Hydropower Conference

PRESENTER TIMELINE

Important Dates:

• Abstracts due: 7 September 2021
• Presenter award/regret notifications: 3 December 2021
• Presenter acceptance of opportunity due: 7 January 2022
• Deadline for draft presentations: 18 January 2022
• Deadline for final presentations: 18 February 2022

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PRESENTER GUIDELINES

Presentations should adhere to the guidelines set forth by CEATI International:

• PowerPoint slides should be 16:9 ratio
• Presenters must submit slides in PowerPoint format (.pptx/ .ppt) with a maximum of 25 slides
• Presenters must submit pre-recorded presentation in mp4 format
• Presentations will be distributed to attendees in PDF form
• Presentation time will be 35 minutes followed by 10 minutes for Q&A (45 minutes in total)
• All presenters must register for the event and submit headshot and short biography (2-3 sentences)
  

Subsequent to submission, presenters may continue to revise presentations but must submit their revised files on flash drive at a minimum of one (1) day in advance of their scheduled presentation time.‍

When you participate in a CEATI event, be it as an attendee, exhibitor, presenter, speaker, moderator or in any other capacity whatsoever, you will be participating in an event where photography, as well as video and audio recording is likely to occur.

By participating in the CEATI event, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or for any other purpose(s) that CEATI deems fit to use. You release CEATI, its officers, directors, employees and consultants, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, distribution, or publication of photographs, computer images, video and/or audio recordings.

By entering the event platform, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by or on behalf of CEATI or the person or entity designated to do so by CEATI.

In addition, the event will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending the CEATI event or accessing the event platform, you agree not to record or digitize any parts of the presentation, without CEATI’s express written consent.

You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before participating in the CEATI event.

EXHIBITORS

• The floorplan is sold out for 2022.
• The Exhibition, including all breaks and meals, will be taking place in the Celebrity Ballroom. This set-up provides a captive audience to showcase your company’s products and services, allowing for more face-to-face time with attendees at the event. For more information or to be added to a waitlist, please contact conferences@ceati.com

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SPONSORS

• Sponsor Prospectus

Sponsor benefits can include:

• Two all-access passes
• Recognition acknowledging your support during the event
• Inclusion of your logo and click-through link on conference website
• Inclusion of your logo in the Event Guide
• And much more! For more information or to indicate interest, please contact conferences@ceati.com.

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FLOORPLAN

Professional Development Hours for CEATI Conferences

Did you know that you could be eligible to use your CEATI conference attendance towards professional development hours? A Certificate of Attendance is available to all conference attendees – simply check with your local accreditation body for more details on how to apply it to their requirements.

The CEATI Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a networking, mentorship, and peer-to-peer support group of inspiring professionals who are new to the electric utility industry. All are welcome, but the target audience is those with less than 10 years of experience in the industry. The YPG networking event on March 14 will provide a focused, industry-open forum for young professionals to network with their peers across the energy sector, discuss common challenges, and share experiences and strategies for positive career growth.

Sign up for this event by emailing yp@ceati.com.

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This event will take place at the Westin Mission Hills in Palm Springs, CA. Information regarding accommodations can be found below:

Westin Mission Hills
71333 Dinah Shore Dr,
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270, USA

Reserve: Online or 1-877-253-0041

Preferred Rate: $254 USD (plus applicable taxes).‍

• To receive the preferred rate, please mention the special convention rate for the CEATI International Meeting. Preferred rate only available until February 28, 2022. Note: Please disregard the $36 USD resort fee as it is included in the rate.

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COVID-19 Protocol & Safety Measures

CEATI International is committed to promoting and implementing best health and safety practices for our events. Ensuring the well-being of all event attendees and our team at CEATI is our top priority. We are following the suggestions of the U.S. and California state public health guidelines as they are developing.   More details will be shared shortly.

Housing Warning!

Unauthorized Housing Companies Contacting Exhibitors & Attendees. It has come to our attention that unauthorized housing companies have been contacting CEATI International exhibitors and attendees via email and phone and in general, misrepresenting themselves as an official housing vendor for CEATI International. Room registrations should be made directly with the hotel as described above.

We highly caution you from engaging unauthorized companies because if/when issues arise, CEATI International management does not have the ability to provide assistance in solving them.

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CEATI is committed to promoting and implementing best health and safety practices for our

events. Ensuring the well-being of all event attendees and our team at CEATI is our top

priority. We are following the suggestions of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC), World Health Organization, and California state public health guidelines as they are

developing.

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To access our COVID-19 Guidance, click here.

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Updated: March 7th, 2022