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Guides and news on running conferences and finding speakers, sponsors and media.
Visas and Travel for Speakers in Latin America
Inviting or travelling as a foreign speaker in Latin America: timeline, invitation letters, official consulate pages, logistics and payments.
Hybrid and Online Events in Latin America: What Works
How to run hybrid and online events for Latin American audiences: format, time zones, connectivity, languages, sponsors and remote speakers.
How to Write a CFP Proposal That Gets Accepted
Write a strong conference talk proposal: title, abstract, reviewer notes and bio, plus a fill-in template and the common reasons proposals get rejected.
How to Measure Booth ROI at a Conference: A Worked Example
Plan and measure conference booth ROI: full cost, lead definitions, cost per lead, follow-up and a hypothetical worked example for a LatAm event.
How to Choose a Conference to Sponsor in Latin America
A sponsor checklist for evaluating a Latin American conference: audience fit, organizer track record, package terms, payment and red flags before signing.
How to Become a Media Partner for Conferences
For media outlets: how to pitch conferences as a media partner, what to offer and ask in return, a pitch template, and how to claim your outlet profile.
How to Become a Conference Speaker: A Practical Path
A step-by-step path to getting on stage: pick a topic, start at meetups, build a speaker profile, find calls for papers and grow toward bigger events.
How to Be a Great Panelist (and a Great Moderator)
Practical tips for conference panels: how panelists prepare and answer, how moderators run the conversation, plus a prep template and common mistakes.
Crypto Conference Side Events: Why and How to Run One
Why projects, communities and sponsors host side events around crypto conferences, and how to plan one in Latin America, from timing to promotion.
Barter vs Paid Event Coverage: A Guide for Creators
For creators covering events: when to accept barter, when to charge, how to price, what to put in the agreement and how to disclose partnerships.
Working With Influencers at Events: Barter, Paid and Deliverables
How to work with influencers at a conference: barter vs paid deals, accreditation, clear deliverables, disclosure rules and reading self-reported metrics.
Sponsorship Deck: What to Include (Slide by Slide)
What to include in a conference sponsorship deck, slide by slide: audience, packages, pricing, proof and next steps, plus tips for Latin American sponsors.