Speaker Information
We are excited to have you on board as a speaker for our upcoming TLA 2021 Annual Conference! This email will guide you through the steps needed to make your session a successful one.
Step 1: Virtual Platform Login
All speakers should have received an email from tlaconference@txla.org with the subject line “Speaker Invite to TLA Annual Conference Virtual Platform." This email provides access to Hubb, our virtual platform. Click on the link in the email and create your unique login; your username is your email address, and then you will set up a password.
 
If you did not receive this email, or need assistance, please email tlaconference@txla.org.
Step 2: Speaker Portal Dashboard

After you establish your login, you will be taken to the Speaker Portal Dashboard. The Dashboard provides links to valuable resources and important deadlines to help you build your speaker profile. This is the place to upload your photo and bio.
Step 3: Upload your presentation

For guidance on uploading your presentation, see our Speaker Directions and Tips slideshow. As a reminder, your video should be 1GB max in size, uploaded as an MP4 file, and should not be longer than 45 minutes unless otherwise stated.

PLANNERS AND MODERATORS, make sure to check out our next steps document.

DEADLINE REMINDER: The deadline to upload your presentation to HUBB is March 26.
Need Help? Go to TLA Virtual Office Hours
Elias Aguirre and Michelle Cruz, from TLA’s conference team, are available via Zoom during these office hours to answer any questions related to the Speaker Portal.

  • March 5, 10am – 11am
  • March 9, 10am – 11am
  • March 12, 10am – 11am
  • March 26, 10am – 11am

You can join each office hour at the Zoom meeting link below:
 
Meeting ID: 836 8965 9858
Passcode: 121363

You can also reach them outside of office hours at tlaconference@txla.org.
Types of Sessions
Need a refresher on what the types of sessions are and what they mean? See below:

Chat Room (CR) – Live Zoom Rooms with video, for scheduled events and socials.
Live – Main Stage General Sessions/Keynotes/Author Spotlights
On Demand (OD) – Pre-recorded session available to view anytime
Live Chat (LC) – Pre-recorded, plays at a specific time and then has speakers live in the chat at the end of a session answering questions
Video Q&A (QA) – Pre-recorded, plays at a specific time and then has speakers live in the Q&A at the end of a session in a virtual room
Virtual Platform To Do List
  1. Login to the Virtual Platform
  2. Review Speaker Portal Resources and Important Deadlines
  3. Start Building Your Profile; add your photo and bio.
  4. Upload your presentation.
  5. Need support? Go to an office hours or contact tla@txla.org.
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