Speaker/Moderator Participation and Content Submission Agreement

This Speaker/Moderator Participation and Content Submission Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between the Global Economic Diversification Council (GED Council), an Alberta non-profit organization with its principal office at Scotia Place, 10060 Jasper Avenue, Suite 2020, Tower 1, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (“GED Council”), and the individual identified in the registration form (“Speaker/Moderator”).

GED Council and the Speaker/Moderator may each be referred to as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

1. Engagement

The Speaker/Moderator agrees to deliver an educational session (“Program”) at the agreed date, time, and location as determined by GED Council. GED Council reserves the right to adjust the schedule with reasonable notice.

2. Content & Participation Requirements

The Speaker/Moderator agrees to:

• Comply with all event expectations and guidelines set by GED Council
• Provide required materials (bio, photo, introduction, presentation content) within specified timelines
• Deliver content that is professional, educational, and non-commercial in nature
• Refrain from promotional selling or marketing during the session
• Submit presentations in approved formats (e.g., PowerPoint or Prezi)

GED Council reserves the right to edit session titles, descriptions, and materials for alignment with the event program.

3. Marketing & Promotion

The Speaker/Moderator agrees to actively support the promotion of the event by:

• Sharing event-related content across their professional and social media platforms
• Participating in reasonable promotional activities upon request

The Speaker/Moderator grants GED Council the right to use their name, image, biography, and likeness for event marketing and promotional purposes.

4. Travel & Cancellation Policy

Where applicable, GED Council may support local transportation (within host city limits), on-site meals, accommodation, and, in select cases, air travel.

In the event that the Speaker/Moderator cancels participation after non-refundable expenses (including airfare) have been incurred, the Speaker/Moderator agrees to fully reimburse GED Council for such costs.

5. Intellectual Property & Recording

The Speaker/Moderator grants GED Council a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, and distribute Program materials for promotional and educational purposes, with appropriate attribution.

GED Council reserves the right to record the session and use such recordings for future distribution. GED Council will retain ownership of the recordings. The Speaker/Moderator may request a copy for personal use but may not distribute or commercialize it without prior written consent.

6. Representations & Warranties

The Speaker/Moderator represents that:

• All materials provided are original or properly licensed
• The content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• The content is accurate, lawful, and non-defamatory

The Speaker/Moderator agrees to indemnify and hold harmless GED Council from any claims arising from breach of these representations.

7. Conduct & Liability

The Speaker/Moderator agrees to maintain a high standard of professional conduct at all times.

GED Council shall not be held liable for any loss, injury, or damages except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

8. Termination & Force Majeure

This Agreement may be terminated by either Party in the event of:

• Material breach
• Circumstances beyond control (e.g., force majeure, government restrictions, emergencies)

9. Independent Contractor

The Speaker/Moderator acts as an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment or partnership relationship.

10. General Provisions

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements. Any amendments must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada.

11. Acceptance

By accepting this terms and conditions on the Speaker/Moderator form, both Parties acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Agreement.