Speaker Resources & FAQs

YOU RECEIVE TWO ALL-ACCESS PASSES (ie. 2.5 DAYS) FOR YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE (or One Guest) - UPON SPEAKER CONFIRMATION.

As an invited and now accepted CMF Speaker, you and one guest are entitled to receive one complimentary All-Access Conference Pass/registration to CMF as well as one Pre-Conference Workshop per pass. You must provide the name of the additional badge pass holder to CMT via email no later than Oct 1 to editor@conciergemedicinetoday.org.

EXHIBITOR HALL ACCESS (FRI-SAT).

Our Exhibitors and Sponsors are excited to meet you and learn from you as well and about what you and your practice do. We can’t do this event without them and they want your feedback and insights about what you do FOR healthcare. Our exhibit hall will open Friday at 8:45am ET.

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EARLY ACCESS TO CMF BONUS CONTENT + EXCLUSIVE WEEKLY, ON-DEMAND INTERVIEWS VIA OUR EVENT APP is AVAILABLE TO ALL OF OUR CMF PARTICIPANTS! 

If you'd like to get a head start and download our CMF EVENT APP on your lap top, desktop or mobile device.

MEALS WHICH ARE INCLUDED DURING CMF include the following meals:

• Box Lunch Thursday (1)

• Hot Buffet Lunch Friday (1)

• Saturday AM Continental Breakfast and/or Protein (1)

At this time, there is no cocktail reception at the Venue scheduled Thursday PM nor Friday PM;

Additionally, no additional activities are organized nor planned by CMT outside the venue;

Any and all additional activities announced, referenced or invited to by other CMF participants are at your own discretion. CMT is not responsible for those activities nor your safety at those events/activities and assumes no liability or responsibility.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ACCESS
ATTEND ONE OF OUR PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS, FREE on THURSDAY (9am-5pm ET) 
(Available FOR CMF Speakers To Attend!)
Membership Medicine 101

Updated Workshop Schedule 

Workshop Check-In: 8:30-8:55am ET

Workshop Start Time: 9am ET

NOTE: As a CMF Speaker Benefit, You Are Welcome To Attend These Workshops For Free, No Added Cost (Box Lunch Included; Please Check-In At Registration Thursday To Receive Lanyard/Admittance)

“All We’ve Learned About Marketing” Workshop

Updated Workshop Schedule

Workshop Check-In: 8:30-8:55am ET

Workshop Start Time: 9am ET

NOTE: As a CMF Speaker Benefit, You Are Welcome To Attend These Workshops For Free, No Added Cost (Box Lunch Included; Please Check In At Registration Thursday To Receive Lanyard/Admittance)

Text the CMF Conference Organizer:

470-478-6940 (Michael)

Please include your full name in the text as we may not have you in our contacts. Thank you!

Email Questions to CMF Organizer:

editor@conciergemedicinetoday.org

Venue Address & Directions:

EVENT LOCATION
Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College
3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Cumming, GA 30041 USA

• Forsyth Conference Center
  Direct tel. 678-341-6655

• Forsyth Conference Center - Printable Directions

• LEARN MORE: https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/directions

Hotel Room(s) + Area Recommendations:

https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/hotel-travel

Transportation, Rideshare or Rental Car

Please note, free parking is available at the Forsyth Conference Center. Please Plan Your Rideshare, Car(s) and/or other transportation to and from airports, hotels and conference center in advance. NO SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE TO CONFERENCE CENTER.

PLEASE PLAN YOUR MODE OF TRANSPORTATION or RIDESHARE SERVICE IN ADVANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM EVENT.

No room blocks or discounts provided through Concierge Medicine Today.

Nearby Atlanta International Airport

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (Code: ATL)

Nearby County Airports (If flying your own plane)

• Cherokee County Regional Airport (Code CNI)

• Friday, (All-Day, Minus General Sessions*; 8:15am-6pm ET)

• Saturday, (8:00am-12pm ET, Minus General Sessions*)

• How it works: Our exhibitor hall is crashing the General Session room Friday and Saturday as it always does at CMF. That means, our exhibitor tables are OPEN for business ALL DAY during the conference, minus General Sessions when speakers are presenting; so find time to peel away throughout the day and budget/use your time with them wisely; Don’t just visit their tables and learn about how they can/are/will support you during the breaks. Take time to pull them out into the Lobby or another room in the conference center to learn more and keep the conversation vibes going! They’re here for you! So, chat it up, be aware of your volume so as to not distract others experiences and make some new pals—CMF is a friendship factory!

• For ALL EXHIBITORS, Everyone on your team is encouraged to get out from behind the table and attend the breakouts.

• FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE and START TIMES: https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/schedule

YOUR TIME SLOT MAY MOVE SLIGHTLY, SO PLEASE PLAN YOUR TRAVEL ACCORDINGLY. Please note, your time slot may change so we recommend you check the FINAL PROGRAM often and early here: https://www.conciergemedicinetoday.net/schedule.

