Key Contacts & Venue Information

Who is my point of contact?

Mindy Emsley
Conference Director
UK Cell: +44 7958 385 371
Email: mindy@therainalliance.org

Where is Connections Summit taking place?

Address: No.99, Chaofu Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407024
Website: www.thelin.com.tw

When is Connections Summit taking place?

Summit activities take place May 13-16^th as follows:

For a detailed agenda, please visit the event website

Presentation Deadlines & Specifications

Where can I view the conference program?

The agenda and full event information can be viewed here

When do I need to submit my presentation and in what format?

Please make a note of the following important deadlines (please note these deadlines are only applicable if you wish to support your speaking opportunity with a PowerPoint file):

• Friday 26^th April 2024– submission of preliminary presentation file for content approval
  • What is content approval? Your presentation file will be reviewed to confirm the content covers the agreed topic(s) and that the number of slides is appropriate for your speaking opportunity. Please note this version of your file will NOT be published/ shared
• Friday 3^rd May 2024– submission of final presentation file for technical approval
  • What is technical approval? Your presentation file will be reviewed to confirm it has been designed in the appropriate page set-up, the file displays/ navigates correctly and that any animations, videos and/or audio files operate. Please note this version of your file will NOT be published/ shared pre-event

 (Please note all presentations will be launched from a single master laptop, located in the conference room)

• Presentations must be submitted prior to the event in Microsoft PowerPoint (please see above for applicable deadlines)
• If you are presenting on Wednesday May 15^th (Open Day) – Sessions take place in Global Ballroom, Level 3
  • Your presentation must be created and saved in On-screen Show format 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen) with a resolution of 1920×1080 in order for it to display correctly when projected in the conference room
• If you are presenting on Thursday May 16^th (Member Day) – Sessions take place in Universal Ballroom, Level 3
  • Your presentation must be created and saved in On-screen Show format16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen) with a resolution of 1920×1080 in order for it to display correctly when projected in the conference room
• Please ensure the number of slides submitted is suitable for your speaking time – over running will not be permitted
• If you are using any corporate fonts please also supply these along with any movie/music file codec
• Please ensure you have written permission for the use of any music/photos or film used in your presentation

How do I submit my presentation?

• Smaller presentation files can be submitted by emailing them to events@therainalliance.org
• Larger files may be transferred as follows:
  • Go to www.wetransfer.com
  • Click upload / drag your file onto the view port
  • Enter recipient events@therainalliance.org
  • The recipient receives a download link via email and will confirm receipt to you

Presentation Best Practice

Are there any presentation best practice guidelines I need to be aware of?

We appreciate that many of you have extensive experience in public speaking, so do not wish to “teach you to suck eggs”!   We would, however, like to share a few wise words and resources for you to keep in mind when planning and delivering your presentation.

• Avoid ‘Death by PowerPoint’
  If you plan to use slides during your speaking opportunity, ensure that these compliment your talk, rather than become the sole focus. Attendees come to hear what you have to say

• Keep slides simple and uncluttered
  Attendees can’t read huge amount of small text. If you have data, statistics and detailed information to share, supply a supporting document/ paper that we can make available to delegates after the event

• Be original
  Slides aren’t the only way to communicate what you have to say. Use props and other visual aids to bring your presentation to life! Do let us know if you are planning anything special so we can help facilitate your requirements if necessary

• Keep the abstract in mind
  Talk about what you said you would!

• What are the top 3 “take-aways”?
  As you develop what you’re going to share with our attendees, think of the top three things that you want people to take away with them.  Make sure that your talk clearly delivers these points

• Be unforgettable!
  What makes what you’re saying any different to others talking about the same subject?  What makes what you are saying any different now to what was said 6 months ago, or what will be said in 6 months’ time?

 Wise words

“No one can remember more than three points.”
Philip Crosby

“The audience only pays attention as long as you know where you are going.”
Philip Crosby

“Ask yourself, ”If I had only sixty seconds on the stage, what would I absolutely have to say to get my message across.”
Jeff Dewar

“In presentations or speeches, less really is more”
Stephen Keague

Speaker FAQ’s

Where can I view the conference program?

• The agenda and full event information can be viewed here

Who is my point of contact when I arrive? 

• Mindy Emsley, Conference Director +44 7958 385 371 / mindy@therainalliance.org
• Please ensure you have confirmed your cell number (or that of a member of staff who is accompanying you) prior to the event, should the need arise to contact/ locate you at onsite at the event itself
• Your cell number is for the above stated production purpose only and will not be added to our database or passed on to third parties

Do I need to pre-register as a speaker/ conference attendee?

• Yes – you can register for your free speaker pass here

Enter code CSSPEAK on the payment page which will waive (reduce) the attendance fee zero.

Will my presentation file be made available to conference attendees?

• Presentations will be made available to conference attendees unless you specifically request otherwise (via email to events@therainalliance.org)
• Speakers presenting sensitive/ confidential content may wish to provide us with an alternative file with this content removed, which we can then share with our conference attendees
• Speakers supporting their speaking opportunity with a simplified presentation file may wish to provide us with a more in-depth/ annotated version for us to share in our conference proceedings instead
• Alternative/ supporting conference proceedings files must be provided no later than Friday May 17^th.

Have you secured any preferential rates at nearby hotels?

Yes, we have preferential rates with the Lin Hotel and three others.  Booking information can be found here

Maximizing Your Profile – Help Us Help You!

Preparation for the event is well under way, so I wanted to highlight areas in which you can ‘help us, help you’ in these critical months leading up to the Summit.

As you are probably aware, we conduct an extensive marketing campaign to maximize attendance of the right audience at the event.  A full conference room and exhibit space makes for a productive experience for us all!  In support of this, I would like to request your assistance in enhancing both your own professional profile, as well as that of the event.

Please note the following ways in which we can help each other.

Content is king!

You were specifically invited to speak given your knowledge and expertise in the field.  The content you can share with our potential audience prior to the event is an extremely useful tool through which to convince them to attend in person and hear you speak. Perhaps you have recently written a topical article or whitepaper, or maybe you write a blog, or have video footage to share?  Please send any related content you have to events@therainalliance.org  – we will share this via our various online marketing channels (email, web, social media etc.) to highlight your individual participation in the event.

A little bird told me….

We appreciate that many of you are active social media users; comfortable with communicating via online channels such as LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, as well as blogs. Please ‘post’ to highlight your participation at the event on all the channels you use. You may even have access to your organization’s intranet or internal communications board – another great channel through which to highlight your involvement in Connections Summit.

Basic information you may need for your post:
Event Name: Connections Summit
Dates and location: May 13-16, Lin Hotel, Taichung, Taiwan
URL/More information: https://therainalliance.org/event/connections-summit/

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Add Connections Summit to Your Email Signature

Help us promote the event and your participation by adding this Connections Summit graphic to your email signature:

Click on the graphic to download and insert the image into your email signature. Please ensure that you hyperlink the image to the Connections Summit event page: Summary – Connections Summit (cvent.com)

Once you’ve inserted the image and added the hyperlink, don’t forget to save your changes. This will not only showcase your commitment to the event, but also make it easier for recipients to learn more with just one click. Thank you!