Dam Safety 2023: Speaker Toolbox

Dam Safety 2023: Speaker Toolbox

Congratulations on being selected as a Dam Safety 2023 speaker! The Presenter's Toolbox will be updated regularly to help you prepare for the conference. We look forward to welcoming you to the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA the week of September 17-21 and are excited to work closely with you to ensure Dam Safety 2023 is successful for all of our attendees, speakers, moderators, exhibitors, and sponsors. All sessions at Dam Safety 2023 will be recorded and available for attendee on-demand viewing after the conference.   

Key Speaker Deadlines

Agenda Speakers 

  • All speakers must register for the conference. Register Now!
  • Please review the conference agenda and contact Brittany Lewis right away if any changes need to be made to your agenda listing (title and presenters). 
  • Watch your email for upload links where you (and your co-presenters) will add your headshot and bio. If you or your co-presenters do not receive a link, please contact Brittany Lewis. 
  • Download the conference PowerPoint template. Presenters are not required to use the template; however, it is highly recommended. 
  • PowerPoint presentations are due September 8 and will be uploaded for inclusion on the conference app.
  • Download and review the technical paper formatting template. 

Poster-Lightning Talk Speakers

  • All Poster-Lightning Talk (PLT) speakers must register for the conference. Register Now!
  • Please review the conference agenda and contact Brittany Lewis right away if any changes need to be made to your agenda listing (title and presenters).
  • Watch your email for upload links where you (and your co-presenters) will add your headshot and bio. If you or your co-presenters do not receive a link, please contact Brittany Lewis. 
  • Download the conference PowerPoint template. Presenters are not required to use the template; however, it is highly recommended.
  • PowerPoint presentations are due September 8 and will be uploaded for inclusion on the conference app.
  • Download and review the technical paper formatting template. 

Poster Lightning Talks FAQs

  • Do I need a PowerPoint? Yes, you will need to provide a PPT for your lightning talk.

  • Do I need to submit a conference paper if I am doing a poster-lighting talk? It is up to you. Poster-lightning talk presenters, just like session presenters, can self-select if they are going to submit a paper for the conference proceedings. While it is up to the presenter, it is highly encouraged that all poster-lightning talk presenters submit a conference paper.

  • How long should my poster-lightning talk be? The Lightning Talks are very short, three-minute oral presentations, focused on the most significant points in your poster topic. Questions are answered at the poster board and attendees come by after the lightning talk portion and throughout the week.

  • What are the size recommendations/formatting guidelines for the poster? The poster session is primarily a visual presentation (as contrasted with an oral one), therefore it is appropriate to prepare charts, graphs, photos, and drawings to convey the message of the presentation. Use bold color and short, descriptive captions that will enhance the viewers’ understanding of the project or issue. Pages of text attached to the display board will not be effective. Posters may be one large panel or several smaller panels.  If using several smaller panels, they should be designed to be easily arranged on the display board during set-up. Mounting board should be cardboard or heavyweight paper that provides sufficient rigidity. Each poster presenter will be provided with one 4’ tall by 7’10" wide tackboard on a stand. Please design your display to fit the space provided.

  • How will my poster be displayed onsite? The Poster-Lightning talk area is located in the exhibit hall. While each poster may look different, here are a few samples: Sample 1 • Sample 2 • Sample 3 • Sample 4 • Sample 5

  • When do I set up my poster in the exhibit hall? Posters may be set up during exhibit hall set up on Sunday, September 17 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Pacific) and on Monday, September 18 from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (Pacific). Posters will be displayed on both the front and back of 4'x7' tack boards. 

Presenter Resources