I love public speaking and am honoured that you want me to be a part of your event. I want to use the platform I've been given to be as inclusive as possible, which is why the rider. This is a work in progress, and I understand that smaller events will need assessment on a case-by-case basis. However, this rider will apply to conferences organised at a larger & more commercial scale.

P.S. For a list of conferences I have spoken at before, please check out this YouTube playlist.

In-person events

Accommodation/Hosting

• Assuming that the travel is not within Maharashtra, India (where I live) and that the conference is NOT virtual, I would require my travel and accommodation expenses to be covered fully for the entire conference duration.
• If the event requires me to travel internationally, I would need at least one full day of extra lodging before the event. This is because I will be flying in a day or two before it commences.
• I would also require travel reimbursements to be accounted for as soon as is humanly possible. Wherever it is feasible, an option must be provided for bookings to be made on behalf of the speaker.

Tickets to the event

As a speaker at the event, I would like a full ticket to the conference. I would love to interact with the attendees and speakers and also attend talks by other speakers.

Virtual events

For virtual events, such as webinars, IWD events, or remote conferences, please reach out at least one month before the event date to discuss details.

Other logistics

Code of conduct

TL; DR: Your conference website needs to link to a Code of Conduct. Please make it a bit more descriptive than "don't be a meanie."

No manels(only men on panels), please

• This should be a no-brainer, but I shouldn't be the token female candidate at an event.

Recording and Sharing content

• I am okay with being recorded; however, I'd request that you let me know beforehand.
• Please check the license section to understand how I license the content I've produced.

Parting thoughts

As with everything, I am constantly learning about myself & this rider will continue to evolve as that happens. I'm passionate about using the platform I've been given & would like for everything in technology to be as diverse & inclusive as possible. Thank you for reading through & I hope all of this was as reasonable & unsurprising to you as it was for me. If there are any particular terms in the rider that you wish to talk more about, please reach out to discuss them further.