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EMF Speaker Guide

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	= ~~EMF~~ Speaker Guide =		= First Time Speaker Guide =

	Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp.		Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp.

Liedra at 08:44, 28 August 2018

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	Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp.		Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp.

	~~This~~ guide gives a few notes to help make your experience as smooth as possible.		If you're a first time speaker (or an experienced one!) this guide gives a few notes to help make your experience as smooth as possible.

	We're aware that some speakers at EMF are seasoned pros at public speaking, and for others this may be a first time giving a talk. In either case EMF is a friendly crowd and if your talk has been selected that means that you're sure of an interested and engaged audience.		We're aware that some speakers at EMF are seasoned pros at public speaking, and for others this may be a first time giving a talk. In either case EMF is a friendly crowd and if your talk has been selected that means that you're sure of an interested and engaged audience.

	== In ~~Preperation:~~ ==		== In Preparation ==

	You'll have prepared and practiced your talk. You've got your tickets for EMF, What next?		You'll have prepared and practiced your talk. You've got your tickets for EMF, What next?

	If you have materials to support your talk such as slides, then we suggest that you bring these with you on your laptop & USB stick, and perhaps also upload to the cloud (Dropbox / Google drive etc.) in case your laptop gets left on the train / breaks down etc. Don't forget to pack your laptop charger!		If you have materials to support your talk such as slides, then we suggest that you bring these with you on your laptop & USB stick, and perhaps also upload to the cloud (Dropbox/Google drive etc.) in case your laptop gets left on the train/breaks down etc. Don't forget to pack your laptop charger!

	~~NB - if~~ you are playing music as part of your presentation - please make sure that this is copyright free, otherwise it can cause problems for streamed / uploaded talks.		If you are playing music as part of your presentation - please make sure that this is copyright free, otherwise it can cause problems for streamed/uploaded talks. If you can't avoid it, let us know when you register at the Green Room.

	~~'''Speaker Ops people and what they (we) do:'''~~		== Facilities available ==

	~~The Speaker Ops crew are here to help you~~ - ~~if you need anything please ask~~ and ~~we'll do what we can~~ to ~~help. We're also here~~ to ~~help make sure you're in~~ the ~~right place at the right time~~ and ~~to introduce you / prompt questions after your talk etc~~.		Each stage has an AV system with:

			- A lectern and connection for your laptop to plug to the projector and sound system.

	~~'''Facilities available~~:~~'''~~		- Projectors that are 1080p with a 16:9 aspect ratio. They can accept DVI, HDMI, MiniDisplayport and USB-C as display outputs; VGA is not supported.

	~~Each stage has an AV system~~ with:		- Audio with connections via HDMI and a standard 3.5mm audio connector (headphone cable).

	- ~~A lecturn and connection~~ for your ~~laptop to plug to the projector~~ and ~~sound system. The Stage teams run~~ the ~~AV and make sure levels are good etc.<br>~~		- Enough microphones for both your talk and for taking questions from the audience.
	~~- Microphones for yourself and so that~~ audience ~~questions can be heard~~.

	In order to project please make sure that your laptop has an HDMI output or suitable adapter to support a standard HDMI lead. Standard projector resolution is HD - 1920x1080 (which matches most HD screens now).
	~~Audio is normally run through a 3.5mm jack connection (headphone connector cable).~~

	There is a supply of water at the stage ~~and we'll make sure you have a bottle~~.		There is a supply of water at the stage.

	Note that there should be good Internet available around site and from the stages on Wi-Fi - but just in case of Murphy's law and the chance that the Internet connection might be offline: if you have any videos or other media etc. that are part of your talk then it is a good idea to make sure that these are available offline.		Note that there should be good Internet available around site and from the stages on Wi-Fi - but just in case of Murphy's law and the chance that the Internet connection might be offline: if you have any videos or other media etc. that are part of your talk then it is a good idea to make sure that these are available offline.

	== On the Day: ==		== On the Day ==

	~~'''Where~~ you need to ~~be and when:'''~~		As mentioned on the [[Speaking]] page, you need to register at the Green Room at least 30 mins before your talk.

	~~The~~ Green Room ~~is to be found on the EMF Camp next to the Info Tent and First Aid. The Green room serves a number of purposes~~:~~<br>~~		In the Green Room we can provide:
	~~1) as the center of meeting and co-ordination for talks and speakers / SpeakerOps peeps, and <br>~~
	~~2) as a space where you can prepare as a speaker, practice your talk, get into your best mental state etc. We have plenty of water for you also.<br>~~
	~~3) We'll have mains in case you need to charge your batteries (though your tent will too as long as you pack an extension reel!),~~

	~~Unless you've made any other arrangements already, please do report to the Green Room half an hour before~~ your talk and we'll be able to make sure you are ready, and we can take you down to the stage you'll be talking on. Note that mobile phone signals onsite are not great, so coming to the speaker Ops room seems a good idea.		- support and assistance with finalising your talk

	NB - ~~you'd be welcome at~~ the ~~Green Room any time and please do stop in~~ to ~~say hello in advance if you like / have any questions. We'll aim to have the Green Room staffed with a co-ordinator for the majority of the event.~~		- the ability to charge your devices

	~~Many of the talks are recorded~~ and ~~/ or streamed~~ to ~~the net. You should already have been asked about this at the RFP stage, but we normally confirm preferences to make sure everyone is clear and happy.~~		- moral support to help you psych up for your talk (and you're welcome to practice with us too)

	~~'''In the tent at your talk:'''~~		- answers to most questions about giving talks/workshops, so please do come along and ask if you have a question!

