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speakers-guide

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Are you speaking at BIL? Here are some questions you might have...

What is the schedule?
- The schedule is finalized about a week before, and we cluster talks based on participant interests. For some insight into how the schedule is made, take a look at this blog posting. If you have requests, i.e. particular times or room requirements, send and e mail to HuffmanTM@gmail.com
How long should my talk be?
- There are two formats, long and short. Long is 45 minutes, and will probably be in a smaller room. Short format is 15 minutes, and will probably be in a larger room.
Where should I stay?
- See hotel notes on the wiki.
First e-mail sent to the speakers may be found here
Updated version of the Speaker Schedule e-mail sent to the speakers I had e-mail addresses for here.

A good talk doesn't happen by accident.

Here are some points shamelessly stolen from BarCamp.

A presentation is a lot like a conversation where the other side can hardly get a word in edgewise. Here are a few tips to help the conversation go more smoothly.

Think about the four to seven most exciting and/or important points about the topic.
Write the points on index cards, one point per card.
Practice telling people about these points.
As you practice, you will come up with interesting notes on the points. Scribble these on the card.
Add in a card to introduce yourself.
Add in a card to remind people to ask questions (during or at the end or both)
Bring business cards (or something) to give people so that they can reach you.