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Congratulations! You have been selected to speak at the giftED21 Conference . . . but that is just the first step! Below you will find information on how to share this great news on your social media outlets, plus presentation and recording tips, important deadlines, and so much more. This page will serve as the hub for conference speakers and will contain pertinent information. Please check back often! 

Session Details

  • Session Length: In-person sessions range between 30 minutes and 2 hours. You should have received your session date and time information from TAGT in August. Pre-recorded online sessions should be between 45 and 90 minutes.
  • Pre-Recorded Session Recordings Link: Record your file as a .mp4 or .mov file. Once you have recorded your session, you can upload it here. Please name your recording the full title of your session. Session recordings are due by September 1. 
  • Handouts: TAGT staff will upload all of your session information into our virtual event platform. Please provide a PDF of your presentation, a headshot of you, and any handouts by October 1. Instructions for submitting your handouts will be emailed to you. Please name any document you upload to this folder starting with your last name and then what the file is (ex. Tibiletti Powerpoint Presentation). If you have multiple presentations, add a shortened version of your title to the name.
  • Audio Visual Equipment for In-Person Sessions: Most rooms are equipped with an LCD projector, a screen, and appropriate microphones. If you indicated in your proposal that additional equipment might be required, we will do our best to accommodate. However, we may not be able to provide due to budgetary constraints.

Important Dates

August 19: In-person presenters receive session schedule/date
September 1: Session recording(s) due to TAGT (using the link above) for pre-recorded sessions only
October 1: Presentations, headshots, and any handouts due to TAGT (using the link above)
October 18: Registration/Exhibit purchase deadline
November 8: Pre-recorded sessions available online to attendees
December 1-3: giftED21 in-person sessions begin; livestream of sessions begins
January 31, 2022: Last day for attendees to view session recordings

Tips and Tricks for Pre-Recorded Sessions

If recording via Zoom, we suggest selecting to record your video the cloud to save space. If you do record to your local computer, you view these tips converting your video to an .mp4 file.
Recording Tips From FILO Productions
Getting Started with Brain Friendly Presentations
Eight Presenter Principles To Master

Speaker Policy

  • All presenters must abide by the TAGT Speaker Policies.
  • All presenters must adhere to the TAGT Code of Conduct for TAGT events.
  • All presenters (including co-presenters) are required to register for or exhibit at the conference.
  • All proposals must be non-commercial. This means the information provided can be used by attendees without the purchase of any materials or products. While it is acceptable to note the source of supporting materials, the presentation cannot be a sales pitch or a product showcase.
  • Speakers are highly encouraged to contribute to pre-event marketing (i.e. social media posts, videos, and other promotional items).

Vendor Presentation Policy

TAGT is dedicated to ensuring that our members and event attendees are provided with the highest level of professional development and training possible. Based on membership feedback and in order to ensure our event a meaningful and unique learning experience, TAGT has developed the following requirements for commercial companies or vendors presenting at giftED21:

  • Any presenting company or organization with a commercial or financial interest in engaging with our members must be represented at the event as an exhibitor and/or sponsor of the event.
  • Selected companies must co-present with a client currently utilizing your services/resources in a gifted education setting. This not only helps to maintain the integrity of the session, but also benefits your company by positioning you as a trusted resource in the gifted community. Co-presenter must be submitted at the time the proposal is submitted.
  • Collection of any attendee information including, but not limited to names, email addresses, and phone numbers is prohibited outside of the presenting company’s exhibit space and/or other area determined acceptable by TAGT.

COVID Safety

TAGT is committed to making giftED21 a safe event. TAGT will require the most restrictive guidelines recommended by federal, state, and local entities at the time of the meeting for all attendees, volunteers, staff, speakers, and exhibitors. Policies may include required masks, required social distancing, acceptance of COVID waiver, temperature checks, capped attendance, and other safety protocols as recommended.

Because the environment and disease continue to change rapidly, TAGT will publish final policies, procedures, and protocols by November 15, 2021.

Become a Social Media Ambassador

Share the news that you’re presenting at giftED21. Let your fans know you’re coming by tagging @txgifted, #tagt, and #giftED21, as well as downloading and sharing one of our handy, social media ready graphics or sharing one of our ready-to-use blurbs:

  • I’m presenting at #giftED21! Join me and other passionate advocates Dec. 1-3 in Dallas and ONLINE as we share gifted education strategies at this one-of-a-kind professional learning experience. @txgifted #tagt https://tagtconference.org
  • I’m so excited to be presenting at #giftED21! I hope you’ll join me Dec. 1-3 in Dallas and ONLINE at this outstanding, one-of-a-kind event! @txgifted #tagt https://tagtconference.org
  • I’m presenting at #giftED21! Join me Dec. 1-3 in Dallas and ONLINE to find out new ways you can serve the needs of your gifted students at my session on ENTER DETAILS. @txgifted #tagt https://tagtconference.org

Facebook and Twitter images (pick your favorite or use them both!; don’t forget to link to tagtconference.org):

If you have any further questions, contact Lacy Compton, Professional Learning & Partnerships Director, at lacy@txgifted.org or 512.499.8248.