MARCH 8-10, 2027 · OMNI TEMPE AT ASU
eSummit27 Speaker Hub
As a speaker, presenter, moderator, or panelist, you’re part of a select group of industry leaders coming together to help shape the future of electronics sustainability.
The Speaker Hub contains everything you need for a successful session, from submission deadlines and format requirements to day-of logistics and audience insights. We're committed to setting you up for success and making your eSummit experience as rewarding as possible.
Please bookmark this page and refer to it throughout your preparation process. We're excited to have you join us in Tempe!
eSUMMIT SPEAKER ROADMAP
Everything you need, from confirmation to curtain call. Jump to what you need.
Key Dates & Submission DeadlinesWhat's due, and when
Each deadline lets us build your marketing, prep the AV, and give you feedback before you take the stage.
- As soon as possibleSend your bio, headshot, and company logo to [SPEAKER EMAIL]
- As soon as possibleRegister using your speaker discount code
- [DATE]Hotel block discount ends. Book early: the block fills fast and local rates run high that week.
- [DATE]Draft presentation due for review
- [DATE]Final slides due
- March 8–10, 2027eSummit27 at Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU
Headshot, Logo & Bio SpecsFile formats, sizes, and writing guidelines
These specs keep you looking sharp across the website, digital program, and social posts.
- Head and shoulders, business or business casual
- Well lit, neutral background (white, gray, or blue)
- Taken within the last 5 years
- No selfies, group crops, transparent backgrounds, or heavy filters
- 250 words max, written in third person
- Current title and organization
- Relevant experience, publications, and awards
- Educational, not promotional
- Send as a Word doc or plain text
"Jane Smith brings 15 years of expertise to her role as Chief Innovation Officer at GreenITAD…"
PowerPoint Template & RequirementsRequired slides, file format, and naming
Using the full template is optional, but every deck must open and close with the standard eSummit title and closing slides. It keeps speaker transitions smooth.
Download the PowerPoint template
- 16:9 aspect ratio for slides and video
- .pptx format only
- Embed videos in the file
- Name it
LastName_SessionTitle.pptx
- Submit final slides by [DATE]
- Bring a backup copy on a USB drive
Promoting Your SessionHashtags, sample posts, and graphics
Share your participation early. Tag Electronics Sustainability Summit on LinkedIn and we'll amplify your posts.
Announce it. Excited to be presenting at #eSummit27 in Tempe! I'll be sharing insights on [your topic] and can't wait to connect with leaders driving electronics sustainability forward.
Share your prep. Preparing for my #eSummit27 session has me thinking about [industry challenge]. Looking forward to discussing solutions in March.
Preview the content. At #eSummit27, I'll be diving into [topic or takeaway]. If you're working on [challenge], this session is for you!
Tie it to the news. With [industry development], the conversation I'm leading at #eSummit27 about [your topic] couldn't be more timely.
Understanding Your AudienceWho attends each day, and what they need
eSummit is forward-looking: less about past failures, more about progress, innovation, and solutions attendees can use on day one. Each day draws a different crowd.
Practitioners solving operational problems. They want steps they can use Monday morning.
- Lead with the problem and why it matters
- Share tools, frameworks, and processes
- Show measurable outcomes
- Leave checklists or templates
- Save time for implementation Q&A
Strategic decision-makers across the electronics lifecycle. They want the big picture.
- Open with trends and implications
- Tie your topic to business outcomes
- Use cross-industry examples
- Focus on "what's next"
- Challenge conventional thinking
Problem-solvers ready to collaborate. They want to think together, not just listen.
- Spark discussion with open questions
- Pose challenges needing many views
- Share unfinished ideas that invite input
- Ask "how might we"
- Facilitate more than present
Presentation Content Best PracticesEducate and inspire, don't sell
- Share insights attendees can apply
- Mention your products only as relevant examples
- Overly promotional decks may be returned for revision
- Open with a clear problem or question
- Build around one big idea
- Use real case studies and examples
- End with actionable takeaways
- Plan 80% talk, 20% Q&A
- Rehearse to fit your slot
- Know what to cut if you run long
- End on time
- Tailor to your day's audience (see Understanding Your Audience)
- Use stories and visuals
- Address their real challenges
- Build in a moment for interaction
Tips by Session TypeSolo speakers, moderators, and panelists
- Rehearse several times
- Have a backup plan for tech issues
- Stay within your time
- Study panelist backgrounds; prep questions
- Keep discussion on track and balanced
- Protect time for audience Q&A
- Guide smooth transitions
- Bring specific examples
- Build on other panelists' points
- Keep answers concise
- Be ready for audience questions
Day-of-Event GuideArrival times and what to bring
- 60 min beforeArrive at the venue and get familiar with the layout
- 45 min beforeRegister, if you haven't already
- 15 min beforeBe in your session room
On-Site Logistics & SupportAV equipment, venue, and who to contact
- Projector and screen
- PC laptop
- Microphone
- Wireless slide clicker
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU
[VENUE ADDRESS]
[SPEAKER EMAIL]
Room assignments and on-site contacts are sent closer to the event.
Champions of electronics sustainability
Backed by the companies doing the work
eSummit360 Champions are organizations recognized for their leadership in electronics sustainability. Their generous support makes eSummit360's year-round programming possible, including the in-person eSummit27.
