Speaker Session Hosts

The ODA is seeking volunteers as Speaker Session Hosts (previously Session Chairs) for ASM25. As a Speaker Session Host, volunteers will receive a complimentary early-bird registration as well as host suite privileges (breakfast and lunch) on the day(s) they volunteer.

Speaker Session Hosts’ duties include:

  • Mandatory completion of ASM25 Speaker Session Host virtual training via Zoom

  • Arranging to meet the speaker prior to their course

  • Introducing and thanking the speaker

  • Acknowledging speaker sponsor(s), overseeing courses, handling attendee questions, and addressing any issues with the assistance of the room monitor and/or show management.

Please note:

  • All volunteers must be registered for ASM25 and reserve their course. Following registration and submission of the volunteer application form, the ODA will notify the successful volunteer applicants.

  • Early-bird registration fees will be refunded to the volunteers after volunteers have been selected after the March 18, 2025, which is the early-bird expiry date.

  • When completing your application, please ensure you rank the courses in order of preference. While the ODA will make every effort to assign volunteers their preferred courses(s), we cannot guarantee your choices. In addition, due to the limited number of Category 1 (Core) courses, volunteers will only be permitted to choose one Category 1 (Core) course.

How to apply

Registration will be available on January 9, 2025.

Contact

  • Brett McDowell, Coordinator, Conference & Events
    bmcdowell@oda.ca | 416-355-2270 | 1-800-387-1393 ext. 2270

  • Teresa Tomassetti, Specialist, Conference
    ttomassetti@oda.ca | 416-355-2259 | toll-free: 1-800-387-1393 ext. 2259