Speaking Rider ⇢ Danny de Vries

Speaking Rider

Inclusive rider

I move quite a lot when I'm on stage. I like to walk around, move towards the audience.
I use a ton of gestures to enhance my speech.
I use my voice a lot. I believe in something and want others to share that feeling.

If the event is located in my current location (Amsterdam, NL) or remote I don't expect you to pay for my travel expenses.
I expect you to pay for the travel expenses if it's an international event. Either you purchase it or I can reimburse it afterwards.
I expect you to pay for the lodging if it's an international event. Either you purchase it or I can reimburse it afterwards.
If I speak at your event I expect to also have a ticket to the full conference.
I like to book my own travel.

I own and retain the rights to official recordings of my presentation and grant you license to use, modify, and redistribute them. (I want to publish a copy of the talk on my own Youtube channel)
I will not use branded content like branded templates or slides designed for the event.
I usually have a ton of images and diagrams to make concepts more clear. I take time to design my slides.
I try to describe the visuals that are in the presentation.
I personally choose to have many slides with a small amounts on each. I like the fast-paced flow.
It's ok to use my resources (photography, bio) on social media leading up to the event.
No censorship.

Lapel or lavalier preferred. Don't make me hold a microphone, please.
Lectern (or table) preferred.
Don't point a spotlight in my face, please.
Timer viewable from the stage is preferred.
Confidence monitor preferred. I need to be able to see my slides and notes.
USB-C or HDMI preferred. I'll usually have adapters.
A wall socket preferred. For charging my computer.
A Wi-Fi connection is preferred, although most of my slides also work offline.
Presenting from my own laptop and settings is preferred.
I will not create my slides in other programs then I'm currently using myself (keynote).
I'm not a huge fan of doing Q&A because of reduced hearing unless there is a mic in the room.
If a moderator asks the questions that's usually OK.

Provide open captioning for the audience (CART).
Provide transcripts of the talk (I'll usually have one for a talk I've given before).
Ensure all official event venues are accessible to people with mobility issues, including people who use wheelchairs. This includes the stage and social gatherings around the event.
Reserve some seating in the front rows for people with vision impairments.
Run a financial aid, scholarship, opportunity grant, or similar program for attendees.
If providing or otherwise facilitating meals, be responsive to people with dietary restrictions.
If requested, I'll provide material ahead of time to participants.

Attendee data/information should not be sold, especially not to conference sponsors.
Attendees should have the option to not be included in promotion material. (excluded from video or photography)

It's nice to have a speaker room, doesn't have to be anything fancy but a nice quit room with seating and some extra food is very welcome
I have no dietary restrictions. I do often look for veggie options or meat replacements.
I've been given speaker gifts but sometimes I can't take them with me (cannot transport, don't have enough space in my bag or gifts aren't allowed on the plan)

Life can be messy and I reserve the right to withdraw from your conference. I always try to do it well in advance and notify you. I try to find a replacement speaker.
If this happens, I will no longer want to be associated with your event.
It will be my last resort.

Generall ballpark around 2-4 your commercial ticket price for profit and private talks.
Usually 3-5 the ticket price if I have to prepare a completely new talk for your event.
I'll likely waive my fee and donate my time for educational (guest-lectures), non-profit (community events) and low-cost conferences (€50 ticket prices).

The riders from Tatiana Mac and Josh Simmons helped me shape mine, thanks!