- Q: What are all the different kinds of content I can submit?
- A: Netroots Nation accepts submissions for Panels, Trainings and Screening Series Sessions (films/video).
- Q: What if I want to submit a film for the Screening Series?
- A: Click here to submit a film for consideration.
- Q: What if I’m the organizer and the moderator?
- A: That’s fine. There is a place to indicate that on the submission form.
- Q: How important is spelling, grammar and punctuation in my submission?
- A: It’s important. Reviewers read lots of submissions and glaze over when things are hard to understand because of bad grammar and punctuation. Don’t fall victim to it. Also be aware of cutting and pasting errors.
- Q: Will all this information I submit be released publicly?
- A: No, it’s just for our reviewers to read or so we can get in contact with you. If your session is selected, we may post your session title and description, but there will be a chance to revise/update before the conference.
- Q: How long is a session?
- A: Each session is 75 minutes. You should allow time for Q&A within that time block.
- Q: When will my session take place?
- A: The panel will be scheduled for Thursday, Friday or Saturday, June 20, 21 or 22. We’ll do our best to accommodate scheduling needs of panelists, but cannot guarantee timing.
- Q: What if I want longer for my session?
- A: Include the request on the submission form, but please be aware this is very rarely done.
- Q: Does Netroots Nation pay for air travel or hotel accommodation?
- A: No. Speakers are asked to cover the cost of their travel and hotel. A limited number of general scholarships are available to Netroots Nation. Information about the scholarship program will be released in early 2013.
- Q: So what do speakers get for being on a panel at Netroots Nation?
- A: Panelists and moderators receive a complimentary registration to Netroots Nation. If you’re selected to speak on a panel and you’ve already purchased a registration to attend Netroots Nation, our refund policy applies.
- Q: What if I want more than four panelists and a moderator?
- A: We generally discourage this practice. We’ve found there is not enough time for everyone to speak AND involve the audience if there are more than five people on stage. We will only offer a maximum of five complimentary registrations for each panel (moderator plus max four panelists).
- Q: When should I expect to hear back on my submission?
- A: You’ll find out in early March if your panel has made it to the final round and late March if your panel has been selected for NN12. View the timeline here.
- Q: How are panels selected?
- A: Panels will be divided into generally similar groups and each group will be reviewed by a committee of Netroots thinkers. Those committees will recommend several of the best from each category to a final committee, which will make final decisions. You can find more information about our process here.
- Q: Can I suggest myself or another person to speak on another panel?
- A: Unfortunately, the only way you can submit a name is to include it on a panel, screening series, or training session submission. In previous years we have had the option of submitting just one name for consideration, but we’ve removed that option this year due to lack of use. If you have suggestions, you can always email us at the address below and we’ll take it under consideration.
Have a question that’s not covered here? Email us at panelsNN13 at netrootsnation.org
