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SPEAKER INFORMATION

Melbourne
 

We look forward to seeing you on stage at Melbourne Build! Please take a few minutes to read through the Speaker Information that includes:

  • Speaker Access Times
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Panel Discussion, Workshop & Fireside Chat Formats
  • Getting to MCEC Melbourne

SPEAKER ACCESS TIMES:

  • 22nd October (Wed): 9:00am - 5:30pm (evening networking events until 8:00pm)
  • 23rd October (Thurs): 9:00am - 5:00pm

Please note that speakers have early access to the show at 9.00am on both days and full access to the Speaker Lounge, with complimentary refreshments.

Event Day:

  • Arrive at the venue at least one hour before your session to sign-in and meet with your panel ahead of going on the stage. Your dedicated speakers' badge will give you access to the full event floor, including the Speaker Lounge, for both days of the event. 

QUICK LINKS:

If you have any questions, please feel free to email:  - Speakers@melbournebuildexpo.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS

To make sure everything runs smoothly and everyone gets the most out of the experience, here’s what we kindly ask of our speakers:

Backup Speakers:

  • Things don’t always go to plan—we get it! If you can’t make the session, please make sure that you have a backup speaker prepared and let us know as soon as possible so we can adjust.

Content Approval:

  • Workshop presenters will be asked to send their title and a brief abstract of their session ahead of confirmation, to ensure that it aligns with the rest of the agenda. Presentations and workshops prioritise industry insights and education, avoiding sales pitches.

Spreading the Word:

  • Speakers will be sent several different banners for social media in the run-up to the event, to promote the session and their participation. We’d love it if you could post these to share your involvement with your network and help drum up excitement for your session.

Complimentary Speaking Slots:

  • As per company policy, complimentary speaking slots can only be offered to end-user organisations or industry bodies/associations. 

Data Capture:

  • CPD is our event partner and accredits our training workshops and conference sessions. CPD stands for continuing professional development. People are free to attend each of the sessions and will get scanned into each session by a member of staff. We are unable to share this data with speakers; the only organisations that receive the scanned data outside of CPD are sponsors, who have paid for the data to be included as a part of their sponsorship package. 

PANEL DISCUSSION FORMAT

All our panel discussions are 50 minutes long - 40 minutes of discussion, followed by a 10-minute Q and A with the audience.

Each panel will have a moderator and 3-6 other speakers in the discussion. This is an informal panel discussion and there are no slides needed. Each speaker will submit 2 talking points/questions for the moderator to raise during the discussion. 

You'll also have access to the Speaker lounge at the event, so please feel free to meet up there with your panel beforehand, to grab refreshments and relax before your session. 

WORKSHOP FORMAT

The workshop sessions are 50 minutes long. We recommend planning the session to be around 35-40 minutes, to allow for an audience Q and A at the end. 

Each workshop will have 1-3 presenters and has an educational focus. Whilst the title will need to be signed off by the conference team, the topic and content are up to the speakers. 

FIRESIDE CHAT 

Fireside Chats are 30 minutes in length and feature one to three speakers. These sessions are designed as informal conversations and do not include a moderator. It is at the discretion of the speakers whether they would like to allocate five minutes at the end for audience Q&A.

SPEAKER SPAM WARNING

It has been brought to our attention that a number of external companies have been reaching out to our speakers with their products and services, introducing themselves as being partnered and/or affiliated with the Melbourne Build organisers and selling our attendee data. Please note that we NEVER pass on our attendee data to any third parties nor do we SELL our attendee data to anyone. Please see below for a list of approved vendors. 

OLIVER KINROSS AND MELBOURNE BUILD, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, WILL SELL ANY ATTENDEE DATA. 

Please reach out to us right away if you are approached with any product or service that is not listed within our supplier and services group below, so as to confirm their legitimacy.

  • Exponet
  • LUP
  • Kwik Kopy
  • MCEC 
  • HotelPlanner

If you are unsure about any of the communications you are receiving about Melbourne Build, please do not hesitate to contact us at: stephanie.li@oliverkinrossevents.com

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