Get ready to speak at #EducationFest
- When: 9 November 2024
- Where:Wellington College International School, Bangkok
On behalf of the Festival of Education team, we extend our sincerest gratitude for agreeing to speak at the 2nd Thailand Festival of Education. Your contribution to our event is invaluable, and we are very excited to hear the insights and expertise you will bring to our audience. Please find below a series of useful FAQs. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out, and we will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you again for being part of our fantastic line-up, and we look forward to your upcoming presentation.
Victoria Boyle, Speaker Manager | victoria.boyle@educationscape.com
FAQs
Your session and speaker profile are now live on the Agenda section of the website. Please contact Victoria Boyle urgently if there are any changes you would like to make to either the session or speaker profiles.
As a speaker, you will be provided with a complimentary speaker pass to allow you to enjoy all the keynotes, sessions and everything the event has to offer. You may also make use of our exclusive Speaker VIP Zone.
We are pleased to offer speakers a complimentary festival ticket to gift to a friend or colleague. Please note guest tickets will not give access to the Speaker VIP Zone and all refreshments are at their own expense.
To register for your passes, please use the link provided to you.
Please contact Victoria Boyle if you are yet to receive a registration link.
We have put together a customisable social media graphic for your use to announce your participation through social media. If you require any assistance at all with the graphic, or like us to help creating your bespoke graphic, please reach out and we will be happy to help.
Download the customisable social media graphic here: For Windows or For Mac
Customise Your Speaker Graphic
- Open the file in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Insert Your Headshot
- Right-click on the background and select Format Shape.
- Choose Fill > Picture or texture fill > Insert picture from > File and select your headshot.
- Remove the ‘Insert Headshot Here text.
- Insert Your Logo (Optional)
- Right-click on the labelled placeholder shape and select Format Shape.
- Choose Fill > Picture or texture fill > Insert picture from > File and select your logo.
- Remove the ‘Insert Logo Here’ text.
- Save Your Customised Graphic
- Go to File > Save As.
- Choose your location and select JPEG or PNG from the file type dropdown. Set width/height to 1500px when prompted for optimum quality.
- Share on Social Media
- Use the saved image to share your participation in the event on your social media channels. Don’t forget to tag the event and use the event hashtag #EducationFest and @EducationFestThailand!
Please ensure supporting PowerPoint presentations are emailed to Victoria Boyle by Monday 28 October.
With so many sessions taking place, it is very important that we pre-load presentations to avoid problems and delays to sessions starting on time. If you are using a supporting PowerPoint presentation, please ensure this is emailed to me or uploaded to the speaker portal by Friday 20 September. Videos that are embedded should be in MP4 format and accessible offline, i.e. no URL links.
If you are not able to send your presentation by this date, please ensure you bring a backup copy on a USB stick which your venue manager or the supporting technician will assist with when you arrive at your speaker venue.
We would like to share your presentation with attendees to have during and post event. If you do not wish for your presentation to be shared, please let me know.
During the Festival, we will have a team of photographers and videographers on-site who will be capturing the general feel of the event. Sessions will not be filmed or recorded however, the photography team may choose to capture images speakers and audiences. Please let us know in advance if you do NOT wish to have your picture be taken or be filmed at the event.
We recommend arriving at the Festival at least 30 minutes before your session start time. Collect your Blue Festival Wristband at registration from our helpful Registration team by showing your printed or digital Speaker Ticket.
Arrive at your session venue 15 minutes before your session start time to ensure everything is ready for your presentation. Your venue will be staffed by venue managers who will be able to assist you with any on site queries. Please make yourself familiar with the route to your venue using our Festival map on the app closer to the event.
Your Blue Festival Wristband will grant you access to our exclusive Speaker VIP Zone for refreshments and a relaxing area to break away from the Festival (guests will not be permitted entry).
You will also find Victoria Boyle in the Speaker VIP Zone, for any last-minute queries on the day.
Finally, proceed to enjoy the Festival and experience the array of sessions and exhibitors at the event!
Venues will be fully equipped with laptops/ desktops that are able to support PPT and videos, as well as suitably sized screens/ projectors.
Majority of our venues are staffed by venue managers who will be able to assist you with any on site queries. They will be supported by roving IT technicians in the case of smaller venues and in the larger venues there will be a permanent IT technician.
Speakers in larger venues will be required to be mic’d up and we will have roving mics for audience questions.
We will have dedicated Wifi throughout the festival site over both days and you will be given the access code on arrival.
It is a festival so please dress casually. We do not expect suits!
Please find all information regarding travel options to the Festival on our Travel page.
Please head to the Hotels section of our website for local accommodation options.
Our Speaker VIP Zone will provide tea, coffee and water.
Admittance is strictly limited to speakers and those invited by the festival, therefore we are unable to accept any requests for guests. Speakers are of course welcome to enjoy all other areas of the Festival, including catering outlets at their own expense.