	~~We'll help make sure you~~ are ~~connected up and when the time comes we'll introduce~~ you ~~and your talk~~ to the ~~audience~~ so ~~that~~ you ~~can begin~~.		Note that mobile phone signals on site are not great; you must physically report to the Green Room so we can check you off our list.

	After your main talk is finished, there may be time for a few questions and SpeakerOps will take the mic around so that the questioner can be heard. If there are more questions than time allows, then you might like to take further questions outside or in the bar afterwards.

	~~===FAQ:===~~

	Q) ~~Who do I ask~~ if ~~I have~~ any ~~quetions~~?<br>		==FAQ==
	A) ~~Please feel free~~ to ~~get~~ in ~~touch with~~ the ~~SpeakerOps / Content team members~~.

			Q) What if there are any technical hitches on stage during my talk? <br>
			A) EMF is a live event and generally runs quite smoothly but occasionally there might be the odd hitch. If it's a technical problem then the Stage/AV teams will take care of it - ie it's our problem and not yours. If you have complicated hardware setup requirements, it might be worthwhile organising with the Green Room when you arrive on site to do a trial on the stages before the day starts - we have no gaps in the schedule so you won't be able to do much before your talk.

	~~Q) Is there a Speaker Party @ EMF?<br>~~
	~~A) Yes - it's Called EMF! (ie at EMF everyone is a volunteer so the whole event counts as a Speaker Party)~~

	~~Q) Can I request a bowl of M&Ms with the blue ones taken out?<br>~~
	~~A) You can request this. Realistically we'll likely suggest that if you bring along a big bag of M&Ms then we'll be happy to help you seperate out any you don't like and find a suitable home for them!~~

	~~Q) What if there are any technical hitches on stage during my talk? <br>~~
	A) EMF is a live event and generally runs quite smoothly but occasionally there might be the odd hitch. If it's a technical problem then the Stage / AV teams will take care of it - ie it's our problem and not yours. It can be a good idea to think of a useful time filler in case tihs happens - ie make the best of the opportunity this affords during any brief technical hiatus - such as 'While the technical issue is sorted out it looks like I might have a couple of minutes to tell you about X which did not quite fit into the talk...' etc.

	Thanks once again in advance for sharing your time, talk and energy to help make EMF the ~~facinating~~ festival that it is!		Thanks once again in advance for sharing your time, talk and energy to help make EMF the fascinating festival that it is!

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	== EMF Speaker Guide ==		= EMF Speaker Guide =


	Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp.		Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp.
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	We're aware that some speakers at EMF are seasoned pros at public speaking, and for others this may be a first time giving a talk. In either case EMF is a friendly crowd and if your talk has been selected that means that you're sure of an interested and engaged audience.		We're aware that some speakers at EMF are seasoned pros at public speaking, and for others this may be a first time giving a talk. In either case EMF is a friendly crowd and if your talk has been selected that means that you're sure of an interested and engaged audience.


	== In Preperation: ==		== In Preperation: ==
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	== On the Day: ==		== On the Day: ==


	'''Where you need to be and when:'''		'''Where you need to be and when:'''

	The Green Room is to be found on the EMF Camp next to the Info Tent and First Aid. The Green room serves ~~two~~ purposes: 1) as the center of meeting and co-ordination for talks and speakers / SpeakerOps peeps, and 2) as a space where you can prepare as a speaker, practice your talk, get into your best mental state etc. We have plenty of water for you also.		The Green Room is to be found on the EMF Camp next to the Info Tent and First Aid. The Green room serves a number of purposes:<br>
			1) as the center of meeting and co-ordination for talks and speakers / SpeakerOps peeps, and <br>
			2) as a space where you can prepare as a speaker, practice your talk, get into your best mental state etc. We have plenty of water for you also.<br>
			3) We'll have mains in case you need to charge your batteries (though your tent will too as long as you pack an extension reel!),

	Unless you've made any other arrangements already, please do report to the Green Room half an hour before your talk and we'll be able to make sure you are ready, and we can take you down to the stage you'll be talking on. Note that mobile phone signals onsite are not great, so coming to the speaker Ops room seems a good idea.		Unless you've made any other arrangements already, please do report to the Green Room half an hour before your talk and we'll be able to make sure you are ready, and we can take you down to the stage you'll be talking on. Note that mobile phone signals onsite are not great, so coming to the speaker Ops room seems a good idea.

			NB - you'd be welcome at the Green Room any time and please do stop in to say hello in advance if you like / have any questions. We'll aim to have the Green Room staffed with a co-ordinator for the majority of the event.

