General Information for All Presenters

This is the most exciting EDUCAUSE Annual Conference yet, with more features and options than ever before! We hope this FAQ will help you better understand the virtual sessions and your role as a presenter. If you have questions not addressed below, please let us know what we are missing by contacting Sarah Reynolds at [email protected].

Q: What are the main resources available to me?

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Q: Do I need to register to present?

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Yes, all presenters should register in order to access the hundreds of live and on-demand sessions, the exhibit hall, and networking activities on our new virtual platform. Please register by September 15 to take advantage of the early-bird rate.


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Q: How do I create or update my EDUCAUSE profile?

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Your bio and profile picture will be displayed alongside your session listing. Please follow these steps to update or create your profile:

How to Update Your Profile

  • Log in from the Member Directory Home Page.
    • NOTE: Do not search the member directory for your profile—it will return a static page that cannot be edited.
    • If you have forgotten your username/password, you may reset both from the Login page.
  • Once logged in, My Profile will display. Click this to update your bio, photo, visibility setting, and more.
    • Make sure that your visibility setting (found within Edit Primary Info) is not too restrictive. We recommend the option Visible only to authenticated EDUCAUSE members (with contact info).

How to Create a Profile

  • Log in from the Member Directory Home Page.
  • Click Create a Profile and proceed through prompts.
    • NOTE: Please wait until you receive an email indicating that your profile has been approved; then proceed with the steps under Have a Profile.

If you need assistance, please contact the Membership Team at [email protected] or 303-449-4430.


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Q: Is there a PowerPoint template I can use for my presentation?

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Yes, EDUCAUSE has prepared a PowerPoint template for your convenience.

Important Note: This statement below appears on the EDUCAUSE PowerPoint template and highlights the terms of the permission agreement you accepted in EDUCAUSE's Publishing Agreement. If you are using your own PowerPoint, please include this statement on one of your slides:

This presentation leaves copyright of the content to the presenter. Unless otherwise noted in the materials, uploaded content carries the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which grants usage to the general public, with appropriate credit to the author.

Please note that adult learning principles/best practices include the following recommendations for presenters using PowerPoint:

  • Ensure your attendees can see your slides: Use 30-point font or larger.
  • The use of images that evoke, inspire, or compare to the educational points you are making will make for a much better presentation than large amounts of text.
  • Limit the amount of text on your slides. Slides should complement the ideas that are being shared verbally by the presenter, not contain the entire text of the message being conveyed.
  • For more tips on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation, visit EDUCAUSE's Presenter Concierge page.

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Q: Do you have resources and advice on delivering an effective, engaging presentation?

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Yes! Please visit the Presenter Concierge section of our website for resources and EDUCAUSE's micro-learning module series on Presentation Best Practices.


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Q: How can I spread the word about my session and the conference?

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Use your social media connections by using #ELI2021 on all of your posts. We have some excellent tips and templates for your use in our Presenter Promotional Toolkit.


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Q: Which platform are you using to host the virtual event on?

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To deliver a seamless event experience, we'll be using the FREEMAN OnlineEvent® platform for the main conference.


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Q: Will the sessions be recorded?

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Yes, all content will be made available on-demand after the conference through January 31, 2020.


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Q: Will I receive an attendee list?

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Once you register for the conference and are able to access the event platform, you’ll be able to connect with others. EDUCAUSE has made available a number of one-on-one and small-group networking opportunities.


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