Speakers

Speakers and their presentations are the heart and soul of each Warpstock Europe event—and one of the main reasons why people attend it. In order to streamline the process of becoming a speaker and to ease a speaker's life, we have put together the key facts and answers to some frequently asked questions.

In case you are missing specific information or answers to your questions, get in contact with our Presentation Manager.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Presentations generally are held in English (for details please refer to the FAQ)
• Presentations are repeated at least once and on a different day.
  There might be exceptions like workshops lasting half a day or more, or panel discussions.
• Generally, speakers are restricted to a maximum of 2 different presentations during the event.
  Exceptions are possible, e.g. in case of teamed presentations.
• You will have to submit the following along with your presentation suggestion:
  
  • a description of yourself (or an update if a description already exists),
  • a photograph (picture) of yourself,
  • an abstract of the presentation content or topic, and
  • a statement on which days you are able to do the presentation(s).
• You will have to submit the presentation material (slides, etc.) in PDF format at least 2 weeks before the event starts to the Presentation Manager

The process

The following is a chronological description of the process of becoming a speaker. It includes duties, deliverables, and deadlines:

1. You have been asked by the event team to hold a presentation at Warpstock or you submit your suggestion to the Presentation Manager.
2. In case you have submited a suggestion for a presentation, the event team will check your proposal and accept or decline it.
3. The Presentation Manager will ask you
   • to submit the following for our website:
     • a summary/abstract of the presentation or its topic,
     • a description of the speaker (you), and
     • a photograph of you.
   • how long the presentation(s) last in times of 45-minute chunks, and
   • for your availability during the event days (for the schedule planning).
4. Inform the Presentation Manager about any special requirements you may have regarding the presentation room or facilities (e.g., internet connectivity, full darkening possible, a provided computer or flipchart, etc.).
5. You may then start preparing or continue on your presentation material.
6. Submit all your presentation material to the Presentation Manager no later  than 2 weeks before the event starts.
7. Take your presentation with you to Warpstock Europe, either
   • in your preferred format and on your own machine, or
   • as a PDF file on a removable device.
8. Until the event starts, have a look for changes in the schedule and/or according notifications from the Presentation Manager.
9. At the event, get in contact with the Presentation Manager so he knows you're there.

This is only a rough compilation of the basics and essential steps involved. For more information, please refer to the speaker FAQ.

Speakers FAQ