For Speakers

On this page you will find tools and information to facilitate your participation as a session speaker and/or workshop trainer at the 2010 Global Conference in Tampa. Please review all items carefully and contact the appropriate Education Department staff person if you have any questions.

 

PowerPoint Template
Please use this Template (.ppt) to prepare your workshop and/or session slides. The template contains helpful hints for creating the presentation.

 

Speaker Orientation Webinar and FAQ
Listen to a Webinar regarding what’s new at the Global Conference this year, speaker responsibilities, etc. Review Speaker FAQ (.pdf).

 

Speaker Responsibilities
This Document (.pdf) covers general speaker responsibilities. These responsibilities were also outlined in the Speaker Agreement letter

 

Speaker Ready Room
Speakers may practice their presentation in Room 6 of the Tampa Convention Center. There is no need to bring your laptop. All equipment will be provided. Presentations will be available on the computer in the Speaker Ready room; however, it’s always a good idea to bring a back-up copy of your presentation to the meeting.  Please limit your practice time to 30 minutes and be mindful of others who may be waiting.

 

Available Dates/Times:

	Friday, April 23	7:00 am – 6:00 pm
	Saturday, April 24	7:00 am – 6:00 pm
	Sunday, April 25	7:00 am – 6:00 pm
	Monday, April 26	7:00 am – 6:00 pm
	Tuesday, April 27	7:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

Meeting Room Set-Up and Audiovisual Equipment
If you need additional equipment beyond what is listed here (including extra flipchart packages), contact Roy Golden at PSAV, 800-966-4498. Additional equipment will not be ordered onsite by ACRP staff.

 

(a) Workshops

	- One wireless lavaliere microphone
	- Screen
	- Desktop computer
	- LCD projector with connecting cords
	- One laser pointer
	- One flipchart package
	- Standard set-up is classroom style with a head table, chairs, lectern, and water.

(b) Concurrent sessions and panel discussions

	- One wireless lavaliere microphone
	- Screen
	- Desktop computer
	- LCD projector with connecting cords
	- One laser pointer
	- Panel Sessions: One tabletop microphone per two seated panelists at the head table
	- Standing floor microphone[s]
	- Standard set-up is 60% classroom and 40% theater style with a head table, chairs, lectern, and water.

 

Poster Guidelines
Please review this guide (.pdf) to creating a poster for the Global Conference.

 

Your Session Room
Visit 'My Briefcase' for information on your currently assigned session room. Please contact Casey Milch at cmilch@acrpnet.org to retrieve your eCode if you’ve forgotten it.

 

Hotel Accommodations
All program speakers are responsible for securing their own accommodations in Tampa. ACRP room block rates expire March 23, 2010. If the room block fills before March 23rd, the block will be closed and discounts may no longer be available. Rooms are booking quickly. We encourage you to Book Your Room Online at your absolute earliest convenience.

 

Travel Related Expenses
All program speakers are responsible for their own travel and hotel reservations. ACRP does not reimburse speakers for airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, or any travel-related expenses; nor does ACRP reimburse for other recreational tours or events booked by the instructor while traveling.

 

CE Credit
For the first time ever, you may self-report credit for your presentation. You may only report this hour once; it may not be reported again. You may also receive credit for other conference sessions and workshops that you attend, with the completion of an evaluation form via the online system.

 

Evaluation
All sessions will be evaluated via an online system. The evaluation period will close May 10 and we will issue you a personalized summary report for each session at which you present. The summary reports are scheduled to be distributed beginning the week of May 24.

 

Key Due Dates for Speakers

	- Tuesday, February 16: Order any additional AV equipment (PSAV)
	- Monday, March 1: PowerPoint Slides and Supplementary Handouts
	- Tuesday, March 23: Make Hotel and Air Travel

We thank you for your participation and look forward to seeing you in Tampa