DVCon Speaker Guidlines and Templates

• Discounted registration fee for Presenter of paper - $200

 Speaker Timeline
September 19, 2006 Deadline for paper and panel proposals - Closed
October 5, 2006 Tutorial proposals due - Closed
October 27, 2006 Acceptance notification for presentations - Done
November 3, 2006 Speaker confirmation due
November 20, 2006 DVCon 2007 registration opens
December 4, 2006 Deadline for draft paper review by Program Chair
January 8, 2007 Copyright release form due
January 8, 2007 Final papers due to proceedings printer
January 15, 2007 Tutorial notes sent to Program Chair for comments
January 21, 2007 Deadline for discounted hotel rate of $139 at the DoubleTree Hotel.
February 2, 2007 Deadline for tutorial notes sent to DVCon office for production
February 21-23, 2007 Official conference dates

DVCon Speaker Frequently Asked Questions
In-depth information is given in the acceptance letter that was emailed to the speaker/correspondent of all accepted papers on October 27, 2006. Refer to that letter for additional information regarding your presentation at DVCON 2007.

Do I have to register for the conference?
Yes. DVCON will send out registration instructions for all presenters. There is a discounted fee for speakers, and a special code will be sent to you by January 8, 2007.
Speakers: $200.

Where do I pick up my conference badge?
During the on-site registration hours, pick up your badge at the Bayshore Foyer. On-Site Hours:
Wednesday, Feb 21 from 7 am to 7 pm
Thursday, Feb 22 from 7 am to 7 pm
Friday, Feb 23 from 7 am to 4 pm

Is there a room reserved for speaker preparation?
No. Be sure to bring a copy of your PowerPoint slides to load on the desktop computer in the room where your paper is being presented. There is no speaker breakfast or A/V practice room at DVCon, so please take the time to load your slides early and be sure they display properly.

What audio-visual equipment will be in the session room?
All meeting rooms will be equipped with an LCD projector, screen, microphones, laser pointer, speaker timer, and a computer for your presentation. There will also be connections for laptops.

How long does my presentation need to be?
Your paper is allocated 25 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions and answers.

Where will my paper and PowerPoint presentation appear?
You paper will be included on the DVCON 2007 CD-ROM which is distributed to registered attendees. A printed version of the Proceedings will also be available for $50. The PowerPoint presentations will not be distributed.

Is there a speaker's orientation at DVCON?
No.

What guidelines do I need to follow in preparing my presentation?
See the acceptance letter that was sent to all speakers/correspondents on October 27, 2006, and the AV guidelines provided on the DVCON website. Presentations should be in PowerPoint format. A recommended template is available at http://www.dvcon.org/pres_template.ppt

Is there a discount rate for the hotel
Yes, the DoubleTree San Jose Hotel is offering DVCON attendees a discounted room rate of $139 for a single or double occupancy. Make your reservations by January 21 to receive the discounted rate. More information is available on the DVCON website at http://DVCon.com/hotel.html.

How do I apply for a Visa?
Information is available at http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/