Focus: Presentation skills,  public speaking skills

The Lightning Talk Challenge is a programme for young professionals to present their ideas on stage as part of the TNC Lightning Talk programme. Nominated by GÉANT project partners, participants undergo series of training led by a professional public speaking and pitching coach to help them master presentation skills and increase the chance of their submissions to be accepted by TNC Programme Committee. Finalists of the Challenge receive full financial support for delivering their talk at the conference.

At the end of the training participants are invited to showcase their progress  and results from the training by presenting their idea or topic in a self-recorded video, which will be  published and promoted on the GÉANT channels. 

This Future Talent Programme prepare participants for an effective presentation at the actual event. In addition, participants benefit by engaging with peers through webinar training events and building a professional and social network of peers. 


What’s included

  • Practical and interactive workshops under the guidance of a professional public speaking coach for all participants
  • 1:1 coaching on public speaking for finalists
  • Travel package + full conference pass to TNC21 for finalists

Requirements

  • This challenge is open to individuals who are registered on any IT & networking (related) course(s) at a university, college or learning provider and must be nominated by the operating NREN/GÉANT Project Partner
  • The Lightning talk idea must be associated with computer networking or any other technology-related areas.
  • Lightning talk proposals must include: title, participant name, educational institution, short biography, five keywords, and short introduction of the idea (max. 500 words). Abstract must be marked [Topic title + FTP21]
  • Participants commit themselves to the full programme and therefore must have access to a computer with a webcam to join the webinar
  • Selected participants will present at TNC21
  • High English language proficiency is required
  • All participants are invited to share their experiences on social media.

How to Apply (NRENs)

Step 1 Register your candidate online until 28 February 2021 with a brief description of the candidate's topic.

Step 2 All accepted candidates will become participants of the Future Talent Programme and will receive training. Your participant takes part in the e-workshops in March and April. Dates and Programme will be confirmed to you and your participant by email.

Step 3 After the training programme participants can showcase their idea by recorded video, which will be published and promoted through GEANT channels

Step 4 Participants submit their proposal to TNC Programme Committee by 09 March 2021, midnight CET. 

Step 5 Participants will be notified by the TNC Programme Committee  of the acceptance or rejection of the proposal

Step 6 Selected candidates take further training and take centre stage at TNC21






Register!


Timeline 

28.02.21Registration deadline
Mar21Welcome + Training Programme
May211:1 coaching finalists
Jun21Participation in TNC21

Programme 

  • Proposal feedback
  • Training programme  
     


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