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Speaker Headquarters will guide you through the logistical details for your speaking engagement at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo.
Upon your confirmation, the following needs to be completed:
1. Speaker Authorization Form - must be returned to confirm your participation in the conference
2. Contact Information - provide contact information for you and assistant/pubic relations contacts
3. Biography - provide about 1 paragraph or 150 words
4. Photo - high resolution JPEG file or at least 135 (horizontal) x 155 (vertical) pixels - larger is preferred
5. Audio Visual - you are responsible for bringing your own laptop. If you require specific equipment or would prefer to reserve a computer, please email Adam DeMattia.
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1. This is not the place to create an advertisement for your organization or product. Rather, your presentation is a chance to inform and educate attendees on key industry challenges, issues and solutions. You may be asked to resubmit your slides.
2. Before you create your visuals, ask yourself:
- What information will my audience want to take away from my presentation?
- What can I do so the visual information that I’m providing can motivate attendees to action?
3. Use the simplest terms and relationships
4. Use a consistent format and an easy-to-read font for your slides
5. Convey one point or comparison per visual
6. Carefully proofread your transcript, charts, graphics; you are the best judge of technical accuracy
7. Show only highlights on each slide; YOU are there to provide additional information
8. Provide your slides in the same order as your talk
9. Keep a copy of all your slides and email us your final version or bring back up on USB/Jump/Flash drive
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How you present yourself to your audience can make or break your talk. Listed here are some points that are a quick refresher as you prepare for your presentation.
| » | Prepare Your Mindset |
| » | Psyche yourself up! Warm up your vocal cords with some simple drills. Do some stretching to relieve the tension in your neck, shoulders and hands. Relax your facial muscles by LAUGHING. Take deep breaths. Eat chocolate...it produces natural endorphins in your body that can relieve stress. |
| » | Show enthusiasm for your topic! |
| » | Show confidence. |
| » | Project positive thoughts. Imagine your audience giving you a rousing standing ovation. See them rushing the podium, shaking your hand and telling you this has been the best presentation they've ever experienced! Polish Your Delivery |
| » | Rehearse your presentation, but don't memorize it. Practice in front of a mirror, friend, spouse or colleague. Tape yourself and then listen for any rough spots. |
| » | Don't read from your notes and never read from the screen. |
| » | Talk louder than you think you should. As you increase volume, you automatically increase inflection as well. |
| » | Speak clearly and loud enough so the microphone can pick up your voice. |
| » | Use humor, as appropriate, to connect to or extend the content. |
| » | Make eye contact with various members of the audience. Work the whole room, but don't do it mechanically. |
| » | Use body movement for effect only, otherwise stand still when speaking. Refrain from rocking or swaying. |
| » | Use gestures to animate your presentation and channel nervous energy productively. Make your gestures large and above the waist. |
| » | Communicate a sincere and positive attitude. Convey "I feel great, and I am here to help you learn." |
| » | Refrain from using empty words and fillers, such as "uh, like, you know, uhm..." |
| » | Strive for the Five C's of platform excellence. You should look and sound confident, credible, competent, convincing and comfortable. |
| » | IMPORTANT! When an audience member asks a question, repeat the question (...repeat the question) so the entire audience can hear the question. |
| » | Respect your audience's schedule and stay within the allotted time. |
| » | Encourage attendees to complete the evaluation forms so you can learn how the audience responded to your presentation.
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Moderators are responsible for:
| » | reviewing and coordinating presentation content from their respective session speakers - includes examining speaker PowerPoint presentations to assure they are not too heavily "promotional" or are sales or marketing-oriented |
| » | planning and coordinating the format of panel presentations, communicating this format and any changes to speakers |
| » | providing speakers with any necessary material to be used in the session as part of the planning process
coordinating and managing speakers on the day of the event (most likely scheduling a pre-event meeting time at the facility) | Speakers are responsible for:
| » | coordinating their presentations with moderators |
| » | providing presentation slides/reference materials for online listing |
| » | informing moderators of any substitutions or cancellations | Workshop Instructors are responsible for:
| » | providing their presentation slides/reference materials (preferably in workbook format) for print |
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