Speaker Information

Contact Information (Please provide a second contact, if necessary)
Biography - Maximum 150 words. (Do not include a resume)
Photo (JPEG format, 300 dpi, minimum of 300x235 px preferred)

Terms & Conditions

Speakers must submit a PowerPoint or PDF by September 10, 2018.

You will be asked to agree to our "Copyright and Reproduction Terms."

For a full list of the terms and conditions applicable to speakers, please click HERE.

Session Details

Session Title
Brief Description (Under 30 words)
Full Description / Abstract
(150-word description and 4–5 bullet points)
Select Presentation Format
Audience Level of Presentation
- Introductory
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Business/All Audiences
Identify the Track(s) for your session
Have you given this presentation before? If yes, please explain when and where.
Additional presentation information (Books, publications, etc.)
Audio-Visual Requirements (Wireless microphone, data projector, and screen are provided as standard equipment)
Do you have the necessary financial and travel approvals from your company in order to attend and speak at the conference?

Presentation Format Options

Full Conference Session
(60 minutes)
Panel Discussion Session
(60 minutes)
Tutorials & Workshops (3 hours)
Lightning Talk (5 minute max)

Half-Day Sessions

Workshop and tutorials provide detailed technical information, skills, or methodologies. The speakers of these in-depth educational presentations receive an honorarium for their participation in the amount of $500 for each half-day session, plus an additional $250 bonus to speakers who provide their final presentation slides by the September 10, 2018 deadline.

5-Minute Lightning Talks

One speaker (only) presenting ideas, solutions, methods, products, research projects, or implementation experience on any topic you like. This is a great way to present ideas to a full audience. Sessions are always well attended!

IMPORTANT NOTE: All content and format suggestions are reviewed by the Program Advisory Committee. Final presentations must be approved to participate. For questions about speaking, please contact DATAVERSITY CEO and Program Chair Tony Shaw at tony@dataversity.net.

Multiple speakers and multiple presentation options may be proposed. The first (primary) speaker receives complimentary conference attendance. Additional speakers or panelists register with an 80% discount code.