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
• Shipping to the Hotel

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.

• 10 minutes prior to session:  Start setting up; prepare and test technology with MISBO staff
• 40-45 minutes:  Your presentation
• 5-10 minutes:  Discussion and Q&A
  • Please prepare a few discussion questions for the audience just in case
• We encourage you to end a few minutes early so attendees have extra time to ask questions, discuss with their colleagues, or speak with sponsors before the next session

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

Facilities template download here. Auxiliary Programs template download here. If you are presenting to both conferences, please use this template. 

Please use these branded templates for your slides.
*If you have any trouble using the template, email Lisa at lisaflowers@misbo.com.

Submit Your Presentation Slides 

Submit your slides here. Please submit slides at least 4 days prior to your presentation. We need this as backup in case your technology decides not to work! And slides will be shared with attendees after the event.

Event Information

General Information

• MISBO Facilities event information and agenda
• MISBO Auxiliary Programs event information and agenda
• Attendee lists will be shared with all speakers digitally as the event approaches

Promotional Toolkit

Help spread the word for a successful conference! Includes suggested social media posts, event graphics, and more. Download the Facilities toolkit and Auxiliary Programs toolkit.

Hotel Information

Speakers are responsible for their own hotel and travel arrangements.

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Discounted Rate:  $129 - 149 per night

Cutoff date:  January 9, 2026

Check in:  4:00 pm

Check out:  11:00 pm

Rooms reserved within the hotel block include:

• • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Self parking - $15/night
  • Valet parking - $22/night
  • Group room rate available 1 day before and after the conference, based on availability 

Shipping to the hotel

The following information must be included on all packages to ensure proper delivery:

1. ATTN: Your name and phone # (the person receiving the package)
2. C/O the MISBO Facilities and Auxiliary Programs Conference
3. Company name/booth number
4. Shipping address: The Lodge at Gulf Sate Park,  21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
5. Hold for arrival date (2/1/2026)
6. Include Box #_ of # _
7. Limit the delivery of packages to three (3) days prior to the event 

To ship from the hotel:

• Specific hotel shipping information for the hotel is here

Thank you!

We look forward to having you there! Please reach out with any questions.