ATD Author Chat

Available Times: 

Monday, May 18
10:00 - 10:45am (SOLD)
11:00 - 11:45am (SOLD)
2:15 - 3:00pm

Tuesday, May 19
9:15 - 10:00am (SOLD)
2:15 - 3:00pm

**Times Subject to Change

Session Deadlines:

Submission Date:   Published on Conference Website:
   By March 11           Online by March 27
   By March 27             Online by April 10
   By April 17             Online by May 1

Author chats, held inside the store, provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from industry experts as they touch on a variety of topics, including leadership, technology and culture.

By the Numbers: 
Seating for up to 50 attendees in the bookstore chat area 

Includes: 

• One Author Chat slot for sponsor (sponsor to select and provide author) 

• 30 minute speaking opportunity with Q&A 

• 15 minute author signing immediately following 

• Logo and listing on signage in front of store (day of chat) 

• Logo and listing in Conference Daily Newsfeed (day of chat) 

• Logo and listing on Store Author Chat/Signage Print Marketing Collateral 

• Opportunity to partner with ATD Bookstore to distribute/sell your book 

A visual presentation (screen/slides/etc.) is not an option for this session type. Author should prepare to hold an informal chat with attendees.  Your session setup will include theater-style seating (approximately 50 seats), one podium, one wireless lavaliere microphone, one podium microphone, and one skirted table for the book signing.