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2011 Protective Relay Speaker Portal

August 23-25, 2011
Buena Vista Palace
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
 

Thank you for agreeing to present at Doble's Protective Relay Seminar.

Because of your contribution to the Protective Relay Seminar attendees get to learn from the best of the best about the most critical aspects of protective relays during this 3-day educational seminar.

The purpose of this webpage is to provide you with all the information you need to prepare your presentation and paper for the conference in one location.

Here is a quick Presenter's Check List for the 2011 Protective Relay Seminar:

• Deadlines Table
• Presenting at the Seminar
• Complete the Online Registration Form
• Book Your Hotel Room
• Book Your Travel
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact Doble with Any Questions

2011 DEADLINE TABLE

Please meet these deadlines! We need time to review the papers and PPT presentations. If you have any questions please contact Doble Events at events@doble.com or at +1 617-926-4900.
 

PRESENTING AT THE SEMINAR

MAKING YOUR 2011 PRESENTATION AT THE SEMINAR:

Your PowerPoint Presentation should be a summary that includes the highlights of your paper. Please consider the length of time you have to make your presentation and plan the number of slides you will use accordingly.

PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATION RESTRICTIONS:
Individuals that participate in the Doble Conference must observe the restrictions noted below in the course of preparing and presenting their papers and presentations. Authors and presenters are asked to observe these restrictions in order to preserve the integrity of the Doble Seminars and their value to the industry.

Anti-Trust: No information regarding pricing of equipment or supplies, nor the overall cost of any contracts with manufacturers or suppliers, nor any other privileged, proprietary or information that would be deemed confidential should be published in a paper or be part of a presentation or visual aids used in conjunction with any paper. The publication, discussion, or display of pricing of such information could be judged to be in violation of United States federal anti-trust laws and must therefore be avoided.

Commercialism: It is the intent of Doble, and the events it sponsors, to present strictly technical content for the benefit of the attendees. Papers and presentations that include or refer to information on products and services that may be deemed overtly commercial in nature will not be allowed access to this forum.

Promotional material may not be included in either your paper or PPT presentation, and avoid the depiction of addresses and telephone/fax numbers in the papers and in particular visual used during the presentation of the papers.

Defamation: Defamatory statements that may be deemed injurious to the reputation of an individual, an organization, or the product and services of an organization MUST NOT appear in published papers or discussions, or be made during discussions taking place at the conference, whether by presenters or other conference participants.

AT THE SEMINAR

• Pick up your registration packet and badge at the registration area.
• Please be available 1-2 hours before your scheduled presentation to review your presentation and be available for microphone setup. The microphone must be placed no more than 6" below your chin.
• The most successful presenters use their slides as an outline and do not read the slides word for word.
• Please repeat all questions from the audience during the Q&A session.
   

COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Complete the online registration form here.

Select "Presenter" as your attendee type. Your registration is free of charge and you are encourage to attend as much of the Seminar as your schedule allows.
 

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM

Doble presenters are encouraged to stay at the host hotel, the Buena Vista Palace. When calling please specify that you are attending the Doble Seminar to qualify for our discounted group rate of $139 USD per night plus tax. Call the Buena Vista Palace directly at +1-407-827-2727 to make your reservation or click here.

BOOK YOUR TRAVEL

The closest airport is the Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Round trip shuttle service is available on the lower level by Mears Transportation for $36 USD round trip.

Taxis are also available on the lower level and cost approximately $55 USD one way not including gratuity.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: I made some changes to my presentation on the plane. Can I use this presentation instead of the one I submitted by August 15, 2011?

A: Last minute changes to your PowerPoint presentation will be accepted only under the condition of Doble reviewing it prior to loading it onto our system. Please be aware that there will no opportunity to review your presentation onsite. Please refrain from making changes to your presentation after the submission deadline. Submission deadline for your presentation is August 15, 2011.

Q: I am aware that I have an opportunity to give a brief introduction about myself and my company right before my technical presentation to the audience. How much time do I have?

A: Prepare a short biography to serve as your presentation introduction. Keep your biography short - one to three minutes. When you prepare your biography, make sure it answers the question: “Why am I qualified to speak on this subject?” Company information should be only presented during your first slide of your presentation.

Q: Can I use my company’s PowerPoint template? Can I distribute literature about my company?

A: Though you’ll have a chance to mention your company during your presentation when giving a short self-introduction, please keep in mind that it is the intent of this event to present strictly technical content for the benefit of the attendees. Displays and the distribution of flyers or handouts are not permitted.

PowerPoint presentations can ONLY contain commercial logos, corporate identifiers, on the title page. No additional commercial graphics, logos, or identifiers are allowed in the presentation.

Note: We encourage all presenters to consider exhibiting at the seminar trade show where commercial promotion is expected! A standard booth costs $2,650, click for more information. 

Q: Can I get a list of the attendees?

A: As per our clients’ request we do not distribute the attendee contact information. We can however supply you with the list of attending companies.

Should you have any questions regarding your presentation for the 2011 Doble Conference contact Doble Events at +1 617-926-4900 or via email to events@doble.com.