Welcome - 2010 Sustainability in Public Works Conference Speakers!
This is your one-stop center for finding out what your responsibilities are as a 2010 APWA Sustainability in Public Works Speaker. Please read all of the information presented in each of the links below and submit the requested forms by the stated deadlines. We very much appreciate your efforts in preparing your presentation and would like to assist you in any way we are able. If you should have any questions, please contact Christina Davis, Continuing Education Project Manager at (816) 595-5216 (816) 595-5216 or cdavis@apwa.net.
2010 Sustainability Conference speakers have been selected. If you are not a confirmed 2010 speaker but are interested in speaking at one of APWA's 2011 conferences, please visit the Call for Presentations to submit a speaking proposal for 2011 events.
Speaker Checklist and Important Deadlines
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Speaker Responsibilities
Presentation Guidelines: APWA audiences come to our conferences expecting a professional level of exchange and to be able to take home information that will help their agencies provide improved public workds services to their communities. The four most common complaints noted on evaluations are:
- "The presentation was a 'sales' pitch for a particular product or service."
- "I couldn't read the slides."
- "One speaker took so much time that the others were not able give their full presentations."
- "I'd like more practical knowledge."
In response, these are the requirements we ask of you as you prepare for your session:
- If there are other speakers in your session, be sure to coordinate with them in advance to make sure that all of your presentations will fit into the assigned time frame. If you do not have the contact information for the individuals you will be co-presenting with, please contact Christina Davis at 816-595-5216 816-595-5216 or cdavis@apwa.net. We also recommend that you meet with the other speakers prior to your session to load all of your presentations on to one laptop computer.
- Selling from the podium can create conflict of interest problems for APWA. Presentations at APWA programs should never be advertisements for your products or services. If a product comparison is part of your presentation, disclose your financial interest in your product or service and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of competing products fairly.
Audiovisual Equipment Guidelines: Most speakers at APWA Conferences use PowerPoint slides in their presentations. APWA will provide an LCD projector as standard equipment in each session room, BUT - you must submit your presentation ahead of time or bring it on a USB/flasch drive. Fill out and submit your Audiovisual Equipment Request Form online. See Instructions for Submitting Speaker Presentations, below, for specific instructions on how to submit your presentation.
Registering for Sustainability Conference: As a speaker at APWA's Sustainability Conference, you must still register as an attendee with the appropriate member or non-member registration fee. Download the Speaker Registration Form, fill it out, and fax it in to register. *NOTE: Do not use the online attendee registration to register for this event*
Instructions for Submitting Speaker materials: We have a fast and easy way for you to submit your handouts. Simply upload your files to APWA's ftp site.
To upload:
- Using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher click below:
ftp://education:education@ftp.apwa.net
- Double Click on the "Sustainability 2010" folder to open
- Drag and drop your handout file(s) onto the site.
- Once your files appear in the window, you're done! Just close the window.
- If you have trouble using the ftp site, you may attach your handouts in an email to cdavis@apwa.net.
NOTE: Many e-mail servers won't allow people to send large files, so please try the ftp site first.
Travel/Lodging Arrangements: APWA does not reimburse travel expenses or make lodging arrangements for education session speakers. You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements and covering the expenses connected with your travel to APWA's 2010 Sustainability in Public Works Conference. Please make your hotel reservations early, as premium hotel space goes quickly.
If You Must Cancel: Information about your presentation has been included in marketing materials prepared to announce this conference. Registrants expect and look forward to your presentation. If at any time you become unable to honor your commitment to participate, please notify Christina Davis at 816-595-5216 816-595-5216 or cdavis@apwa.net. You will be asked to recruit a replacement speaker to assume your commitment.
If You Have Questions: If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Christina Davis.
Christina Davis, Project Manager of Continuing Education
Direct phone line: (816) 816-595-5216
Email: cdavis@apwa.net
Check out the full schedule for a complete list of other great sessions!
Missed this year's Call for Presentations? It's not too late to submit a proposal for APWA's 2011 events! Visit the Call for Presentations page for details.
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