Official ad:tech speakers are representatives of national and international experts who discuss industry-wide issues raised by the ad:tech tokyo’s Advisory Board Members. The speakers are pro bono, and this tradition has been followed at all previous ad:tech events in 11 cities across 7 countries around the world.
Official speakers will not be required to pay any fees to speak.
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Benefits of Becoming an Official Speaker
- 1. Strengthen your business career to enhance your personal branding and industry recognition.
- 2. Exclusive networking opportunities available only to speakers.
- 3. Complementary full conference pass (valued at ¥220,000) to access and enjoy all content at ad:tech tokyo.
- 4. Opportunity to be recognized in the popular session rankings.
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Two types of official speaker roles you can apply for
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(1) Moderator
The moderator's role will be to facilitate the session through to the day of the event for a fruitful official session.
Discuss session topics deeply with other speakers and summarize session take-aways.
You will submit session highlights and summaries, arrange meetings with speakers, decide on the structure of the session, compile presentation slides from other speakers, and submit final presentation slides to the Show Office. -
(2) Speaker
Speakers are expected to follow the moderator's lead, summarize your findings in accordance with the session theme and take-aways, and prepare for your presentation slides to make it a fruitful session.
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(1) Moderator
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Official Speaker Selection Process
- 1. The Advisory Board and the ad:tech tokyo Content Team will decide on the conference program which the candidates can apply for.
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2. Apply via the Official Speaker Entry Form
【Important】For First-Time Speakers
We will conduct a video screening as part of the selection process.
Please submit a video (up to 2 minutes) introducing the key message you would like to deliver in your chosen session.
Video quality will not be taken into consideration, so a simple smartphone recording (e.g., a selfie video) is perfectly acceptable. -
3. Applications submitted through the entry form will be reviewed and selected based on the following criteria:
・Relevance to the session theme
・Level of active involvement in the business
・Whether you are the most suitable person to speak on the topic
・Potential contribution to the industry as a whole
・Overall balance
In addition, preference may be given if you have:
・Previous speaking experience at ad:tech tokyo - 4. After the selection is made, you will be notified of your acceptance by e-mail.