Speaker Resources
Thank you for agreeing to participate as a moderator or panelist at the upcoming 2021 NAGDCA Virtual Annual Conference! Below are resources that you may find helpful as you’re developing your presentation.
Please contact Carly Miller, NAGDCA Program Manager, (cmiller@amrms.com) if you have any questions.
Deadlines
Friday, June 18* – Session Outline Due
Friday, July 16 – Draft Presentation Due
Friday, August 27 – Final Presentation Due
*Session outline due on 6/18 unless a later date was identified in the confirmation email to the panel.
Moderator Role and Expectations
A moderator is the glue that keeps it together. The moderator’s job is to help ensure the audience’s needs are met and the learning outcomes are achieved. The moderator sets the tone, establishes pace and ensures all content remains relevant to the stated session description and takeaways. It is the moderator’s responsibility to make sure the session is lively, engaging and worthwhile.
Panelist Role and Expectations
Panelists are responsible for presenting their perspective on the provided session topic through conversation, engagement, and debate with fellow panelists. Panelists are expected to establish their own remarks and talking points to submit for review by the full panel and Annual Conference Committee in accordance with established deadlines.