We look forward to having you present at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024! Below you will find all logistical details needed to prepare as a speaker.
If you have any additional questions, please refer to your Speaker Guide to answer many common questions or reach out to the public speaker Slack channel #1-kubecon-speakerhelp.
Code of Conduct
Please read and abide by our Code of Conduct, which is strictly enforced. We ask that speakers especially review and are careful to be inclusive in the words and images used during their presentation.
Presentation DetailS + BRANDED POWERPOINT
Presentation Details
All speakers, including Lightning Talks and Poster Sessions, are required to submit a PDF-format version of their final presentation slides ahead of the event to Sched.com. We find that adding the presentations before the event helps to drive interest in attending the session. As a reminder, you will be driving the presentation from your laptop via PowerPoint and this PDF version is only for attendees to review. The deadline for presentations is Wednesday, November 6.
To upload slides:
Log in to your speaker profile through Sched.com or via the mobile site
On the top of the page click “Manage and Promote Your Session”
Click “Add Presentation”
Click in the “Select a File” box and add the PDF document (note: there is a 50MB size limit)
Click “Upload” and your slides will automatically be saved
Branded Powerpoint
We designed an optional PowerPoint template for our speakers. Use of this template is not required but we do welcome you to use it for your convenience.
Please see the section below for additional information on the CNCF brand guide.
SESSION LOGISTICS
Sessions will be video recorded and uploaded to our CNCF Youtube Channel within two weeks after the event. There is no virtual component to this event.
In-Person Speakers
All speakers must supply their own computer, HDMI adapter, and power adapter to use during their sessions.
An AV tech in the room will be available during your presentation. Please visit the AV table in order to be mic’d and to connect your laptop.
Breakout rooms will include a screen, projector, and (2) wireless microphones (additional handheld microphones will be available for panels and may need to be shared)
Please repeat any questions asked during Q+A for the audience to follow along.
We recommend viewing seasoned CNCF speaker Bart Farell’s in-depth speaker training video and accompanying guide ahead of traveling to the event.
Pre-Recorded Talks
Pre-recorded talks will be uploaded to the CNCF Youtube Channel within two weeks after the event.
These will not be played at the event, nor is there an opportunity for Q+A.
Conveniently connected to the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Speaker Lounge
Located in Salt Palace | Level 1 | 155 A
Open Wednesday – Friday during 9:00-18:00
Wi-Fi
SSID: UpboundLovesXP
Password: cloudnative
Speaker + Program Committee Member Breakfast
Join us for the Speaker and Program Committee Breakfast at KubeCon taking place:
Thursday, November 14 7:30 – 8:45 AM
Hyatt Regency | Level 2 | Salt Lake Ballroom Foyer
This breakfast is a chance for CNCF to thank you for all the hard work that went into crafting an outstanding agenda and for you to connect with fellow speakers and program committee members. Enjoy a relaxed setting to network, share ideas, and start the day energized with the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon community.
We’re excited to celebrate your contributions—see you there!
Please review this helpful step-by-step guide if you have any questions.
QR CODE FOR FEEDBACK
We encourage all speakers to add their session’s provided QR code to the end of their presentation to encourage attendees to score and leave feedback, which will be sent via email after the event.
If you need your QR code, this can be generated by adding your session’s direct link from Sched.com to the end of the following URL and pasting into a browser:
Lightning talks, as the name suggests, go very quickly and we ask that you please come practiced, prepared, and on time.
Setting You up for Success ONSITE
Upload your Deck: All lightning talk speakers must submit their PowerPoint slide deck to our Lightning Talk Folder by 11:59 PM PDT on Monday, November 4
Lightning TalkDate and Time: Tuesday, November 12 from 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Hyatt Regency | Level 4 | Regency Ballroom B
AV Check-In + Walkthrough: All speakers must arrive by 4:45pm to be seated in order and receive a quick demonstration on how to use the wireless slide advancer and the process to hand off to the next speaker.
AV Setup: We will provide a podium microphone, visible speaker timer, and a wireless slide advancer. A dedicated production manager will be at the walkthrough to lead you through everything to expect.
Stage Set-up: The lightning talk stage will have a main screen to display your content slides and monitors for you to view your current slide. PowerPoint notes will not be visible on a second monitor, so please bring printed notes if needed.
Lightning Talk Host: Our Lightning Talk Host will introduce each speaker and call you on stage when it is your time.
🚨Contribfest details
Each ContribFest session will have an AV tech in the room to assist with any technology questions with connecting your laptop to the main screen. Please direct all AV-related questions to the tech in the room.
Setting You up for Success ONSITE
Prepare Ahead of Time – It is up to the presenters on how to spend the 90 minutes, but please remember that the point is to get contributions from attendees. To get the most out of your session, please confirm the overall goal with your contributors ahead of time to avoid giving mixed signals. We also highly recommend having your repo ready to go ahead of time and that somebody in the room has the ability to merge PRs. If you have any mechanism to track success (e.g. labeling, copying the commits or PR in a doc for sharing, etc.) please have this ready before your ContribFest session begins.
Beginning your Session – At the beginning of the session, you are required to give a brief introduction to the issue you want to solve. This is important to familiarize attendees with the problem in case they are new to your project. After your introduction, we encourage you to interact with the attendees as much as possible to network, collaborate, and find meaningful solutions. This is your chance to work closely with contributors to your project and make lasting connections.
Room Layout – Unlike other breakout sessions or tutorials, the ContribFest room will have communal-style tables that will seat 8 comfortably per table. This is to facilitate a more casual conversation between attendees to work together in achieving the goal at hand.
Please bring your poster presentation on a USB-A flash drive to connect to the LED monitor and complete a tech check on Wednesday, November 13, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Poster Pavilion in the Solution Showcase (Hall A).
We recommend saving your poster in 1-2 additional locations as backup.
Please check your poster session title on Sched.com and use the map to find your assigned monitor location.
Schedule and Check-in Time
Arrive 30 minutes prior to KubeCrawl + CloudNativeFest to check-in at your assigned monitor location.
You or your co-presenter must staff at the poster booth on Wednesday, November 13, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Recommended Attire
Please dress comfortably or opt for business casual attire. We suggest wearing comfortable shoes since you’ll be primarily standing.
Please reach out to Elna Vogel for any questions regarding poster sessions.
Contact Us
If you have any other venue, speaker, or schedule-related questions, please reach out to the #1-kubecon-speakerhelp Slack channel.
