Presenter Resources

This page contains information and resources to assist you as a presenter at the Enterprise Summit: Analytics. If you do not find an answer to your question, please contact us.

General Information for All Presenters

Q: Do I need to register to present?

A: 

As a presenter, you must register in order to present. Be sure to register by March 6 to get the early-bird rate. We also encourage you to book your hotel and travel early. Please visit our Hotel and Travel page for more information.


+ MORE
- LESS

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

A: 

An EDUCAUSE Profile is required to be listed as a session presenter and for conference registration. Also, because your profile is displayed with your session in the online agenda, it is important to have your current title and institution/organization. Please also upload a professional headshot.

Need to create a profile?

  • Go to the Member Directory home page.
  • Click the "Create a Profile" link.
  • You'll be prompted to enter an email address first so the system can cross-check the database. If your email is not in the database, the next screen will direct you to "Create a Profile."
    • 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.

Have a profile?

  • Log in from the Member Directory home page.
  • If you have a profile, log in with the red Login button in the upper right corner of your screen.
    • If you have forgotten your username/password, you may reset both from the Login page.
  • Once logged in, Update Your 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)."

+ MORE
- LESS

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

A: 

EDUCAUSE provides an optional PowerPoint template for your convenience. The template is in 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen).


+ MORE
- LESS

Q: How will my onsite room be set up?

A: 

The meeting rooms will be set in rounds of 10. The presenters will be on stage with chairs available, two small coffee tables, and a lectern.


+ MORE
- LESS

Q: Is there a floor plan for my session?

A: 

Q: Will I have access to audio/video equipment?

A: 

All of the session rooms will have the following standard AV:

  • LCD projector with HDMI capabilities and screen (16:9, widescreen format)
  • Microphones:
    • One wireless handheld microphone
    • Two wireless lavaliers
    • Sound patch for computer audio to the room through house sound

Please note: Computers are NOT provided in meeting rooms. Please bring your own computer and before arriving please make sure it is equipped with a standard HDMI output and that you know how to use a projector with your computer.


+ MORE
- LESS

Q: Will I have Internet access?

A: 

The following internet connections will be available:

  • Wireless access will be available for both presenters and attendees. The connection speed will be sufficient to access and navigate web pages and email.
  • One Ethernet connection will be provided for presenter use (cable dropped between lectern and table and requested to be long enough for use at either location).

Substantial bandwidth will be provided and should be sufficient for basic applications you wish to present. However, if you know that your presentation will require significant bandwidth and have concerns, please contact Sarah Reynolds.


+ MORE
- LESS

Q: Will my session be evaluated?

A: 

Your audience will rate and comment on your session. On your last slide, as well as putting your contact details, encourage attendees to provide feedback by asking them to complete the session/presenter evaluation on the mobile app or in the online agenda. We will send you your session ratings and comments within one month of the event. Highly rated presenters may be considered for other speaking opportunities with EDUCAUSE.


+ MORE
- LESS

Q: Do you have tips on delivering an effective, engaging presentation?

A: 

Yes! Please visit the Presenter Concierge page of our website for EDUCAUSE's new microlearning module series on "Presentation Best Practices." This series will help you create an outstanding presentation by focusing on the practices adopted by the most effective speakers, presenters, and facilitators. Expect to spend approximately one hour with the entire six-part series. Each module is only about 10 minutes and will help you plan your time, materials, and interactive elements for maximum impact.


+ MORE
- LESS

Q: How do I share my session resources, and should I include a copyright statement?

A: 

All presenters should share their presentation materials prior to the conference. Please upload all slides to the Speaker Portal using the following format for file names.

Please rename files to be uploaded with the session title and the resource type (examples: NameofSession_Slides.ppt and/or NameofSession_ Handout.pdf). If you password-protect a PDF document, please make sure to enable the file to be read by a screen reader. It is our goal to make our resources easily available to those who use adaptive and assistive technology to access files over the internet.

You may use this copyright statement on one of your first 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), which grants usage to the general public, with appropriate credit to the author.

Uploading a Resource or Document to a Session:

  1. Log in to the Speaker Portal and click on My Sessions tab.
  2. Click on the session title to which you would like to add resources.
  3. Navigate to the Manage Documents tab.
  4. Click on the Upload button.
  5. Click on the Choose File button.
  6. Find and select the document to upload.
  7. Select the file type.
  8. If the file type is not a PowerPoint or a video, please select Resources.
  9. Add a descriptive title for the document (see above for naming).
  10. Comments: This is for your use only as well as content managers who will be able to view your comments.
  11. Click the green Upload button.
  12. Success! You did it! The status will say "pending"; however, it is automatically approved to your online session listing. (Please allow 12–24 hours for the next system sync.) To confirm the resource was uploaded, please visit your session listing on the Enterprise Summit online agenda.

+ MORE
- LESS