Speaker Resources
2021 Annual Conference
Information for Speakers
Table of Contents
- Your Session
- Session Timing
- PowerPoint Template
- Submit Your Presentation Slides
- Promotional Toolkit
- MISBO Contacts
Your Session
Session Timing and Notes
All sessions are scheduled for 1 hour. 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: Volunteer will wait for any stragglers to join the room, then they will introduce you
- 50-55 minutes: Your presentation
- If your session allows, please offer your audience a chance to go outside and take a short mask break
- 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
Download here. 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 2 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
Download here. Help spread the word for a successful conference! Includes suggested social media posts, event graphics, etc.
Session Rooms
View the full schedule including session room assignments.
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: The Westin Chattanooga
- Hotel cutoff date: Tuesday, October 5th EXTENDED to October 13th
- Rate: $169 + tax
- Click here for hotel & travel information and to reserve your room
Conference Schedule
**View the Full Schedule and see the agenda below.
Wednesday, October 27
| Hotel Check-in Begins (1 hour early for our guests!) | 3:00 pm |
| Registration | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Opening Reception | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
Thursday, October 28
| Exhibit Hall Open | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm |
| Breakfast | 7:45 am – 8:30 am |
| Chair's Welcome | 8:30 am - 9:00 am |
| Keynote Session | 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
| Break with Sponsors | 10:00 am – 10:30 am |
| Breakout Sessions | 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
| Lunch & State of the Association | 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm |
| General Session | Sourcing Solutions | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
| Break with Sponsors | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Breakout Sessions | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| Break with Sponsors | 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| General Session | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
| MISBO On Tap | Beer Tasting Event (offsite) | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm |
Friday, October 29
| Breakfast | 7:45 am - 8:30 am |
| President's Address | 8:30 am - 9:00 am |
| General Session | 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
| Break | 10:00 am – 10:15 am |
| Breakout Sessions | 10:15 am – 11:15 am |
| Break | 11:15 am – 11:30 am |
| Breakout Sessions | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Grab & Go Lunch | 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm |
Beer Tasting Event | MISBO On Tap
Time: Thursday, 10/28, 5:00-6:15 pm
Location: Area 61 Gallery
The Maclellan Building | 721 Broad St, Suite 100 | short walk from the hotel
Tickets: $35
To RSVP and purchase a ticket: contact Lindsay Cuppia at lindsaycuppia@misbo.com
Shipping to the hotel
- Shipping address: 801 Pine Street, Chattanooga TN 37402
- Include "MISBO Conference" and name of hotel guest on box
- $5 per box handling fee
Health & Safety Guidelines
Click here to review our current guidelines for the conference.
Thank you!
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