Speaker Information

Thank for you being a valued MAG partner and agreeing to share your expertise and insights with our conference attendees. 

Check this page often for the latest updates and guidelines for your presentation.

Important Deadlines

All speaker assets and presentation materials should be submitted via the MAG Speaker Portal. Login information is sent via email to each speaker individually. 

July 22, 2026:  
  • Update Profile, Headshot, Bio 
  • Signed Speaker Agreement Form 
  • Register for the Conference 
  • Download Proud Speaker Graphic and Email Signature 
August 19, 2026: 
  • Preliminary PPT Presentations 
September 14, 2026: 
  • Final PPT Presentations 
  • Slido Seed Questions/Polls 
Any questions, please reach out to Nicole Mills or Jennifer Whitlock

Presentation Requirements

  • Organization: Presentation includes -- beginning (title, introduction); middle (informational); and end (summary/conclusion)
  • Objective: Convey the necessary message, information, and it is suitable for the target audience
  • Emphasize one point per slide and ensure you haven't crammed too much text on a slide
  • Legible text: Minimum words on each slide, serving as cues for elaboration
  • MAG PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines
  • Follow the MAG's Terms of Use
Include:
✔ Educational content
✔ Vendor-neutral information
✔ Use case examples/call-to-action recommendations

✔ Your contact information on closing slide

Avoid:
⊘ Company overview slides 
⊘ Specific details about products your company sells
⊘ Product pricing or business pitches
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