leave a pre-registered tutorial to view another. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: Can I go to other sessions?
| Conference Faculty Members are allowed unlimited access to the Conference Sessions, Keynotes & Feature Presentation, Exhibit Floor, and Birds-of-a-Feather Meetings. With a pre-arranged pass, you may request to attend a Tutorial if there is seating available. To request a pass please contact Adam DeMattia at (508) 988-7880 or adam_deMattia@idg.com .
Conference sessions are 60-minutes in length, and designed to give registered conference attendees top-quality, educational and technical content. They share valuable market research, hands-on experience and personal knowledge to help attendees learn how to understand, evaluate and compare Linux and Open Source options, as well as how to implement those decisions to save time and money in their daily endeavors. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: Which attendees get the CD-ROMs with the presentations?
| All registered conference attendees receive the Conference CD-ROM that contains all session presentations. The Exhibits Only registered attendees do not receive conference materials. |
ON-SITE LOGISTICS: What is the policy for bringing children onto the Exhibit Floor?
| "LinuxWorld is open to business professionals only. No one under 18 years of age will be admitted." |
GENERAL: Who should I contact with other questions?
| If you have any questions regarding anything about your session, conference logistics, speaking opportunities or conference content, Adam DeMattia
at 508-988-7880.
For any questions about PR opportunities, please contact Charlotte McCormack at 508-424-4837.
Questions regarding booth space and sponsorship opportunities, should be directed to the LinuxWorld Sales Team. |
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