Week 1
Systems & Infrastructure
Deep dives on HPC, simulation, and tooling led by research labs or industry partners.
Pair with research pilots →Speaker Series
Monthly Spotlight Talks and thematic salons highlighting technical leaders, civic partners, and CS² chapters.
Spotlight Lineup Template
Week 2
Policy & Practice
Panels with municipal partners, civic technologists, and chapter leads.
Connect with chapters →Week 3
Applied Learning
Live demos or teaching labs aligned with the educator toolkit.
Coordinate with educators →Week 4
Member Showcase
Lightning talks from CS² members with recordings syndicated to the resource library.
Publish to library →Production Workflow
Content Planning
- Curate quarterly themes with the Professional Programs Council
- Draft run-of-show + technical checklist per talk
- Confirm recording + streaming logistics two weeks prior
Delivery
- 15-minute keynote or 30-minute fireside chat
- Live Q&A moderated by a chapter lead
- Real-time captioning + accessibility notes
Amplification
- Upload recording to the CS² Spotlight playlist
- Publish companion brief or code sample when possible
- Share action items with relevant working groups
Speaker Resources
Toolkit
Media & Recording Kit
Slide branding, lower thirds, and OBS scenes for consistent production.
Guide
Speaker Brief Template
Prep form covering audience, technical depth, and calls-to-action.
Playlist
Spotlight Archive
Curated recordings to share with new hosts or potential speakers.
Hosting FAQs
Who can speak?
Researchers, civic partners, students, and industry collaborators who can share practical tools or lessons learned.
How are talks promoted?
Events are syndicated via the CS² mailing list, partner channels, and chapter Slack workspaces.
Are recordings required?
Yes—each session includes recording, captioning, and an optional companion brief for the resource library.
Can chapters host locally?
Chapters can host watch parties or run localized Q&As using the same deck and facilitation guide.