This document contains all you need to know about how to become a Speaker and maximize your participation in TechUp.
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Organization Partners are legally registered entities that participate in TechUp to create a vibrant civic tech ecosystem that spans all over the globe by providing Pro Bono services Free services that otherwise would be paid.
TechUp is a vibrant, growing ecosystem composed by tech enthusiasts wanting to be an active part of designing and creating better and safer digital communities.
By participating in TechUp you will connect with fellow technology enthusiast, support FOSS Projects for impact and discover other organizations and resources that can help your own community grow.
Organizations can join TechUp for free.
Organizations join TechUp on a season basis. Each season corresponds to a natural year, from 1st January to 31st December.
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Check the 3 TechUp Themes
Check the current Topics
Propose new topics >> Roadmap
Prep materials
Submit your materials
Promote session
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Version 1.0
This Agreement is to be subscribed between
The IO Foundation as the host of the TechUp initiative, hereinafter TechUp and
Speaker Name
hereinafter The Speaker
with official email Speaker Email
signed on the Signature Date
hereinafter The Date
for the following seasons List of Seasons
hereinafter The Seasons
For the Speaker
Organization Representative Signature
For TechUp (The IO Foundation)
TechUp Representative Name
TechUp Representative Title
TechUp Representative Signature
Both parties enter this Agreement with the intention of bringing The Speaker into TechUp, an initiative by The IO Foundation, to support the broader TechUp Community.
This Agreement will enter in effect immediately from The Date until the end of the last of The Seasons. This agreement can be made void by any of the parties with a prior notice of 2 months to be filed through the Speaker Management Interface.
To qualify as a Speaker Partner, The Speaker must verify the following requirements (hereinafter The Requirements):
You are an individual that wishes to create positive impact in technology through sharing your knowledge and expertise with the TechUp Community
Abide by The IO Foundation’s Code of Conduct
Attend at least 1 orientation session
Provide the TechUp team with all the necessary on your side to run high quality activities
By signing this Agreement The Speaker confirms to verify The Requirements.
By signing this Agreement TechUp commits to not update The Requirements without prior notice. Any such updates would be reflected on a posterior Agreement.
By participating in TechUp as a Speaker Partner, The IO Foundation will ensure that you will be granted the following benefits (hereinafter The Benefits):
Access to the TechUp Space Yourself, as well as other people you may invite or attract, can access all publicly accessible activities and engage with a global community of technologists.
Ability to run your own activities to share your knowledge and expertise with the TechUp Community This includes the possibility of broadcasting to your own media channels.
1 virtual table Allows you to seamlessly keep in touch with your session
Increased exposure
Customized promotion materials This will allow you to promote your activities more easily.
Promotion of your activities in TechUp's official channels We will give exposure to your organization and the support you provide.
Possibility to have a segment presenting your work in our Codefield productions You will have the opportunity to showcase your work and maybe find support across TIOF's Codefield audience.
Global announcements Presenting your activities and encouraging participants to join and reach out to you
Assistance before, during and after your activities from the TechUp crew We provide a comprehensive help and provide regular updates with new features and activities.
Statistics after each of your activities So that you can analyze how did your activities perform.
Platform Updates The platform used for the TechUp Space releases new features very often, of which TechUp will inform you regularly.
By signing this Agreement The Speaker acknowledges The Benefits.
By signing this Agreement TechUp commits to upholding The Benefits.
By signing this Agreement, The Speaker also acknowledges that while the platform used by TechUp may deploy new features, these will may not be immediately available.
By participating in TechUp as a Speaker Partner, and in order to maintain your status, The Speaker will need to make sure to comply with the following Commitments (hereinafter The Commitments):
Abide by The IO Foundation’s Code of Conduct and the Dhatham House Rule
You will not charge the audience attending your activities a fee to participate or access TechUp (If you do, you can still participate in TechUp as a Sponsor Partner)
Provide TechUp with the necessary information about yourself and your activities
such as Name, Profile Picture, Biography, etc.
At least 1 email address to register your Speaker account (Provided in the signature of this Agreement)
A description of your activities and their materials
The necessary to connect your broadcast channels, should you decide to do so
Run your activities to the best of your ability
Respecting your commitment to the agreed activities
Tending to the Speakers' Table @The Lounge
for activities that happen @The Stage
.
Be on the Speakers table @The Lounge after your session for at least 15 minutes.
Promote TechUp and your activities among your own networks (you can use your own collaterals or the customized ones we’ll provide you)
Coordinate with the TechUp team to ensure the best experience for your audience and the whole TechUp Space.
By signing this Agreement The Speaker commits to abide by The Commitments.
Failure of compliance with The Commitments at any time during The Seasons will trigger a review of your TechUp Membership.
By signing this Agreement TechUp commits to not update The Commitments without prior notice. Any such updates would be reflected on a posterior Agreement.