Speaker's+Checklist

Suggested checklist of things to do:
 * Book transportation to your local airport.
 * Book flight to O'Hare Airport or Midway Airport.
 * Cross your fingers that there is no snow storm during the week of the conference.
 * Book roundtrip transportation from O'Hare or Midway to the Pheasant Run Resort. The resort's recommended car service is A-1 Limo Service, 630-833-3788.
 * Fill out this form with your travel plans.
 * Send out a tweet to let your throngs of followers know that you will be presenting at the midwest's PREMIER educational technology event (use the hashtag #ICE16.
 * Create slide decks for your sensational presentation that rivals the likes of Presentation Zen's Garr Reynolds.
 * Upload any handouts our presenter resources directory using this link. Don't forget to remind attendees where they can find your stuff. Remember that some teachers at conferences may go through handout withdrawal if resources aren't provided.
 * Check out the ICE Conference Survival Guide.
 * Pack for the conference. Don't forget all your geek gadgets; you will be among friends.
 * Upon arrival at Pheasant Run, get settled and check out the room where you will be presenting. Presentation rooms are spread out, and sometimes it's tricky to find the Zanies Comedy Club space, Mainstage Theatre, and New Orleans Ballroom in particular.
 * Take a stroll down Bourbon Street... seriously, there is a replica of this famed street in the middle of Pheasant Run. Who'd thunk you'd find this in the middle of suburban Illinois?
 * If you arrive on Wednesday afternoon, make sure to join our opening reception (3 PM - 5:30 PM) in the Exhibit Hall.
 * On Wednesday night, we're also holding a mini EdCamp. Feel free to drop in and join the fun!
 * Join us on Wednesday night for the ICE conference committee dinner.
 * On the day of your presentations (or before), make sure to check in at the presenters' check in area in front of the exhibit hall.
 * There will be free coffee, juice, and donuts for conference attendees in the Atrium near the pool.
 * If you need technical help, there should be a tech volunteer in a red shirt stationed near your presentation room. Feel free to call on them for assistance.
 * Lunch is served in the Atrium or in the hotel's restaurants. Make sure to save your receipts to turn into ICE.
 * At your last session, a representative from the ICE committee will be there to give you your honorarium. Submit receipts to him or mail them at a later date.
 * Join us for our closing session on Friday afternoon.
 * When your work is finished at the conference, COLLAPSE! :)