LIKE is hugely grateful to our brilliant speakers for giving their time and sharing their knowledge by speaking at our events.

 

Notes for speakers

 

• LIKE events normally start at 6 for 6.30. Our speakers will be introduced at 6.30 and normally speak for around 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes for questions and group discussion. Dinner is normally served around 7.30.
• Speakers are welcome to use a different format such as cafe-style discussions, debates, or encouraging more group discussion.
• LIKE is a relaxed and informal event. Talks should aim to be entertaining and educational rather than overly dry and scholarly.
• LIKE events are attended by knowledge managers, information professionals, librarians, and those with a professional interest in issues dealt with by these professions. As such it is better to pitch any talk at a general level than assume too much specialist knowledge in any particular issue.
• LIKE is unable to pay speakers but does provide dinner and a steady supply of drinks throughout the evening for speakers.
• Speakers are asked to provide a short biography and summary of their talk at least six weeks before the date they are due to speak.
• There are no facilities for projectors and powerpoint/keynote presentations.