Delivering an education session in this capacity (hosted by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC) is done on a voluntary, unpaid basis. Speaker's individual travel and living expenses are at his/her own expense.

CMF conference educational programs are learning experiences first, and as such, limited non-commercial content and delivery is expected by all Speakers.

Please refrain from overt statements, harsh language, or pointed humor that disparages the rightful dignity and social equity of any individual or group.

CMT continues to seek and provide a balanced slate of speakers with a diversity of backgrounds, viewpoints, and organizational affiliations.

Most speakers will be limited to one education session, except for repeated sessions.

Speakers may also be asked to serve on a panel (day of) in addition to delivering one education session. Exceptions are at CMT's discretion.

By sharing your expertise, you make a valuable contribution to the profession's field of knowledge and to the individual learning of our participants.

By presenting your topic, participating, attending and representing your presentation, you consent, agree to, represent and affirm that you have the legal right to do so and that the submission of such content will not violate any third party’s privacy rights, publicity rights, contract rights, copyrights, or other proprietary rights and agree to the following Conference Speaker Agreement Terms and Conditions and well as our Participant Agreement: Terms and Conditions (https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/faqs-cmt-events) as outlined by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC.

Sorry, handouts are no longer printed for distribution at CMF conferences. It creates future trash and room cleanliness issues.

At this time, there is no cocktail reception at the Venue scheduled Thursday PM nor Friday PM;

Additionally, no additional activities are organized nor planned by CMT outside the venue;

Any and all additional activities announced, referenced or invited to by other CMF participants are at your own discretion. CMT is not responsible for those activities nor your safety at those events/activities and assumes no liability or responsibility.

• The content of the presentation must be educational, sales free and accurate to the best of your knowledge

• Speaker has received the necessary permissions to reproduce or present any materials for which they are not the author or copyright holder and these permissions have been obtained

• Your presentation complies with the principles of CMF’s Code of Conduct found at https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/faqs-cmt-events

• Speaker understands that no compensation from Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. for its use of the presentations is expected.

• Respond timely to the CMF Host or Speaker Coordinator when additional information is needed regarding your presentation.

• Develop your presentation as PowerPoint slides and submit by stated deadline.

• PLEASE BRING TWO (2) THUMB DRIVES WITH YOUR FILES WITH YOU: Bring any/all updates to your slide deck on two USB thumb drives and give one to CMF to keep and the second to the onsite Venue or A/V Tech (if applicable) before your presentation for display. Collect your USB thumb drive from the A/V tech after your session is finished.

• Please plan to attend the entire conference to present and to take advantage of the other sessions and networking with our attendees.

• Before the event, please make note of your presentation times listed in the schedule found here https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/schedule.

• Your presentation MUST NOTexceed your time slot.

• You presentation time is inclusive of Q&A. Question time can be facilitated by you taking questions from the room by having participants raise their hands individually. If you opt not to take Q&A, that’s fine too. We simply ask you tell your session attendees to meet you in the Foyer/Lobby/Hallway area so the next presenter has time to set-up.

• At the end of your allocated time, the chair will come over the AV speaker(s) to remind all speakers to conclude immediately and remove your materials from the lectern/room for the next presenter.

• In most General Sessions, the CMF Host will only be able to ask questions if you have finished on time.

• At the conclusion of your session any remaining time will be used for questions, discussion or networking.

Speakers should encourage their audience to complete the online session evaluation form found in the EVENT APP. However, speakers should not attempt to coach the audience in evaluating the speaker/session. Speakers who violate this guideline will not be invited back in the future.

Yes, CMF is a live and public event and our format is a face-to-face presentation.

The success of your presentation depends on your visual presentation as much as your verbal presentation. The following are some suggestions for getting the most from your slides.

• Keep it simple – layouts should be easy to understand and follow

• Keep it large and legible – select font size with the back row in mind

• Three level rule – the ideal visual has a maximum of three levels of information with each level containing only one or two bullets or graphics

• Maintain a consistent format / appearance throughout your slides

• Set screen resolution to 1024 x 768 when preparing your PowerPoint slides

• Use the microphone at the podium (or table) so that everyone can hear you.

• Will you share my PPT slides with those registered?  We will not provide in PPT format but will create a PDF handout for distribution. 

• Can I include video clips in my presentation?  No, we ask that you DO NOT include any MP4 format or links to a YouTube video.

• Each breakout session room (or the General Session stage) will be equipped with a data projector, laptop and slide advance remote.

• ONLY IF you have provided CMF your slides in advance will your slides will be pre-loaded onto the laptop or thumb drive in the room by a member of our facilities or AV Team.

• The Venue devices and laptops in the room(s) use Microsoft Windows. We recommend you enable your presentation to be compatible with PowerPoint/Windows.

• Will my presentation be recorded?  No, CMF is not planning to record any of the sessions currently. If a decision is made to do so, you will be notified by email.

• Start On Time, Please: The countdown clocks has started so when the doors to the room close (or the Host gives you the nod), please start your presentation. Folks may trickle in if they know you’ve begun.

