IAEM’s EMvision Talks are modeled on the TED™ Talk format.

The EMvision Talks provide a forum for people to share a personal connection to an idea, experience or passion related to emergency management, leadership, health & wellness, inclusion, communication, community engagement, or other related topics. Talks are limited to seven minutes and will be held live on the plenary stage on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the IAEM 2023 Annual Conference.

EMvision Talks Speaker Registration

• All speakers will receive complimentary basic registration.*
  (* Does not include tickets to the Welcome Party and Presidential Banquet) 

EMvision Talks Speaker Benefits & Responsibilities

Speaker Benefits

• The best 5-7 speaker submissions will be selected to present their Talk during a one-hour plenary session.
• Speakers will receive certificates of participation that document credit towards the IAEM Certification Program under Professional Contribution Category F, Speaking.
• The abstract of your Talk, speaker name and bio will be listed in our online conference program and in the IAEM2Go mobile conference app.
• The plenary session room will be provided with a laptop, microphone, screen, projector and AV tech crew for support.
• A speaker representative from the Conference Committee will assist you with development of your Talk.
• A moderator will introduce you and identify your background and organization where you work and handle all on-site logistical needs.
• Excellent networking opportunities to interact with others interested in your topic in the emergency management profession.
• Peer recognition at the premier event for the emergency management profession.

Speaker Responsibilities

• Review the EMvision Talks Speakers Guidance.
• Work with a Conference Committee Representative between August 21 – September 15, 2023, to polish your presentation.
• Submit the final video of Talk and visual presentations by October 16, 2023.
• If you are using visual images to enhance your Talk, bring your slide presentation in final viewing format on a USB flash drive as a back-up to the conference.
• Attend the mandatory practice session on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:30pm local time for approximately 30 minutes.
• Reserve your own accommodations. Information is located on the hotel and travel pages.
• No substitutions of the speaker or topic are permitted.
• Talks are limited to seven minutes. Watch the timekeeper for the one-minute warning.
• Absolutely no commercials! The moderator will introduce you and identify your background and organization where you work. Spending time describing your company or service during your presentation is inappropriate and will jeopardize future opportunities to present at IAEM.
• All final videos or slide presentations are subject to the approval of the EMvision Talks Working Group. Any recommend changes are required to be made to the video or slide presentation.

EMvision Talks Speaker Resources

• For great tips, check out Public Speaking Lessons from the World’s Greatest TED Talks.