We invite you to present a talk of up to 20 minutes at a workshop, seminar or discussion.

This talk can be pre-recorded, submitted by the deadline above. Or you can talk live via Zoom during the session.

After the talk we ask that you be available for a live discussion and Q&A. Note that some seminars have two sessions, so you may need to be awake at an inconvenient time for one or both sessions. The current schedule is here.

If you are interested in presenting, please contact us with your proposed topic, or to discuss what we are looking for. Do this well in advance of the submission deadline so there is plenty of time for you and ILDA to confirm your topic, how long you will speak, etc. Once these are set, then you can start on the recording of your topic.

WORKSHOP

Advanced Technology Workshop: Present a new product, service or technology demonstration that is relevant to laser light shows. The Technical Committee chair will organize the ATW.

SEMINARS AND DISCUSSIONS

Pandemic Discussion: How have you fared during this exceptional time? Let us know about any survival techniques, success stories, pandemic-related laser shows, new show opportunities, etc.

Artistic Seminar: Discuss the artistic uses of lasers. Present an artistically challenging show or project. Describe your artistic goals or process. Presented two different times.

Awards Seminar: This is normally presented by the Executive Director. However, if you have some Awards insights or proposals, you are welcome to submit to present. Presented two different times.

ILDA Digital Network Seminar: New IDN products, projects and uses. Practical demonstrations are welcomed. The Technical Committee chair will organize the IDN seminar.

Safety Seminar: News about laser safety and regulations. Changes since last ILDA. Demonstration of safety products or procedures specific to laser light shows. Presented two different times.

ILDA Association General Discussion: Make suggestions for improving ILDA and the laser industry. Note that you can also make motions during the General Business Meeting. This discussion seminar is more for suggestions, directions, etc. that don't lend themselves to a formal motion.

ILDA Committee Chairs — you know who you are — will make short, pre-recorded reports during the Day 2 General Business Meeting.

These cover the committee's recent work, projected future work and projects, and any issues or concerns.

You can also ask for assistance if you are looking for additional committee members.

If you won an ILDA Award this year, congratulations! During the Day 3 ILDA Awards Presentation, we'll see an excerpt from your winning entry, plus a short acceptance speech pre-recorded by you.

If you won multiple awards, you can present a different speech for each winning entry.

Most of you have already received your ILDA Award trophy(ies) by mail. You can record your speeches now. See the guidelines in the mail package.

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH REQUIREMENTS AND TIPS

The time limit is a strict 45 seconds — the same as at the Academy Awards. Only we don't have an orchestra if you go over, we'll just cut your speech short. So please stay under 45 seconds.

Remember that viewers will see less than a minute of your entry video, and they will not have the Awards Booklet with your entry's Statement of Intent. Therefore, you may want to give a short summary of the show or project. We suggest talking about some of the challenges, results, interesting anecdotes, etc. rather than just a list of "thank yous".

Please wear something formal and dignified such as a suit, tux or evening wear since we always dress up for the in-person Awards.

When you are finished recording, send the video file to ILDA by the deadline.

OFFLINE AWARDS

We will be showing all "ILDA Offline" and "Offline-Connected" winners. They also can make acceptance speeches of up to 45 seconds.

EXCEPTIONS: LASER JOCKEY, CAA AND SAA WINNERS

There will be five live acceptance speeches.

• The three Laser Jockey winners, from the previous day's competition, will give their speeches, of up to 45 seconds, live.
• The Career Achievement Award winner and the Special Achievement Award winner will also be live (if they wish). They can speak for up to 2 minutes. The text of the CAA speech will also be put at the ILDA website along with speeches from past CAA winners.

There will be a "Laser Jockey" contest on Day 2. This is for up to 12 ILDA Members to play lasers live, and stream the performance. Those on the stream provide a score for each LJ entrant. The top three total scores receive First, Second and Third ILDA Awards in the Laser Jockey category.

More details are on the Laser Jockey rules webpage. If you are interested in entering, please visit that page. It includes a link to the registration form for entrants.