Hello Silicon Valley AgTech Speakers. We Love You!

If you have not filled out your speaker registration please do that immediately.

Please check that your biography and photo are uploaded correctly on the "Our Speakers" page.

If your profile is missing from the "Our Speakers" page or needs to be updated, please send the information below to lauriel.wright@informa.com ASAP:

• Short biography (around 100-words and not a CV) - for inclusion on the website and so that the Chair can introduce you correctly
• Headshot color photo: digital format saved as a JPEG, PNG or GIF file
• Mobile Number (so I can reach you on site in case of an emergency)
• Twitter Handle (So we can promote your presence)

Please check your session(s) on the latest agenda here. If you have any questions regarding the agenda please contact lauriel.wright@informa.com

PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020

• Presentations should be submitted to lauriel.wright@informa.com in English
• Presentations in PowerPoint format are preferred with a minimum font size of 24 so that text is easily legible
• 16:9 widescreen format
• If you would prefer your presentation not to be made available to delegates on the conference website/event app, please select the "no" in the Speaker Information form.
• Please bring an updated version of your presentation on a USB drive to the event, just in case!
• If you wish to present from your personal computer, this must be arranged with Lauriel Wright (lauriel.wright@informa.com) prior to the event.
• Presentations should not be used as ‘product pitches’ or opportunities to sell a solution and/or service.
• As a Speaker, please arrive at least 20 minutes in advance of your session.
• The room will be equipped with a laptop, data projector, screen, slide advancer and microphone (LAV). Please email lauriel.wright@informa.com if you require any other equipment.
• If presenting a video, we highly recommend it be embedded in the presentation, as well as saved as a separate file. Please check with the onsite technician to ensure that the video plays correctly prior to your session.

As a Panelist

• Presentations are not needed. A holding slide will be provided for your session.
• The producer managing your track will provide all introductions to fellow panelists including the chair or moderator. Please look out for these around 4 weeks prior to the conference.
• Timings, session details, instructions and guidance for these discussions will be shared via email. If you have any questions prior, please feel free to contact your producer directly.

As a Chair or Moderator

• Chair packets will be sent to you via email prior to the event.
• Included in this packet will be:
  • Venue Health and Safety information
  • Biographies of the moderator in your specific conference streams (the moderator will be responsible for introducing panel members)
• If you need an additional printed copy of your packet, one can be picked up in the Speaker Ready room onsite.

Venue

San Jose Convention Center

408 Almaden Blvd
San Jose, CA 95110

CLICK HERE TO SEE VENUE MAP

Hotel Accommodations

MARRIOTT SAN JOSE

301 S Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

Hotel room rate starts at $329/night plus taxes and fees

HYATT PLACE SAN JOSE / DOWNTOWN

282 S Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95113

Hotel room rate starts at $275/night plus taxes and fees

HILTON SAN JOSE

300 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95110

Hotel room rate starts at $329/night plus taxes and fees

FAIRMONT SAN JOSE

170 S Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

Hotel room rate starts at $299/night plus taxes and fees