Key dates for speakers

Task	Date
Make final edits to your session submission in the X-CD portal Ensure your title, abstract and learning objectives are correct. Also ensure you have clearly outlined how your session will run in the 'Session outline' field.	31 May
Update your speaker bio in the X-CD portal	30 June
Registration opens	1 June
Preliminary program released Check the program to see the date and time of your session	End of June
Full (online) program released Full abstracts and speaker bios/photos will be published in the online program.	End of July
Register for the conference (speaker registration deadline) Speakers not registered by this date will be withdrawn from the program	1 August
Submit pre-recorded presentation (for virtual speakers) Upload your MP4 or MOV file to Dropbox.	September (date TBA)
Request polling or special AV requirements during your session Advise Think Business Events if you will be doing a live poll during your session.	September (date TBA)
Speaker/chair training session(s)	September (date TBA)
Submit polling questions Deadline to submit poll questions and answers.	October (date TBA)
Log in to the app and virtual platform Start engaging with delegates, book appointments, browse the Braindate marketplace and build your agenda for the week	4 October (date TBA)
Email your PowerPoint and/or media file	Approx 1 week before the conference starts (date TBA)
Conference starts	18 October (date TBA)