Watershed Symposium 2022

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FAQs
What is the cost to attend? This event is free and open to all.

Are meals provided?  Lunch and snacks are included with registration.

Where is the venue located? Utah Cultural Celebration Center at 1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City. For more detail, check out the venue map.

How about WIFI?  Wifi hotspot is "West Valley City Connect", no password needed to logon.

Where do I park?  Free parking is available at the venue.

How do I get the mobile event app?  Download the SCHED app on your mobile device and search for "Watershed Symposium 2022".

Can I print the schedule? You sure can. Here are three options:
Full schedule with abstracts
Simple schedule
One-page grid schedule

Can I save a personal schedule? Yes. Create a SCHED login and then you can create a personal schedule.

Can I get CEU credits? We have prepared a generic CEU Worksheet to submit for your credits.

What is the COVID-19 policy?  If you test positive for, are exposed to, or have active symptoms of COVID-19 within five days of the Symposium, please avoid infecting others by staying home. We will adhere to Salt Lake County Health Department Guidelines.

Who can I contact for more info about this event?  Lynn Berni, (385) 468-6643

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GUIDELINES for PRESENTERS, POSTERS, INFO TABLES and SESSION MODERATORS

General

• Please register yourself for the Symposium. The event is free and lunch will be provided.
• We expect approximately 300-350 attendees each day.
• Please agree to leave politics at the door.
• Check out the Utah Cultural Celebration Center venue map
• Please be aware that photos, videos, and audio will be taken during the Symposium.

Speakers

• Email your profile photo no later than November 4 (2MB max). Send to lberni@slco.org.
• Breakout timeslots are 30 minutes (25 to present and 5 for Q&A). We will keep strict time.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes before the session start time to check equipment, make sure your presentation is loaded, meet with the session moderator, and resolve any last-minute issues.
• Breakout session audience size can range from 120-200.
• Bring copies of any handouts.
• Audio recordings and presentation files for each session will be posted online.

Presentation Files

• Send us your presentation by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
• Two ways to send us your files:
  
  • email to lberni@slco.org  (up to 25MB).
  • use MailBigFile.com to send files over 25MB (up to 2GB).
• Please save files as:  FullSessionTitle_Lastname_Date (YearMonthDay, e.g._20221104).
• If using powerpoint, please save a PDF version as well.
• If using Prezi, please email the link to lberni@slco.org.
• Please also bring your presentation on a flash drive, just in case.
• Presentations must reflect what was submitted on the abstract proposal.

Posters

• Email your profile photo no later than November 4 (2MB max). Send to lberni@slco.org.
• Posters will be presented in the Great Hall.
• Posters may be setup starting at 7:30am on November 16.
• We will provide easels, 30x40” board, and binder clips for mounting. If you are bringing a hard-back, pre-mounted poster, please make sure it will not be too large for a typical easel.
• Let us know if you plan to display your poster on something other than an easel.
• Please send a pdf of your poster. See the "Presentation Files" above for file-sending guidelines.

Info Tables

• Please have tables set up by 8:30am on November 16.
  • Set up may start at 7:30am.
  • Tables can be left overnight.
• Staffed tables are preferred, especially during networking breaks.
• Please have all tabling staff register for the conference. Registration is free and lunch is included.
• One 6' x 30" table and two chairs will be provided.
• Please advise if more space, access to power, or wall space is needed.
• To increase traffic and interactivity at the tables, we’ve planned two networking snack breaks each day with prize drawings during the afternoon break. Table visits = raffle tickets. We'll provide the tickets.

Session Moderators
Pre-session:

• Please touch base with the Volunteer Coordinator when you check-in
• Arrive at least 10 minutes before session start time to check equipment, make sure presentations are on the laptop, meet the speakers, and resolve any last-minute issues.
• Brief each speaker on how the session will be conducted, including when and how time reminders will be communicated:
  • Determine how they want to handle Q&A: throughout the session, or at the end.
  • Remind them that sessions are 30 minutes total -- 25 min. to present, and a dedicated 5 min. for Q&A at the end.
  • Setup the iPad countdown timer app .
  • You will announce the session end when time is up.

At session start:

• Introduce the presentation title and each speaker’s name and organization.
• An introduction “script” will be provided, which you are welcome (but not required) to use.
  **Note: Please do not read speaker bios verbatim.**
• Request that cell phones be silenced and remind attendees to leave the room before answering a call.
• Remind the speakers to repeat all questions. So very important. We want to be sure the questions can be heard by everyone in the audience and on the audio recording.
  **You'll have to remind speakers more than once.**

Keeping time:

• Start on time. This is extremely important to ensure each speaker has their full allotted time, as well as having time for questions and answers.
• Each session is 30 minutes total -- 25 min. to present and a dedicated 5 min. for Q&A at the end (unless the speakers prefer to take Q's during the session).
•  You may need to interrupt to ensure they finish on time.
• Do not let individuals monopolize the Q&A. If that happens, suggest they continue their Q's after the session.
• End on time. Thank the speakers and encourage the audience to give feedback!