Speaker Center

Welcome to the Interop New York 2012 Speaker Center!

This center is designed to help speakers and instructors plan their engagements at Interop New York. The conference will take place October 1-5, 2012 at:

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

Registration

As a speaker at Interop New York, you will receive complimentary registration to the conference and we will take care of your registration. You can retrieve your Speaker Badge at Speaker Services located in 1E04 on Level 1 of the Convention Center. The 1E Hallway is located near the 34th Street side of the Convention Center. Download a printable version of the venue floor plan.


Speaker Tasks


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Important Dates & Deadlines

September 10 Hotel Resevations Cutoff
September 14 Additional Audio Visual Requests Due
September 21 Speaker Bio & Photo Due
September 21 Presentation Slides Due

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Your Conference Team

Andy Saldana

Andy Saldaña
Conference Operations Manager

Office: (212) 600-3056
Cell: (415) 260-9212

Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson
Programs Specialist

Office: (415) 947-6151

Jeremy Brown

Jeremy Brown
Content Coordinator

Office: (415)947-6250


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Tell the World You Are Speaking at Interop New York!

Invite your Friends and Colleagues to Interop New York!

Provide your friends and colleagues a promotional code for a free Expo Pass or 20% off the on-site price of Conference Passes. For details, click here or contact .

Facebook

Facebook

If you're not already, become a fan of Interop and RSVP for Interop New York. Invite your friends to become fans and RSVP to Interop New York as well. Post information on the Interop page about your session.

 
LinkedIn

LinkedIn

Join the Interop Group and start a discussion around your session and invite your friends to join the discussion.

 
Twitter

Twitter

Follow us. Use #interop-related tweets and we'll retweet as appropriate.

 
Badge

Add a Badge

Add a "Join Me At Interop" badge to your blog or website.

For additional resources to Promote your Presence click here.


Sample Tweets

I'm speaking at #Interop. Register w/ code Speaker for a 20% discount & join me there!
http://tinyurl.com/chrevcw
Check out the #Interop event at-a-glance http://tinyurl.com/chrevcw Don't miss this IT conference!
I'm looking forward to speaking at #interop NY. Join me there! http://tinyurl.com/chrevcw
Re-Tweet if you are going to #Interop NY!
http://tinyurl.com/chrevcw
Are you interested in "enter your topic here"? Then attend my session at #interop NY & become an IT hero.
http://tinyurl.com/chrevcw
 

Sample Facebook & LinkedIn Update

I'll be speaking at Interop New York - the leading business technology event. Join me there and learn all about today's top business technology priorities — including networking, virtualization, cloud computing & big data, wireless & mobility, information security and more.

Receive 20% off the onsite price of a Conference Package or register for a Free Expo Pass with Priority Code "Speaker". http://tinyurl.com/chrevcw


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Public Relations Tools for Speakers: Press Release Guidelines

Interop offers an amazing audience to target for an announcement about your participation. No other business technology event brings the same impressive and accessible blend of media, exhibitors and attendees together. We encourage you to write and distribute news about your participation at Interop and have put together the following press release guidelines.

  • The date and location of the event should be included in the first paragraph: Interop New York, happening October 1-5, 2012 at the Javits Convention Center.
  • Event boilerplate should be included in the press release:

    ABOUT INTEROP
    Interop® delivers engaging experiences for IT professionals across the globe. Through in-depth education, community, news, real-world demonstrations and hands-on access to the latest technology, Interop serves as an unbiased source of learning and connection for IT pros, helping them drive business success and build for the future. The flagship event, Interop Las Vegas, is held each spring, with additional events in New York, Mumbai and Tokyo. Interop is a cornerstone in the UBM Tech family of global brands attracting tens of thousands of IT professionals each year. For more information visit, www.interop.com.

  • If you would like to include a quote from Interop GM, Jennifer Jessup, send your release and suggested quote for review and approval to Joylyn Tanner at . Please allow 24-48 hours turnaround time.

For further information on promoting your participation at Interop New York, please contact Joylyn Tanner, PR Manager at .


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Speaker Benefits

Publicity

As a Speaker, your name, title, company, and biography will be featured on the Interop New York 2012 website.

**Complimentary Registration for the Entire Event

We welcome you, as a speaker, to attend the entire event, including all conference sessions, demonstrations and exhibits, as well as all meals and social functions. You will be exempt from any conference registration fee.

**Three Complimentary Single Session Passes

You will receive (3) complimentary session passes to be used in the session in which you are speaking. These passes can be given to three guests of your choice. These passes can be requested in Speaker Services when you arrive on-site at the event. Please note each guest will need to register for a complimentary expo pass to use in conjunction with the session pass. These passes are not valid for Interop workshops taking place Monday and Tuesday, October 1st and 2nd.

Access to Speaker Services

Speaker Services is a place for you to relax, prepare for your session or have small meetings. You will have access to Speaker Services during the conference located in Room 1E04 on the 1st Level of the Javits Convention Center. Speaker Services will be open:

Mon, October 1 Tues, October 2 Weds, October 3 Thurs, October 4 Fri, October 5
7:30am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 1:00pm

 

Registration Discounts for Friends and Family

Give your friends and family a 20% discount*** on the on-site price of Flex and Conference passes. All passes include access to the Exhibition, Keynotes, and a full calendar of free sessions. Click here for more information. They will love you for it, if they don't already do.

* Benefits are non-transferable.

** Complimentary Registration and Single Session Passes are only valid for the Interop New York 2012 Conference, Wednesday, October 3rd through Friday, October 5th. They are not valid for pre-conference Workshop days.

*** 20% off discount applies to Flex-pass and Conference passes or for a free Expo pass. Discount calculated based on the on-site price and not combinable with other offers. Offer good on new registrations only. Prices after discount applied:

Flex Pass Conference Pass
$2,636 $1,836