Speaker Guidelines & Resources

Thank you for your participation at GNE! We look forward to working with you to make your experience a success.

Assets Requested

To help us ensure that we present you in all your brilliance, please provide us with the following assets.

Please find guidelines for these below:

 

Promotional Assets Provided

Please use the following assets to promote your presence through social media, emails, and more.

Please find these resources below:

 

Your Headshot Image

As a speaker or moderator, your photo will appear in multiple places:

  1. GNE Website Speakers Page—as an example, see the GNE 2025 Speakers Page.
  2. Your own Speaker Post; see this Example Speaker Post.
  3. At the event, on a presentation slide on the BIG screen.

In addition to appearing on GNE website, your photo will be projected onto the BIG screen at the event; as a result, we need a high-resolution image that will appear crisp and clear.

We will crop and resize the photo as needed to present it in square dimensions. 

Headshot Technical Specifications

  • A high-resolution image
  • Dimensions: 2000px wide minimum
  • File Size: 1Mb file size minimum
  • File Format: JPG or PNG file format.
  • File Name: Please use this format to identify your files: First-Last_year.jpg (Example: Kevin-Vachon_2025.jpg)
  • (Please do not send your image in a PDF file. Please do not include your image in a Word document.)

General Guidelines

  • A recent, very recognizable photo of you.
  • Facing the camera, looking friendly and professional.
  • Showing your shoulders upward.
  • With a neutral background.

What if I don’t have a photo that meets these specifications?

  • The average smartphone will take an adequately high-quality image for this purpose.
  • Stand against a neutral background in good, natural light.
  • When you save or send the image file, ensure you select the largest format offered.

Your BioGraphy

Bio Technical Specifications

  • File Format: Word document or Text file.
  • (Please, no PDFs as they are difficult to copy from.)
  • File Name: Please use this format to identify your files: First-Last_2025_bio.doc

General Guidelines

  • Details: Name, Company, Position
  • Professional History: 3–5 paragraphs thereabouts.
  • Word Count: Although there is no limit, bios are typically around 200 words in length.

Your Presentation

Preparation & Submission

Please submit your PowerPoint presentation and/or supplemental resources by Friday, 10 October, 2025.

Please save your PowerPoint in this format:
Last Name-Title.ppt

Submit your Presentation

GNE Sessions will display slides in widescreen 16:9 format.

Presentation Tips

Make your presentation inclusive and accessible:

  • Keep slide show paragraph/bullet point text size a minimum of 20–28 points.
  • Avoid using all capital letters (“ALL CAPS”) and excessive italics or underlines. Include no more than six lines of text on each slide.
  • Rely on high contrast color schemes, when possible to make it easier for people with low vision and colorblindness to distinguish text and shapes.
  • Limit slide transitions and animation. Avoid flashing or blinking content when possible.

At the Conference

  • All speakers receive a complimentary pass to GNE.
  • GNE attire is business casual.
  • In the presentation room, confidence monitors will be present. Wireless lavalier mics will be provided.
  • Please arrive at the ballroom 15 minutes before your speaking engagement or panel participation to get set up with a lavalier microphone.

Questions about speaking at GNE? Please Contact Us!

Promotional Assets

Download the following assets to promote your presence and invite your peers and colleagues through social media, emails, and more.

PowerPoint Slides

Presenting prior to GNE? Drop in one of our promotional slides to promote your presence and session. Download and incorporate these “Join Me” Slides ↓

Email Signature Graphics

Social Media Content

We encourage you to actively promote your session and topic on social media.

 

Tag #GNE2025

Link banners to GNE.Mplify.net

Sample Post

I’m going to GNE 2025 this November. Are you? Learn industry trends, best practices, and network with enterprise and NaaS leaders at the Global NaaS Event, 10–14 Nov, in Dallas. Details: GNE.Mplify.net

Sample Post

Join me at the Global Network-as-a-Service Event 2025 (GNE 2025) to gain insights into the new NaaS ecosystem, network automation platforms, and secure NaaS services. Register now and connect with industry leaders in Dallas this November. Be part of the future of NaaS!
Visit GNE.Mplify.net #GNE2025

Social Media Graphics

To help actively promote your session and topic on social media, we’ve provided these two social graphics as Canva Templates, which work well on LinkedIn, X, Bluesky and Facebook.

You’ll just need to upload your photo and then download for use.

Canva GNE 2025 Templates >

Download and post these additional social media images: