Changes between Version 34 and Version 35 of GECDemoSubmission

Timestamp:

01/09/15 15:19:32 (9 years ago)

Author:

hdempsey@bbn.com

Comment:

add more of Mark's text

GECDemoSubmission

@@ -7 +7 @@
 people find the demos they are most interested in seeing, so it is important to write a compelling and 
 accurate description.  Demo desriptions should start with a sentence that is understandable by laymen.  Indicate in your description who really should see the demo 
-and why (e.g. "Network providers that support !OpenFlow should see this tool demonstration because it will let them manage limited bandwidth efficiently.")
+and why (e.g. "Network providers that support !OpenFlow should see this tool demonstration because it will let them manage limited bandwidth efficiently.")  
+
+The demo evening is being held in Washington DC, and we anticipate strong interest from policy makers and media. For this reason, it is important that non-specialists and non-scientists understand the significance of your demonstration, both in terms of scientific impact and potential benefit to society. Your request MUST include a 1-2 paragraph “elevator speech” description that identifies (a) what you are demonstrating and (b) why it is important. This description may be used for advance publicity and to help attendees identify the demonstrations they wish to see.
 
 
@@ -33 +35 @@
     Example:  Attendees interested in emergency preparedness and resilient networks should see this demo.
 
-    Demo description paragraph:
+    Demo description paragraph(s):
+    “Elevator speech” description that identifies (a) what you are demonstrating and (b) why it is important. This description may be used for advance publicity and to help attendees identify the demonstrations they wish to see.
 
     List of equipment that will need AC connections (e.g. laptop, switch, monitor):