This monthly newsletter provides you with important deadlines and resources to support your networking efforts and helps you create and deliver an effective presentation that is sure to resonate with your audience at AFP 2023.

PROMOTING YOURSELF AS A SPEAKER

Get the word out about your session at AFP 2023. Here are some suggested posts (edit as needed) for your social media outlets. Download the accompanying images to share on social media and in your email signature HERE.

LinkedIn

Join me at #AFP2023, October 22-25 in San Diego, where I’ll be leading the session {TOPIC/TITLE}. I’ll be sharing my experience on {details on topic} with my co-presenters, {names—tag them if possible}.

You can register for AFP 2023 at https://bit.ly/3B4WdJQ

Twitter

Join me {and co-presenters, if applicable} at #AFP2023, October 22-25 in San Diego, where we’ll be presenting on {TOPIC/TITLE}. You can register for AFP 2023 at https://bit.ly/3B4WdJQ

Speaker Biography and Photo Guidelines

Your speaker biography is a descriptive summary of your education, work history, and experience that relates to the topic on which you will be speaking. Make sure you display your expertise through a well-crafted bio that will capture your reader’s attention.

The addition of your professional headshot compliments your speaker bio. If you do not have a professional headshot, a photo that has a neutral, non-distracting background is an acceptable substitution. Instructions for submitting your bio and photo will be sent to speakers this summer.

BUILD INTEREST AND ENGAGE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE

Engaging your audience before they get to AFP 2023 can help you stand out as a speaker and garner interest in your session. Offer a taste of what’s to come:

• Use social media to give attendees a snapshot of the topic you will be speaking on to get them in the door.
• Build your network online and seek out your connections while at the conference.
• Welcome other perspectives on industry challenges. 

Paul Barnhurst, Founder, The FP&A Guy, successfully created anticipation and connected with his audience in the time leading up to the AFP 2022 conference in Philadelphia and shares some of his best practices. 

• Share some key information about your session that is of value. It gives you the opportunity to engage with others and show domain knowledge and expertise.
• It is important for your audience to learn about AFP and get a sneak peek into an important finance subject.
• Tag AFP and any people at AFP you want to make aware of your post.

GET YOUR NETWORK STARTED

There is power in being together—the connections we make at events like #AFP2023 have the potential to impact our lives and careers. Check out networking tips on the Conference Blog, and be sure to make connections in San Diego. 

UPCOMING DEADLINES AND REMINDERS

• July 30 – Sessions Schedule Release
• August – Presentation Submission Portal Opens
• August – Instructions for Submitting Speaker Bio and Headshot Sent to Speakers and Submitters
• September 22 – Submit Presentation Through Submission Portal

Be on the lookout for next month’s speaker newsletter which will highlight tips and tricks for creating and delivering an engaging presentation that is sure to resonate with attendees.