Speaker Resources

Information for Speakers

Table of Contents

• Your Session
  • Session Timing
  • PowerPoint Template
  • Submit Your Presentation Slides 
  • Promotional Toolkit
  Event Information
  • General Information
  • Hotel Information
  • Conference Schedule
  • Beer Tasting Event
  • Shipping to the Hotel
  • Health & Safety Guidelines
• MISBO Contacts

Your Session

Session Timing and Notes

All sessions are scheduled for 1 hour unless otherwise noted. Below is a guideline for your session, but feel free to change up the flow if needed.

• • 15 minutes prior to session:  Find your session room and start setting up; prepare and test technology with MISBO staff
  • First 2-3 minutes:  A volunteer will wait for any stragglers to join the room, then they will introduce you
  • 50-55 minutes:  Your presentation
  • 5-10 minutes:  Discussion and Q&A

Download any videos for your presentation ahead of time, rather than using the internet. It is best not to rely on internet during your presentation.

Powerpoint Template

Please use this branded template for your slides.

Submit Your Presentation Slides 

Submit your slides and any handouts HERE. Please submit your slides at least 3 days prior to your presentation. We need this as a backup in case your technology decides not to work! And slides will be shared with attendees after the event.

Promotional Toolkit

Resources to help spread the word for a successful conference! Includes suggested social media posts, event graphics, etc.

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Event Information

General Information

• Event information page
• Attendee lists will be shared with all speakers digitally as the event approaches

Hotel Information

Speakers are responsible for their own hotel and travel arrangements.

• Host hotel: Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza
• Hotel cutoff date: September 30, 2025
• Click here for hotel & travel information and to reserve your room

Conference Schedule

View the agenda below. This schedule is tentative and subject to change. 

Wednesday, October 22

Thursday, October 23

Friday, October 24

Beer Tasting Event | MISBO On Tap

Time: Thursday, 10/23, 4:45 - 6:15 pm

Location: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel - Mason's restaurant - 1st floor 

Shipping to the hotel

• Hotel shipping information located here.
• Shipping address: 
  • Name (person who will ask for & pick up package)
  • Company Name
  • Conference: 2025 MISBO Annual Conference
  • Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, 2100 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Include Box #_ of #_
• Fees for Storing and handling of boxes are charged per day:
  • $5 per box/package -less than 50 lbs
  • $75 per box/package - crates and boxes over 100lbs
  • $150 - per pallet
• Your boxes should not arrive more than 5 days prior to the date required

SHIPPING FROM THE HOTEL

• If you are leaving packages to be shipped, they must be packed and labeled with the proper shipment.
• FedEx has daily pickups from the hotel Monday - Friday.
• UPS picks-up must be pre-arranged by the shipper directly with UPS.
• No COD packages.

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