Speakers Corner

Welcome to Speakers Corner. This is where you will find up to date information pertaining to your participation as a chair or speaker at DIA 2018, June 24-28, 2018, in Boston, MA.

Please review the Program Development Guidelines that includes important information about your participation.

DIA 2018: Program Participant Readiness Webinar: Driving Insights into Actions - Part 1
Gain insight on DIA’s audience and best practices for building sessions to allow for a seamless session or workshop. View presentation slides or get the whole recording here.
DIA 2018: Program Participant Readiness Webinar: Driving Insights into Actions - Part 2
Learn more about the Epac System, a summary of upcoming deadlines, and what to expect onsite. View presentation slides or get the whole recording here.
Social Starter Kit
Download your copy of the DIA 2018 Social Starter Kit and begin sharing your contribution to the DIA Global Annual Meeting with your colleagues, peers, and start networking today.
Program Participant Resource Module
Access the new Program Participant Resource Module to review tips and tricks for building sessions and preparing presentations, as well as important reminders, dates, and deadlines.
Look Books
Poll Everywhere
Catchbox
Engage and Exchange
Meeting Room Fact Sheet
Learn more about the various types of meeting and session rooms your presentation may be taking place in. View the Fact Sheet here.
Q&A Success
Plan for Q&A success with our guide with quick tips and tricks to make a big difference in your session closing

Important Dates for Chairs and Speakers
April/May Deadlines
- Thursday, April 12: Deadline for information to be included in printed Final Program
- Wednesday, May 2: PowerPoint templates available (see below), with instructions for uploading presentations
June Deadlines
- June 15: Final deadline to upload presentations
- June 18-22: Review of presentations by chairs and DIA staff - Follow-up with speakers as necessary
- June 24-28: DIA 2018 Global Annual Meeting, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA
Speaker Registration Now Closed

Online registration is now closed. You can register onsite in the North Lobby, Level 1, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.