Top Ten Reasons to Speak at AU 2011

The AU Team is working furiously behind the scenes to plan this year's events. If you've ever thought about becoming an AU speaker, this is a good time to start plotting your way to the podium for AU 2011. Whether you're a newbie or a veteran, start thinking now about the class or classes you want to present at AU 2011. The official Call for Proposals will be out in March. In the meantime, here are the top ten reasons to be an AU 2011 speaker. 

10. It looks good on your resume and your performance review.

9.  You'll bring home more potential clients and customers.

8.  Your boss will have a harder time telling you that you can't go to the conference.

7.  Teach a lecture, lab, or virtual class or serve on a panel and get a FREE 3-day conference-only pass.

6.  Teach more than one class and you'll get paid for your time.

5.  You'll achieve elder status in the AU tribe.

4.  You'll get a warm feeling from sharing what you know.

3.  You'll get a cool shirt.

2.  More people will talk to you at the mixers.

And the Number One reason to speak at AU 2011 is...

1.  The looks of respect and awe you'll get from all the other attendees when they see SPEAKER on your badge.

If that's not enough reasons, let AU 2010 speakers tell you why they like to present at AU:

Watch this space for help in creating and submitting your proposal. We'll soon start providing hints and tips for submitting successful proposals as well as information about what we're looking for at AU 2011.

 /jenny