The document is an invitation for the speaker to present at Cloud Expo, Big Data at Cloud Expo, DevOps at Cloud Expo, or @ThingsExpo from June 6-8, 2017. It outlines the presentation guidelines which include checking in at least 1 hour before their session, preparing a presentation and slides on relevant topics by May 19th, and using the provided audiovisual equipment. The speaker agrees to let SYS-CON copy and distribute their materials and recordings. Cancellation requires 3 weeks notice or May 16th. The speaker and SYS-CON sign agreeing to the details.

1. Dear Speaker,
Congratulations and thank you for accepting our invitation to speak at SYS-CON Events, Inc.’s, Cloud
Expo, Big Data at Cloud Expo, DevOps at Cloud Expo, or @ThingsExpo, June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits
Center, New York City, NY.
As a speaker you and SYS-CON Events, Inc., are in agreement that you are to conduct a presentation
that abides by the guidelines set forth below.
PRESENTATION GUIDELINES:
A) CHECK-IN
You should arrive at the conference no later than 1 hour before your first presentation. Upon arrival, go
to the registration table of the event, where final details and credentials for the Cloud Expo will be given.
B) SESSION DETAILS
Speaker agrees to prepare, present and discuss information and/or materials regarding Cloud
Computing, Microservices, Digital Transformation, Financial Technology, Big Data, DevOps, Internet of
Things, and WebRTC. SYS-CON Events has a strong policy against product pitching and frowns upon
presentations with undisclosed marketing goals*. The nature of this event is a hands-on tutorial and
learning opportunity with respect to the subject matter.
*For Marketing/Sponsorship Speaker opportunities please contact Carmen Gonzalez (carmen@sys-
con.com)
C) PRESENTATION SLIDES
Speaker agrees to create a presentation and submit all of the presentation slides created for each
presentation. We understand that you may make minor changes to the slides before the program, but
expect that you will provide the majority of the presentation slides by this date. We hope you’ll agree
that you, your organization and the participants will all benefit from having your slides available on the
conference website. Final materials are due: May 19, 2017. Please send all materials to Nancy
Valentine, (nancy@sys-con.com), also accessible by phone via (201) 802-3044.
D) AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT/MEETING ROOM SET-UP
AV equipment available will include a data projector and lavaliere microphone. You must bring your
Wi-Fi enabled laptop computer for your session presentation(s). The room will be set up classroom
style (tables and chairs).
SPEAKER WAIVER:
Speaker grants SYS-CON Events, Inc., the right to copy, publish, and distribute copies of your presentation and
presentation materials prepared for the tutorial. You also agree that audio and video presentation recordings and slides
may be made and reproduced in any media and resold/distributed by SYS-CON Events, Inc. (Material may be posted on
the SYS-CON.TV Website and may be distributed free to attendees and/or sold on an on-demand basis post-show.)
CANCELLATION:
SYS-CON Events, Inc., reserves the right to cancel any speaker who has failed to be in contact with SYS-CON
employees prior to material deadlines. If for any reason you, the speaker, need to cancel your speaking position June 6-
8, 2017, you must do so in writing a minimum of three weeks prior to the show date, May 16, 2017. This will allow enough
time for a replacement to be selected.

2. SYS-CON EVENTS SPEAKER AGREEMENT
Date: ___________________________________________________________________________
Speaker Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Title:____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: _______________________ Zip: ___________________
Contact Info:
Phone Number: _____________________ Mobile Number: ________________________________
Fax Number: _______________________________
Email Address: ______________________ Alternate Email: ________________________________
Cell number where you can be reached while in New York City, NY:
____________________________________
ACCEPTANCE:
Nancy Valentine
Executive Planner
SYS-CON Events, Inc.
(e) nancy@sys-con.com
(p) 201.802.3044
(f) 201.782.9601
Speaker’s Name (Print) __________________________________
Speaker’s Signature _____________________________________ Date ________________
SYS-CON Events, Inc. ___________________________________ Date ________________
We look forward to working with you.
Best regards,
The SYS-CON Events, Inc. Team