You’re officially part of the LaunchPad lineup and we’re thrilled to have you presenting!
This page walks you through what to expect, what to send, and how to make your session shine.
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Show Schedule
Each LaunchPad meetup follows a consistent flow so presenters know exactly when and how they’ll fit into the lineup. You’ll have about 25–30 minutes total, including time for Q&A. Here’s what a typical session looks like:
12:00pm
Zoom Meeting Opens
12:05pm
Welcome & Introduction
12:08pm
Gravity Times — Rocketman Engineer
12:20pm
Your Keynote Presentation
12:50pm
Optional Q&A
12:55pm
Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Frequently asked questions
BEFORE THE MEETUP
What We Need From You
To prepare promo materials and finalize your session, please complete the form below at least one month before your event.
THE FORM WILL COLLECT:
✅ Headshot — clear image for social graphics
✅ Job title + company name
✅ A short bio
✅ Presentation title + short description (2–3 sentences)
✅ Social handles — LinkedIn, Jamf Nation, Mac Admins Slack, Reddit, GitHub, etc.
✅ Any resources or links you’d like shared during or after the event
Frequently asked questions
Why should I submit a proposal?
Submitting a proposal is a chance to showcase your expertise and share practical solutions with the Jamf and Apple admin community. Your talk will reach beyond the live meetup, with recordings published on YouTube and the LaunchPad podcast for lasting visibility.
Speaking also boosts your professional profile and helps you connect with peers—and our team can provide coaching to make sure you shine.
What we are looking for?
We’re looking for sessions that share real-world solutions, creative workflows, and lessons learned in Jamf and Apple IT. The best talks are practical, demo-focused, and leave the audience with tips or resources they can put to use right away, Topics can include but not limited to:
Jamf workflows & automation
New Jamf Tools
macOS/iOS deployment strategies
Security & compliance
Integrations & APIs
User experience wins
Career & community lessons
How do I submit a proposal?
Submitting a session is quick and straightforward. Start with a working title and a short 2–3 sentence description of what you’ll cover. Add 3–5 key takeaways for the audience, choose whether your talk is Intro, Intermediate, or Advanced, and include your name, role, and contact info. Once you hit submit, our team will review your proposal and get back to you with next steps.
SPREAD THE WORD
Promote Your Talk
The more people who know, the bigger the impact! Help us promote your session and share your insights with the Apple admin community.
We’ll be sharing your session across Rocketman Tech’s email campaigns and social channels, including:
✅ Mac Admins Slack
(#jamfnation & #launchpad channels)
✅ Reddit (r/jamf & r/macsysadmin)
✅ Jamf Nation
✅ ...and more
Once posts go live, we’ll tag you whenever possible. Please:
✅ Like & share Rocketman’s posts about your session.
✅ Repost to your own channels to help spread the word.
✅ Tag Rocketman Tech and use #LaunchPadMeetup for more reach.
✅ Encourage colleagues or community members who might benefit from your topic to join.
HELPFUL LINKS
YOUTUBE
APPLE PODCAST
SPOTIFY
BLOG
SPEAKING & PRESENTATION TIPS
Engage with Confidence
Getting ready for your LaunchPad session? Here’s a quick guide to help your presentation flow smoothly and keep the audience engaged.
LaunchPad is a relaxed, community-driven space. You don’t need to be perfect — just share what you’ve learned, be authentic, and enjoy the ride. 🚀
PRESENTER QUICK TIPS:
✅ LinkedInOpen with a short story, question, or challenge to grab attention.
✅ Keep it conversational. Talk like you’re explaining something to a colleague — not reading a script.
✅ Slow down. Pausing helps your points land and gives the audience time to absorb them.
✅ Smile and look at the camera. It helps you connect naturally with viewers.
✅ Stay flexible. Glitches happen — we record everything and can edit later.
✅ End with a takeaway. Leave attendees with one clear idea or action they can try.
PRE-EVENT REHEARSAL
Soundcheck & Setup
We’ll schedule a short rehearsal, typically the day before your session at noon (Mountain Time).
This 15–20 minute check-in helps ensure everything runs perfectly on event day. The goal is to make you feel confident and ready — no surprises, just a smooth and enjoyable experience for you and the audience.
DURING THIS TIME, WE'LL:
✅ Collect your slideshow file and any additional resources you'd like us to include in the LaunchPad blog post. We will share this at the beginning of the meetup.
✅ Test your microphone and camera quality
✅ Confirm your lighting and framing look great on Zoom
✅ Make sure your slides or demo display correctly
✅ Walk through the event flow and timing
✅ Answer any last-minute questions you might have.
DURING THE MEETUP
Your Moment to Shine
Once the meetup begins, our team will handle introductions, timing, and transitions so you can focus on sharing your story with confidence.
LaunchPad sessions are relaxed, supportive, and fun — think of it as chatting with peers who truly get what you do.
TIPS FOR SMOOTH SESSION
✅ Keep your camera on at all times.
✅ Use a stationary (non-swivel) chair.
It’s easy to sway or spin without noticing, but even small movements can distract viewers and make video editing tricky later.
✅ Remember to breathe!
Pausing briefly between sections helps your audience absorb what you’re saying.
✅ Keep water nearby. Drink as needed.
✅ Silence all device notifications before you start.
✅ All sessions are recorded, so if something unexpected happens (audio glitch, restart, etc.), don’t worry — we can edit around it.
AFTER THE MEETUP
Keep the Momentum Going
Congratulations! You did it! But your talk doesn’t end when the session wraps — it becomes part of the LaunchPad community!
Your presentation will be featured in:
✅ YouTube: your keynote segment
✅ Podcast: the full LaunchPad episode (including Gravity Times & Q&A)
✅ Blog recap: summary and resource links
COMPLETE THE PRESENTER RECAP SURVEY
To help us improve and spotlight your session, please take a moment to complete our short Presenter Recap Survey.
You can share feedback on your experience, ideas for future topics, and even provide a quote we can feature in future promotions or social posts.
Your feedback helps us make each LaunchPad event even better — and your quote may be featured in our next promo!
