Speaker Toolkit

Speaker Resources

Thank you for speaking at the 2024 edition of The Hospitality Show. Your contribution to the event will make it the most successful conference yet. Below is a roundup of all of the important information you need to know to maximize your time pre-event and on-site. Plus, spread the word about your conference presentation with the helpful resources below.  

Your main points of contact: 

• Conference Operations Manager: Kassidy Glowacki, [email protected]

• Conference Producer: Leslie Warren, [email protected]; Maddy Glist, [email protected]

 

Speaker Important Information & Deadlines

 

Speaker Agreement - Coming Soon!

We require each individual speaker to sign and return a speaker agreement and speaker appearance release prior to the show. Your signed agreement confirms your intent to speak at the event. Link to review and sign your agreement to confirm your status as a speaker will be coming soon.

 

Headshot and Bio:

Please submit your headshot and bio for the website. We update The Hospitality Show website and mobile app with all speaker biographies and headshots. If you haven't already submitted this in your speaker agreement, please send a short bio (approximately 100 words) and a headshot (high res jpeg, .png, or .gif) as soon as possible to Kassidy Glowacki, [email protected].

 

Session and Profile Review:

Please review your session on The Hospitality Show website and profile to ensure accuracy. If edits need to be made, please email Leslie Warren, [email protected].

 

PowerPoint Deadline and Requirements: October 14, 2024

Please note: Presentations are not required. Show Management will provide a title slide if no presentation is submitted. 

All conference session content must be non-commercial and educational in nature, and the promotion of a specific person or company and/or its products or services is NOT permitted. Speakers must use the template below. 

ALL slide submissions MUST follow the requirements below:

• Presentations must be submitted in a PDF and PPT format
• Make sure your presentation is in 16:9 format
• Use event template - coming soon!

 

AV Equipment & Electrical Needs

Any special requests must be submitted via email by September 27, 2024.  Each conference room will be equipped with the following standard audio/visual equipment:

• High resolution LCD projector and screen (16:9) format
• One wired lavaliere microphone
• Podium with microphone
• One PC laptop computer

Sounds capability is NOT provided in each room. If you will need audio for video playback, please let us know which type of video player you will be using (QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, etc.). For more information, please contact Kassidy Glowacki, [email protected].

 

Speaker Registration & Benefits

 

Registration

As a conference speaker, you receive a complimentary All Access Pass to the expo and conference. You receive full access to all onsite receptions, exhibitions, entertainment and conference sessions. 

 

Benefits

• One additional guest pass, we invite you to share your experience at The Hospitality Show with a colleague. Form to request a complimentary All Access Pass for your guest will be coming soon!
• A $100 discount off any pass for your network (unlimited use). Share code: THS24SPEAKER to your network to enjoy some savings. You can begin circulating this discount straightaway.
• All speakers have the opportunity to submit a blog and/or article to be posted on www.hotelmanagement.net to better promote their session. The articles should be between 400-500 words and contain at least one educational action item. For more information, please email Esther Hertzfeld at [email protected].

 

Hotel Discounts

We have secured several blocks of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to San Antonio affordable. You'll want to book early to get the best selection! Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Click here to see rates and book your trip.