• As a speaker, you are eligible for a discounted registration fee of $175. The speaker pass gives you access to the entire summit, all sessions, keynotes, breakfast, lunch and the Welcome Reception.

• If you pre-registered as an attendee, BCNET will refund you the difference in your pass fees. Please contact registration@bc.net for a refund.

• If your speaking session is approved, register here and select “Speaker Pass”.

• If you would like to attend the Night Out event, tickets are available as an add-on ($75).

• If you need to update your speaking abstract, contact proposals@bc.net

• We will accept changes until March 3, 2025 only.

BCNET profiles all speaker photos and bios on our Summit website and the Summit Mobile App: 

• To add/remove co-speakers or edit co-speaker profiles, you can email proposals@bc.net until March 3, 2025

• Send a medium resolution web-ready photo of all speakers (JPG or PNG headshot of at least 300px x 300px)

• The Summit Team provides a CONNECT branded PPT file for presenters

• Download the BCNET CONNECT Tech Summit PowerPoint template

• Use the template for the title slide and the closing slide (at minimum).

• Open the file and save it as a PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt/.pptx) in the following format: First 5 Key Words of Session Title separated by dashes (e.g., the-evolution-of-security-infrastructure.pptx)

• Create your presentation slides using the preset layouts

• The recommended font size for PowerPoint presentations is typically between 24 and 32 points for body text ensuring better readability for the audience

• Ensure that all third-party material is has copyright permission, release, or license, and does not infringe the copyright or violate any rights of any third party

• Edit the footer (go to 'Insert', then select 'Header & Footer')

• Make sure that the following boxes are checked:  'Footer', and 'Don't show on title slide'

• Type in your presentation title in the 'Footer' text box

• Click 'Apply to All"

• Save the file when you have finished editing all the slides

Upload your Slide Presentation (PPT or PDF format only)

Upload your presentation through the link below (email proposals@bc.net for any issues):

[2025 BCNET Summit] Presentation Slides Upload

Promote your Session via LinkedIn

Generate interest in your session by using the speaker promo on LinkedIn. Open the link, right click and save as image.

2025 Connect Speaker LinkedIn Card

Kindly approach any event staff (room monitors or registration staff) should you require assistance onsite.

Check-In at the Summit Registration Desk

When you arrive at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, check in at the dedicated Speaker Registration Desk to claim your attendee/speaker badge.

Speakers' Lounge

During the Summit, you are invited to use the dedicated Speakers Lounge. The Lounge is located in Chartroom on the 3rd floor of the North Tower by the elevators.

Allotted Speaking Times - Member Sessions

Each member breakout session is allocated 45 minutes of speaking time, accommodating any Q&A within the allocated time.

Allotted Speaking Times - Sponsor Sessions

Each sponsor breakout session is allocated 30 minutes of speaking time, accommodating any Q&A within the allocated time.

The Summit provides onsite technical support for any AV issues. You can inform your room monitor if you’re experiencing any technical issues.

Each presentation room is equipped with the following:

• Hardware: PC

• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro

• Software: Microsoft Office 2021

• Browser: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox

• Media Player: VLC and Microsoft Media Player

• One large projection screen (16:9 aspect ratio)

• One high brightness data projector

• Wired internet connection (dedicated 15 Mbps)

• Wireless internet access

• Podium microphone

• Floating audience microphones in the main plenary room

• HDMI cable

• Remote clicker

• Wireless mouse

Note: We highly encourage speakers to use the room's default AV equipment. If you must bring and use your own computer, please provide your own video adapter to connect to the AV equipment. We request that you personally reset the equipment to its original setup to avoid any technical delays for the next session.