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General Information

What is DevLearn Hyperdrive and how is it structured?

DevLearn Hyperdrive is an open competition that invites individuals and organizations to share technically innovative and exciting ways to enhance learning and solve business problems. Each Hyperdrive presenter will have ten minutes to share his or her story live on stage in front of a panel of expert judges and a live audience.

At the end of the event, the scores of the judges will be tabulated and three “winners” will be selected. During the opening keynote of the conference, the winners will be announced, and they will have a 15 minute slot during the conference to share their story during the DevLearn Hyperdrive Winner Showcase.

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When is DevLearn Hyperdrive?

DevLearn Hyperdrive will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 3:30p – 6:30p

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Is DevLearn Hyperdrive unique to eLearning Guild events?

Yes, DevLearn Hyperdrive is unique to the DevLearn Conference & Expo. Hyperdrive offers you the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise, as well as to learn from the trials and successes of your peers.

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Submitting to Participate

If I participate in DevLearn Hyperdrive, do I have to give a formal presentation?

Yes. Each participant in the DevLearn Hyperdrive competition will have a 10 minute slot during which they can share how their innovative technical learning solution solved problems in an organizational setting. If your presentation is selected as one of the Hyperdrive winners, you will also have 15 minutes to share your story during a DevLearn Hyperdrive Showcase session during DevLearn.

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Who can submit to participate?

Anyone who is a registered conference attendee of DevLearn 2015 including full conference and Expo+ attendees, speakers, and registered exhibitor staff.

We are looking for technically innovative learning solutions, and for people who are willing to talk about their challenges and solutions. DevLearn Hyperdrive is your opportunity to show off your projects, and to help further innovative technical learning solutions.

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What types of projects can be submitted?

Almost any type of solution that leverages technology can be submitted. Share your project, finished or in progress, and pitch it as part of the competition. Your submission should show how your solution solves a specific learning and/or business need.

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What is NOT eligible for DevLearn Hyperdrive?

Pure product demonstrations or features of products are not eligible. DevLearn Hyperdrive is NOT about demonstrating technology products or platforms. It IS about sharing the stories of how those technologies were used in a project that solved a business problem.

Vendors of learning technologies who wish to demonstrate their products or services should contact Cheri Lynch to inquire about exhibiting on the expo floor, product stage sessions, and other marketing promotional opportunities.

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Can vendors of eLearning products or custom development services participate?

YES! Please refer to the question “Who can submit to participate?” above for requirements.

If you have a client who has used your tools or services, it is encouraged to have that client participate in DevLearn Hyperdrive, as we are most interested in hearing the business value of the project. By association, a vendor’s product or services will be showcased. Your client must be a registered conference attendee in order to participate in Hyperdrive.

Note that DevLearn Hyperdrive is not intended as an opportunity to sell your products or services! (See section above about what is not eligible for submission.) Hyperdrive is designed for peers to share their projects with peers and a judging panel. Anyone who is actively marketing or selling during Hyperdrive will be asked to leave.

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Can DevLearn 2015 speakers participate?

Yes, DevLearn 2015 speakers can participate in Hyperdrive.

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When can I submit my project?

Click here to submit your Hyperdrive 2015 project.
Submissions are due by September 11, 2015.

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Can I enter multiple submissions?

You are limited to one (1) entry per organization. However, vendors may submit multiple projects for different organizations provided each is unique and that the clients are co-facilitating the session.

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How do I submit?

Click here to submit your Hyperdrive 2015 project.
Submissions are due by September 11, 2015.

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How do I know if my project has been accepted?

We will review your project and send you an email to let you know if your submission has been accepted on or before September 18, 2015. If your submission does not meet our requirements, we will give you feedback and the opportunity to re-submit your project.

If you have not heard back from us within a week of submitting your project, please contact hyperdrive@elearningguild.com for your submission status.

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Is there a limit to the number of projects accepted?

Yes. The number of projects is limited by the amount of time allocated to DevLearn Hyperdrive. Therefore, projects will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, provided:

  1. The submission form is complete.
  2. The submission is a valid project (i.e., is not a product demonstration, etc.)
  3. Any demonstrators listed on the form meet the registration criteria.
  4. They are submitted by the deadline.

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What technology do I need to conduct my demonstration?

  • Any presentations or demos will need to be run off your own laptop.
  • Wireless internet will be available, but we encourage you to load your application onto your laptop hard drive, CD, or USB drive and be prepared to run it in case you are unable to make an Internet connection.

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Will you send me more information if I am accepted?

If your program is accepted, you will be sent complete instructions on set-up times, technical options, etc., around September 21, 2015.

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Is this a competition? How will winners be selected?

There will be a panel of judges that will vote on every presentation during DevLearn Hyperdrive. Hyperdrive is designed to be fun and engaging and to provide recognition for those who are helping drive innovation in our field. Three presentations will be selected as winners during Hyperdrive. These sessions will participate in the DevLearn Hyperdrive Winner’s Showcase during the conference.

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How will awards be given?

If you are selected to participate as a presenter in Hyperdrive 2015, please be sure to attend the first general session at DevLearn. Winners will be announced during the first part of the general session, and the DevLearn Hyperdrive Winners Showcase will take place on Wednesday, September 30.

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