	Many of the talks are recorded and / or streamed to the net. You should already have been asked about this at the RFP stage, but we normally confirm preferences to make sure everyone is clear and happy.		Many of the talks are recorded and / or streamed to the net. You should already have been asked about this at the RFP stage, but we normally confirm preferences to make sure everyone is clear and happy.
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	After your main talk is finished, there may be time for a few questions and SpeakerOps will take the mic around so that the questioner can be heard. If there are more questions than time allows, then you might like to take further questions outside or in the bar afterwards.		After your main talk is finished, there may be time for a few questions and SpeakerOps will take the mic around so that the questioner can be heard. If there are more questions than time allows, then you might like to take further questions outside or in the bar afterwards.

			===FAQ:===

			Q) Who do I ask if I have any quetions?<br>
			A) Please feel free to get in touch with the SpeakerOps / Content team members.

			Q) Is there a Speaker Party @ EMF?<br>
			A) Yes - it's Called EMF! (ie at EMF everyone is a volunteer so the whole event counts as a Speaker Party)

			Q) Can I request a bowl of M&Ms with the blue ones taken out?<br>
			A) You can request this. Realistically we'll likely suggest that if you bring along a big bag of M&Ms then we'll be happy to help you seperate out any you don't like and find a suitable home for them!

			Q) What if there are any technical hitches on stage during my talk? <br>
			A) EMF is a live event and generally runs quite smoothly but occasionally there might be the odd hitch. If it's a technical problem then the Stage / AV teams will take care of it - ie it's our problem and not yours. It can be a good idea to think of a useful time filler in case tihs happens - ie make the best of the opportunity this affords during any brief technical hiatus - such as 'While the technical issue is sorted out it looks like I might have a couple of minutes to tell you about X which did not quite fit into the talk...' etc.

	Thanks once again in advance for sharing your time, talk and energy to help make EMF the facinating festival that it is!		Thanks once again in advance for sharing your time, talk and energy to help make EMF the facinating festival that it is!

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In Preperation:

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	Each stage has an AV system with:		Each stage has an AV system with:

	- A lecturn and connection for your laptop to plug to the projector and sound system. The Stage teams run the AV and make sure levels are good etc.		- A lecturn and connection for your laptop to plug to the projector and sound system. The Stage teams run the AV and make sure levels are good etc.<br>
	- Microphones for yourself and so that audience questions can be heard.		- Microphones for yourself and so that audience questions can be heard.

	In order to project please make sure that your laptop has an HDMI output or suitable adapter to support a standard HDMI lead. Standard projector resolution is HD - 1920x1080 (which matches most HD screens now).		In order to project please make sure that your laptop has an HDMI output or suitable adapter to support a standard HDMI lead. Standard projector resolution is HD - 1920x1080 (which matches most HD screens now).
			Audio is normally run through a 3.5mm jack connection (headphone connector cable).

	There is a supply of water at the stage and we'll make sure you have a bottle.		There is a supply of water at the stage and we'll make sure you have a bottle.

	Note that there should be good Internet available around site and from the stages on Wi-Fi - but just in case of Murphy's law and the chance that the Internet connection might be offline: if you have any videos or other media etc. that are part of your talk then it is a good idea to make sure that these are available offline.		Note that there should be good Internet available around site and from the stages on Wi-Fi - but just in case of Murphy's law and the chance that the Internet connection might be offline: if you have any videos or other media etc. that are part of your talk then it is a good idea to make sure that these are available offline.

	== On the Day: ==		== On the Day: ==

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	There is a supply of water at the stage and we'll make sure you have a bottle.		There is a supply of water at the stage and we'll make sure you have a bottle.

			Note that there should be good Internet available around site and from the stages on Wi-Fi - but just in case of Murphy's law and the chance that the Internet connection might be offline: if you have any videos or other media etc. that are part of your talk then it is a good idea to make sure that these are available offline.

	== On the Day: ==		== On the Day: ==

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-EMF Speaker Guide
+== EMF Speaker Guide ==
 Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp.
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 This guide gives a few notes to help make your experience as smooth as possible.
-In Preperation
+Many of the talks are recorded and / or streamed to the net. You should already have been asked about this at the RFP stage, but we normally confirm preferences to make sure everyone is clear and happy.
-Speaker Ops people and what they do.
+'''In the tent at your talk:'''
-Facilities available
+We'll help make sure you are connected up and when the time comes we'll introduce you and your talk to the audience so that you can begin.
-On the Day
+After your main talk is finished, there may be time for a few questions and SpeakerOps will take the mic around so that the questioner can be heard. If there are more questions than time allows, then you might like to take further questions outside or in the bar afterwards.
-Where you need to be and when.
+Thanks once again in advance for sharing your time, talk and energy to help make EMF the facinating festival that it is!

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Creating initial page though just a stub for now.

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EMF Speaker Guide

Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp.

This guide gives a few notes to help make your experience as smooth as possible.

In Preperation

Speaker Ops people and what they do.

Facilities available

On the Day

Where you need to be and when.
The Green Room