Innovation Summit Speaker Role
Innovation Summit speakers will have 8 minutes to present and should prepare no more than 5 slides. Please note: for presentations with two assigned speakers, the 8-minute presentation time will be shared between both presenters, allowing approximately 4 minutes per speaker. The stage will be equipped with a head table, push-to-talk microphones, and a slide advancer for use during your presentation. Speaker notes and Presenter View will not be available during Innovation Summit presentations. Presenters should be prepared to deliver their presentation without access to notes on the confidence monitor.
Moderator Role
Innovation Summit moderators will help keep the conversation engaging and moving throughout the session. Moderators should be prepared to ask questions as needed, encourage discussion among the speakers, and help maintain the flow of the conversation.
Presentation Uploads
As an Innovation Summit speaker, all PowerPoint presentations must be uploaded no later than September 15, 2026. The slide upload site will be available throughout the meeting, but 2 hours prior to your scheduled session is the absolute deadline for uploading your presentation. Any slides uploaded after this deadline will not be available during the live session. HRS will not have a dedicated working space for speakers; however, the Hilton offers many areas throughout the hotel where you can sit and work with a laptop. HRS will also have an assistance counter available for any presentation-related questions or support.
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