• Maintain eye contact, avoid “reading” from your slides

• Adhere to your topic, answering questions without getting off-track (announce your availability after the session and that you’ll be happy to take questions/comments and feedback in the hallway outside of the room after your lecture is over)

• PLEASE end on time, reserving the final 5 to 10 minutes for Q&A

• Be conscious of what you say, especially if you do not want it in print or social media, as the audience members snap photos or hit the record button on their devices every so often. Oh, and press may attend any/all CMF sessions so choose your words and images carefully. CMT is not responsible for copyright errors or infringements you may make.

PLEASE ARRIVE TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER EARLIER IN THE DAY.

DO NOT ARRIVE AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER 10-MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SPEAKING SLOT (It stresses the CMF Host/Organizer out and they may be planning to move the schedule around!).

ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR TRAFFIC AND RIDESHARE DELAYS.

ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GET YOUR BADGE AND ACCLIMATED.

ARRIVE TO YOUR ROOM/LECTERN ABOUT 5-10-MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULE SAYS. We recommend you go to your session room at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start time to meet the AV Technician. Please familiarize yourself with the room, the AV setup and remote to advance or reverse your slides.

PATIENCE FOR PREVIOUS PRESENTER & START ON-TIME. Sit at the front so you can move to the lectern after the Session Chair introduces you. Please be patient if they are taking questions. If Q&A near the laptop is taking place, please ask a member of our AV Team or Guest Services/Registration Team to ask the last presenter to take their Q&As to the Hall/Foyer/Lobby area. Our team is happy to help you and the entire program stay on-time.

A/V NEEDS or DIFFICULTIES. If you need assistance with the laptop, AV, sound, please ask our AV Team or Guest Services/Registration Team Member.

A/V TROUBLE SHOOTING. A technician will be in and out of your session room to assist you and/or trouble shoot technical issues in the unlikely event these arise. We ask for your patience.

SLIDE DECKS WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CMF PARTICIPANTS NOV. 1st IN OUR APP. 

Pre-registered attendees, sponsors, exhibitors & speakers are enthusiastic about coming together with you and learning about this space in healthcare and look forward to meeting you! 😊

As per our Terms and Conditions, policies and public notices for this public event, which are made available and posted at https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/faqs-cmt-events, it is solely up to our Venue/facility along with CMT event planners to determine the occupancy, capacity, floor plan layout, etc., with our facilities/conference center team.

Please understand our facility team, space planners and event organizers may change the room layout at their discretion for the occupancy and traffic flow of the room as necessary at any time. We reserve the right to adjust seating, timing, make minor adjustments to the floorplan and/or schedule to ensure exhibitor flow and traffic is maximized and speaker/sponsors/guests and attendees are moved from one room to another comfortably.

Safety is important to everyone. We encourage you to take any & all personal precautions you deem necessary to keep yourself and others safe. If you want to wear a mask, that’s okay with us. Please take care of yourself and understand that  while participating in any event(s) held or sponsored by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., (“CMT”), and consistent with CDC guidelines, participants, attendees, speakers, exhibitors are encouraged to practice hand hygiene, not attend if you are sick, feel signs of being sick, practice “social distancing, as you individually feel comfortable doing,” and are welcome to but not mandated to wear face coverings to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19 and/or other viruses while at event(s). Because COVID-19 (and other variants and/or illnesses) are extremely contagious and COVID is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, CMT has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you require a mask, please let our CMF or Venue team know at Registration and one will be provided to you. Additionally, there may be hand sanitizer available in certain places throughout the conference center which you and your team are welcome to use. Restrooms will also have soap for washing your hands.

As stated in our “Participant Agreement: Terms and Conditions” CMT cannot guarantee and accepts no risk or liability whatsoever for you and/or your teams safety at this event and asks that if your participants, team members, or others planning attendance not come if infected or think they have been with COVID-19 or other illness before the event. Additional policies, terms and conditions and more are attached, linked and provided in the attached PDF and below. Finally, any personal choices you make always have assumed risks and by participating/attending any event, including this one which you and your team have and are aware of, we (Concierge Medicine Today, LLC) and our representatives assume no liability whatsoever and you understand, release and assume all risk and consequences resulting in participating in this event and as such, we have outlined these terms within our T&Cs found here (https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/faqs-cmt-events).

A limited number of meals will be available for those with dietary restrictions. However, Please Be Advised That Food Prepared Here May Contain These Ingredients: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soybean, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Dairy Products, and Shellfish. All Speakers/Guests/Attendees Are Welcome To Bring/Order In Outside Food At Your Own Cost To The Facility For Your Own Individual Consumption/Dietary Needs. Please Do Not Share Outside Food With Others. If You Have A Special Dietary Need, Please Notify A Member of Our Catering Staff And/Or Our Facility Allows Individual Meals To Be Brought In For Individual Consumption, Not To Be Shared. For additional notices, terms and conditions, visit https://conciergemedicinetoday.net/faqs-cmt-events