Request a DESC Speaker

The DESC Speakers Bureau welcomes requests from conference organizers and others for invited talks on behalf of the collaboration as outlined in the Speakers Bureau Policy. To request a speaker please email lsst-desc-speakers-bureau@slac.stanford.edu with the following information:

• Requester Contact Information:
  • Contact Name
  • Organization Name
  • Organization Website
  • Email
• Speaker Request Information:
  • Event Name
  • Event Description
  • Event Date
  • Event Location
  • Event Website (If available)
  • Event Type (Academic Conference, Institutional Colloquium/Seminar, Outreach/Public Talk, Press/Media Interview, Other)
  • Is Event In Person, Virtual or Both?
  • Is there funding available to support expenses for invited speakers (travel support, reduced cost conference registration, etc.)?
  • Type of Presentation (Keynote, Panel, Plenary, Breakout Session, Other)
  • Topic of Presentation
  • Length of Requested Presentation
  • Type of Audience (Public, Students, Professional Astronomers)
  • Audience Size
• Additional Information:
  • Please include any helpful information about your request that isn’t covered above