Speaker Resources

REGISTRATION: Unless you have a speaker-only badge, you must register in advance. You should have received an email with a promo code and registration instructions. If you need the information again, email cheryl@sima.org. If you experience issues during the registration process, email registration@sima.org. 

All speakers and panel moderators are required (per the signed speaker agreement) to attend a mandatory check-in meeting on MAY 29 // 11 am EST. You will receive an invitation and link to the meeting. If you cannot attend, please contact cheryl@sima.org to set up an alternate meeting time. 

Slide decks: All presentations should use the show-branded slide template. You are welcome to personalize remaining slides, use your logos, etc. We just ask that the first slide have the SIMA branding.

We ask that you adhere to the recommended fonts, etc. so attendees will be able to easily see your presentation since the rooms are quite large.

Access the template here. Closer to the event, you will receive a closing slide that will have a QR code to our session satisfaction survey that must be added to the presentation.

If you do not plan to have a presentation (some panels may not), please let me know that as well so I can create a title & survey slide.

Handouts: One of SIMA's core values is sustainability so we will not print materials. You can do so at your own cost or submit them for us to upload into the show app.

Whenever possible, we ask that you provide an attendee takeaway, such as a checklist, tips, etc. This is not required but appreciated to extend the life of the information. You can upload them when you upload your presentation.

DEADLINE!!!

Please upload a PDF of your presentation and any resources here no later than JUNE 6 so that we can upload them into the show app for attendee access. 

Speakers must provide their own laptop for presentations. Meeting rooms are set up with basic Wi-Fi internet. Save your presentation on your desktop or on a jump drive so you don’t need to rely on the internet for access. Each room will have:

• LCD projector
• Slide advancer
• Lectern microphone & lav mic
• Laptop connections (HDMI, etc.)
• Flip chart / markers

Panel sessions will have additional microphones. If you need additional items, please email heather@sima.org before May 15.

Our marketing team has created social media resources for you to promote your session. Be sure to hyperlink images to our show website: show/sima.org. Choose your resources here. Your help in encouraging attendance is much appreciated! #seeyouatSIMA

Session Location: DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids. Sessions will take place in the Grand Gallery rooms on the 3rd Floor.

Badges: All speakers are required to wear a badge during Symposium hours. Registration and badge pickup is in the Exhibit Foyer from noon to 6 pm 6/17, 7 am-8 pm 6/18. 7 am-5 pm 6/19 and 8-11 am 6/20. 

Contacts: SIMA staff will be in Grand Rapids beginning Monday, June 16. Your onsite contacts for questions, concerns:

Cheryl Higley / 440-773-2992

Elly Lobello / 262-993-4596