Hi, > For speakers who are likely to need help with Travel, then their first port > of call should be TAC. Fair enough I think. While having travel costs covered is nice it's not generally expected unless the ticket price is high.
> Currently, we've got speakers down for discounted, but not quite free tickets. Of the 2 dozen conferences I've spoken at only one charged speakers a small amount and that was donated to charity. I think a free ticket for speaker would be expected. In my experience most conferences also cover hotel (about 90%) and some travel (about 20%). > * Keep the discount on the conference fee for all speakers, but offer to > cover several nights in one of the cheaper nearby hotels, for those speakers > who aren't being covered by their work but who also aren't eligible for TAC > funding? Having the speakers near by would help I think. If they have to stay further out and rely on public transport (especially if they are not familiar with it) you may have a few getting lost and not turning up in time for their talk etc etc Thanks, Justin
