You can contribute to create a great Conference by supporting your presenter! Be a Speaker Buddy!

As a Speaker Buddy you will be able to create an enjoyable experience for all participants and get to interact first hand with some of the most renowned names in our profession worldwide.

So, what do a Speaker Buddy do? We have provided a list of how Speaker Buddies can give a hand (or two of course) to their presenters, check it out.

20  minutes before the session

1.      Collect an envelope for your workshop(s) from the registration desk.

2.      Check the room set up as per specification, i.e. room layout, material required, e.g. markers, masking tape

3.      Assist the presenter/facilitator to set up the room according to his/her needs.

4.      Confirm his/her short biography with the presenter. The short biography will be provided in the session envelope.

At the beginning of the session

1.      Ensure that all participants register on the registration sheet provided for each session.

Check the number of participants present against available handout material. If there is a need to still produce handout material please report to registration desk!

2.      Introduce and welcome the presenter at the  start of the workshop

At the end of the session

1.      Monitor the time and inform the presenter 15 minutes before the end of the session.

2.      Assist the presenter with the Q&A part in the session, if (s)he so desires.

3.      5 minutes before closing:

a.      Distribute and collect participants’ feedback forms

b.      Present the gift to the presenter(s) and express your thanks on behalf of all participants

4.      Return the session envelope with registration sheet and feedback form to the registration desk

Items per workshop provided by organizers:

1.      Presenter gift (s)

2.      Envelope with

a.      Presenter’s Short biography

b.      Presenter’s room layout requirements

c.       Registration sheet

d.      Feedback forms

e. Workshop handouts if available.