Information for speakers

The Speaker Info Session webinar recording is now available to view. We encourage all speakers and Chairs to watch the recording for important information about preparing for AIEC.

The speaker PowerPoint template is now available. Please submit your presentation by Wednesday 21 October using the submission process outlined here. Please read the instructions carefully before uploading. We also recommend bringing a copy of your presentation on a USB drive as a backup.

If you are participating in the AIEC program as a speaker, presenter, facilitator, Chair, panelist, moderator or other session contributor, please read the information below carefully. It includes important speaker guidelines, presentation requirements and event information to help you prepare for the conference. For the purposes of the AIEC program, the term 'speaker' applies to all of these roles.

	Key dates Important key dates for all speakers, presenters and chairs. Learn more
	Speaker profile Make sure your profile is ready to go. Your speaker profile is an important way for delegates to discover your session and learn more about you. Once the program is available, please take a moment to check that your name, title, organisation, photo and bio are accurate and up to date. Need to make a change? You can update your speaker profile through your XCD profile.
	Information Session for speakers and chairs Missed the live session? Catch up with the Speaker Info Session recording. The session covers everything you need to know to prepare for AIEC, including: what to expect on the day of your session tips and guidelines for presenting and chairing important information to help you prepare answers to common speaker questions The recording is now available to view. We recommend all speakers and Chairs watch the recording before the conference.
	Audiovisual Find out what to expect from audio visual at AIEC, including presentation requirements, technical support, media files, Wi-Fi, session recordings and more. Read more
	Speakers’ Preparation Room Get set for your session with support from our AV and event team. The Speakers’ Preparation Room is where you can check your presentation, confirm your setup and get ready for your session. All speakers and Chairs must report to the Speakers’ Preparation Room at least 2 hours before their session, or preferably the day before. Learn more
	Presentation tips Here are some useful tips to keep in mind when presenting at AIEC. Read more Chair guidelines Please read these guidelines to prepare for your session if you are chairing a session at AIEC. Read more
	What to do on the day of your session Here's where you will find information on what to do when you arrive at the venue. Read more
	Promote your session Share your involvement with your network and build excitement for your session using our dedicated AIEC Promo Toolkit. The toolkit includes social media tiles, email banners, and official branding assets to help you spread the word. Learn more
	Session formats Learning and knowledge-sharing at AIEC is offered through a range of different session formats. These include interactive formats such as cafés and campfires, or more structured and didactic formats such as panels and presentations. Find out more about how these sessions are structured and how the room will be set up. Learn more
	Date and time of your session The program will be subject to change. Please ensure you remain available on Wednesday and Thursday as changes to the program in the lead up to the conference are possible.
	Terms and Conditions All speakers, whether invited or accepted via the Call for Proposals must be aware of, and agree to, the AIEC Terms and Conditions, including the speaker registration fee, Privacy Policy, Non-Commercial Policy and Code of Conduct. If you are not attending the conference, but you are the primary contact for a submitted proposal, please ensure you are also aware of our Terms and Conditions.
	Speaker registration Speakers must be registered to attend AIEC. All speakers are entitled to the discounted speaker registration fees. Learn more
	Recording Your session may be recorded and available on the conference app after the conference. The decision about which sessions are recorded will be made by the Program Committee. Recorded sessions appear in the online program with the following tag:
	Presentations PowerPoint presentations may be made available for viewing or download after the conference, along with recordings of selected sessions. If you do not want your presentation to be made available, please advise the Speakers' Preparation Room staff or conference organisers at aiec@thinkbusinessevents.com.au before the end of the conference. If your presentation contains sensitive or commercially confidential information, we strongly encourage you to provide a modified version with this information removed.
	Filming and photography The AIEC Media Crew will take photographs and video footage during sessions and throughout the conference. This may include screen grabs from recorded sessions. Images and footage may be used in conference communications, post-conference content and the promotion of future AIEC events.