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Speaker & Program Development Flashcards

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  1. Which contract clause protects the meeting planner if a confirmed speaker cancels within 30 days of the event?

    Answer: Cancellation/kill fee clause

    A cancellation or kill fee clause specifies compensation the speaker owes if they cancel, protecting the planner from last-minute dropouts.

  2. A speaker requests a 'tech check' 90 minutes before their session. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this request?

    Answer: To test AV equipment and slide compatibility

    A tech check ensures the speaker's presentation files, microphone, and AV setup function correctly before the session begins.

  3. When building a multi-day conference program, which principle helps ensure attendees remain engaged across all days?

    Answer: Using flow theory by varying session energy levels throughout

    Flow theory advocates alternating high-energy and reflective sessions to sustain audience engagement across multiple conference days.

  4. An event planner receives two speaker proposals on identical topics. What criterion should be weighted MOST heavily for a professional development conference?

    Answer: Relevance of content to stated learning objectives

    Content relevance to the conference's stated learning objectives is the primary criterion because it directly measures attendee value.

  5. What does a speaker's 'rider' typically include?

    Answer: Speaker's technical, hospitality, and travel requirements

    A rider is an addendum to the speaker contract detailing their AV needs, travel preferences, accommodation requirements, and on-site hospitality requests.

  6. During a post-event debrief, session evaluations show a keynote scored 4.1/5 on content but 2.8/5 on 'practical takeaways.' What should the planner address for the next event?

    Answer: Request the speaker add actionable tools or frameworks to the presentation

    Low scores on practical takeaways indicate the speaker should incorporate actionable frameworks, case studies, or tools that attendees can apply immediately.

  7. Which practice BEST supports speaker diversity and inclusion goals in program development?

    Answer: Using a blind review process for speaker proposals

    A blind review process removes identifying information from proposals, reducing unconscious bias and supporting a more diverse speaker slate.