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Scenario
You work for CON-voke, an organization that helps develop and run conventions and conferences on a variety of topics. You have been tasked with delivering the opening remarks at a conference on a topic of your own choosing. Attendees will be coming from all around the world, and your opening comments will need to welcome them to the conference, give an overview of the topic, and set the agenda for the meetings and sessions.

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Directions
You will need to write your opening remarks, create supporting materials and visuals to enhance your presentation, and then deliver those remarks. Please note, citations are required for this project if you use resources (such as images or text). If no resources are used, they will not be required.

Part 1: Conference Topic: To begin, you must choose a topic for your conference. You may choose a topic for an academic conference based on your area of study, a professional or trade event focused on your career, or a fan conference celebrating a popular genre or piece of entertainment. Read through the resources in the Supporting Materials section to learn more about each of these types of conventions to help inform your choice.

The way you write your opening remarks will depend on your audience. You will want to consider the following:
What style of presentation your audience will expect, given the type of conference and topic
What kind of language you should use to address the audience
What familiarity your audience will have with the topic
Part 2: Integrate Visuals and Supporting Materials: Use the Conference Floor Plan document and Proposed Schedules document to plan your comments, and consider how you can visually present these resources during your remarks, and/or create other supporting materials to give to attendees to enhance your presentation.

Consider the following:
Would it be beneficial to refer to a presented graphic, or would a handout be more useful to enhance your presentation?
What other materials can you create that would be useful for your presentation or help to enhance it for your audience?

Full Answer Section

Slide 2: Welcome and Introduction

Welcome: "Good morning/afternoon, esteemed colleagues. Welcome to the [Conference Name] conference on The Future of Work."
Brief introduction: Introduce yourself and your role in the conference.
Audience appreciation: Express gratitude for the attendees' presence and their commitment to professional development.

Slide 3: Conference Overview

Outline of sessions: Briefly outline the key topics and speakers that will be covered during the conference.
Goals and objectives: Explain the goals and objectives of the conference, such as fostering discussion, sharing best practices, and exploring emerging trends.

Slide 4: The Changing Landscape of Work

Visual: A timeline or infographic showing the evolution of work from the industrial age to the digital age.
Key trends: Discuss key trends shaping the future of work, such as automation, globalization, and the gig economy.

Slide 5: Challenges and Opportunities

Challenges: Highlight the challenges faced by businesses and individuals in adapting to the digital age, such as job displacement, skill gaps, and changing work environments.
Opportunities: Discuss the opportunities that the digital age presents, such as increased flexibility, remote work, and new business models.

Slide 6: The Role of Technology

Visual: A diagram showcasing the various technologies impacting the workplace, such as AI, automation, and cloud computing.
Impact of technology: Discuss how technology is transforming the way we work, from automating tasks to creating new job roles.

Slide 7: The Importance of Upskilling and Reskilling

Lifelong learning: Emphasize the importance of continuous learning and upskilling to stay relevant in the digital age.
Skills gap: Discuss the growing skills gap and the need for individuals and organizations to invest in training and development.

Slide 8: Conclusion

Summary: Recap the key points discussed in the presentation.
Call to action: Encourage attendees to actively participate in the conference and network with other professionals.
Closing remarks: Thank the audience for their time and attention.

Supporting Materials:

Conference Floor Plan: Distribute a floor plan to attendees so they can navigate the conference venue and locate different sessions.
Handouts: Create handouts summarizing key points from the presentation, including statistics, quotes, or recommended resources.
Networking Opportunities: Provide information about networking events and opportunities for attendees to connect with other professionals.

By incorporating these elements, you can deliver a compelling and informative opening speech that sets the stage for a successful conference.

Sample Answer

Conference Topic: The Future of Work: Adapting to the Digital Age

Target Audience: Business professionals, HR managers, and technology experts from various industries.

Opening Remarks:

Slide 1: Title Slide

Image: A futuristic cityscape with people working on laptops and tablets.
Title: Shaping the Future of Work: Adapting to the Digital Age