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ETHDenver 2024

Designate a main person, referred to as the session organizer, to manage communications during the Speaker Application procedure and afterwards, if the application is successful. This individual may also be a potential speaker, though this is not assumed by default and must be specifically stated. The key role of the session organizer is to act as the central liaison for the session, tasked with relaying information to the speakers and playing a crucial role in the session's overall success.

Summarize your session's theme (limit: 300 characters, spaces included) and key learning points (limit: 150 characters, spaces included). Clearly and engagingly outline your session's central concept, and detail a specific, tangible benefit participants will obtain. The ETHDenver Community seeks practical knowledge applicable in their projects, communities, and development efforts. Consider these guidelines:

• Aim for a brief yet informative title. Craft a title that resonates clearly with your intended audience, ensuring it's straightforward and engaging for the community. (Title limit: 60 characters, including spaces)
  
• ETHDenver's audience is knowledgeable about the blockchain ecosystem. With space constraints in mind, avoid general statements or statistics about blockchain in your idea description. Concentrate on detailing the specific content of your session.
  
• Avoid mentioning speaker names or organizations in the session description, as these details are provided separately during the application process and in subsequent stages.
  
• ETHDenver values diversity in perspective, opinion, representation, and the most interesting sessions are ones that offer many different perspectives. Please add any of these details in the "what else would you like us to know section.
  
• Compose your description in paragraph format; please refrain from using bullet points or lists.
  
• Ensure that you fully spell out acronyms at their first occurrence in your text.
  
• Descriptions focused on advertising or brand promotion are not permitted. If you wish to promote your brand at ETHDenver, consider becoming a sponsor: ETHDenver Sponsorship.
  

This step's required information forms the basis of your session concept. Your choices will aid community reviewers in comprehending and distinguishing your proposal from numerous others.

• Choose a track that closely matches your idea, enabling attendees with similar interests to easily find your session. While your concept might align with several tracks, concentrate on the one that most accurately reflects the content and objectives of your session.
  
• Select a format aligning with your session's structure and presentation approach. Consider the objectives of your session — do you aim for a stimulating debate, an educational activity, or gathering a particular community? Consult the available options to identify the format that most effectively matches your concept.
  
• Specify a blockchain expertise level to tailor the educational depth of your session's content. The Community Innovation Festival encompasses learning at all stages, and this categorization helps your session stand out more effectively within the community.
  
• Clearly define your session's target audience and the required technical knowledge level. This helps attendees gauge who will gain the most from your session and assists in refining your session objectives.
  

Include a brief video of yourself presenting on stage as a visual representation of your proposal. At least one supporting resource is required. High-quality production isn't necessary; a simple recording on your phone or computer to pitch your idea will suffice. Ensure you have the proper rights to any materials used in the video. Make sure the content is publicly accessible and includes closed captions.

Speakers are crucial to your proposal and significantly influence its assessment. Be ready to provide each proposed speaker's details, including their name, contact information, brief biography, expertise rationale, previous speaking engagements, and if they belong to SporkDAO, their wallet address for receiving SPORK, if selected to speak.

• Keep in mind the maximum speaker limits assocated with your selected session format. For example, the panel format is limited to a maximum of four speakers, including moderator, if desired.
  
• Moderators are optional but should be independent, neutral facilitators in the discussion. Please note the moderator counts toward your maximum speaker limit.
  
• While a particular speaker may be proposed for multiple sessions, in the interest of providing perspectives, speakers will be limited to participating in (2) programmed sessions.
  

Ensure your proposal is thoroughly proofread, complete, and free of errors. Take some time to carefully review all agreement terms before finalizing your submission. Note that after submission, you cannot make further edits.

Your proposal is only considered complete once you click the "enter proposal" button.