Orientation

Team Size: 1

Responsibilities

Lead Orientation Event at the conference
Present an Orientation that introduces the conference and advises attendees on what to expect from the conference

Notes

The orientation tends to cover the following topics:

Code of Conduct
"Pac-Man" rule about making room for new people when in social groups
Quiet room
Lightning talks
Sprints
General "we are friendly!" welcoming message and encouragement to exercise extrovert muscle while practicing self-care.
Reminder that masks protect against more than just COVID

Historically, the orientation event has taken place on the first morning of talks prior to the keynote, or the evening of tutorials after the final tutorial ends. It lasts between 30-60 minutes.