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I desire to make a presentation (“Presentation”), at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening’s (“SLAS”) SLAS Europe 2025, 20 – 22 May (“Event”). In exchange for being permitted to make my Presentation at the Event and the benefits derived from my Event participation, as well as other good and valuable consideration, I hereby knowingly and voluntarily execute this Speaker Agreement (“Agreement”):
Logistics. I shall provide my Presentation live and In-person at the Event on the dates, at the times, and at the location specified by SLAS. 

1. MATERIALS. In connection with my Presentation, I shall provide SLAS with my presentation slides according to SLAS specifications, photograph, biographical information, and Presentation abstract (“Materials”) by the date, in the format, and in the manner specified by SLAS. I hereby grant SLAS a  worldwide, sub-licensable, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free right and license (but not the obligation) to reproduce, prepare derivative works based on, distribute, perform publicly, display publicly, and otherwise use and exploit my Materials, for all purposes, including advertising, trade, and commercial purposes, in all media now known or hereafter created, in connection with: (i) promoting the Event and  my Presentation (ii) SLAS’s online learning management system; and (iii) reporting on the Event.
2. PUBLICITY RELEASE. I hereby knowingly, voluntarily, and irrevocably consent to any and all duplications, composite or modified representations, transmissions, distributions, making available to the general public, public performances, public displays, and other uses of any kind throughout the world, by SLAS or its designees, of my name, photograph, image, likeness,  voice, biographical information, other identifiable attributes, and digital replicas (defined below), in all formats and media now known or hereafter created, including composite or modified representations, for all purposes, including advertising, trade, and other commercial purposes, in all media now known or hereafter created, in connection with: (i) the Event and my Presentation; (ii) SLAS’s online learning management system; (iii) promoting future SLAS events; and (iv) reporting on the Event (“Permitted Use”). Despite the foregoing, SLAS is not entitled to create Digital Replicas (defined below) of my  voice, image, or likeness without my prior written permission. For purpose of this Agreement, “digital replicas” means a newly created, electronic representation of my voice, image, or likeness created using a computer, algorithm, software, tool, artificial intelligence, or other technology that is fixed in a sound recording or audiovisual work in which I did not actually perform or appear, and which a reasonable person would believe is my voice, image, or likeness being imitated. I hereby forever releases SLAS and its directors, officers, employees, VOLUNTEERS, CONTRACTORs, and agents from any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and liability of any kind, arising under any legal or equitable theory whatsoever at any IN connection with any Permitted Use.
3. RECORDINGS. I hereby grant SLAS a worldwide, sub-licensable, perpetual, irrevocable, exclusive, royalty-free right and license (but not the obligation) to photograph, record and film, in film, audio-video, audio-only, or any other media now known or hereafter created, me and my Presentation at the Event (“Recordings”).  SLAS is the exclusive owner of the Recordings and has the exclusive right to reproduce, prepare derivative works based on, distribute, perform publicly, display publicly, transfer, license, and otherwise use and exploit the Recordings. Despite the foregoing, SLAS shall not include SLAS’s recording of my entire Presentation in SLAS’s online learning management system (which allows members of the public to access and view the recording of my Presentation) without my written permission. 
4. RETAINED RIGHTS. I hereby retain all rights in my Presentation, my Materials, and my name, photograph, image, likeness, and voice not licensed to SLAS under this Agreement, including my underlying ownership of my Presentation and my Materials.
5. INSPECTION AND APPROVAL WAIVER. I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve any use of my Materials, the Recordings, and my name, photograph, image, likeness, and voice, by SLAS, contemplated by this Agreement. 
6. NO FINANCIAL COMPENSATION. Except as otherwise stated in the speaker resource center honorarium statement, I am not entitled to receive any financial compensation as consideration for this Agreement or the rights or consents granted to SLAS hereunder. I have no right to share in any proceeds enjoyed by SLAS, derived from SLAS’s exploitation of the rights granted to SLAS under this Agreement.
7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. In addition to any other representations and warranties made by me in this Agreement, I represent and warrant that: (i) I am over the age of 18; (ii) I have all of the legal rights necessary to enter into, perform my obligations under, and grant SLAS the rights stated in this Agreement; (iii) my entering into, performing my obligations under, and granting SLAS the rights stated in  this Agreement does not violate applicable law or the rights of any third-party; (iv) my Presentation and Materials will not promote specific goods, services, commercial interests, or my personal business or financial interests; (v) my Presentation and Materials will not contain profanity or content that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, violent, or hateful; (vi) my Presentation and Materials will not denigrate or promote discrimination against any individual or groups of individuals based on their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, or political affiliation; and (vii) I shall comply with all Event venue’s and SLAS’s policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and directions applicable to my Event participation, Presentation, and Materials. I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SLAS and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, contractors, and affiliates from and against all claims by third parties relating to my breach or alleged breach of this Agreement, including or any of the foregoing representations and warranties.
8. CANCELLATION. SLAS is entitled to cancel my Presentation and Event participation at any time by notifying me of its decision to do so. If I am unable to provide my Presentation at the Event for any reason, I shall notify SLAS as soon as possible. 
9. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I hereby irrevocably waive all legal and equitable rights relating to all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, suits, damages, and expenses of any kind, including claims for copyright or trademark infringement, defamation, invasion of any rights of privacy, violation of rights of publicity, physical or emotional injury or distress, or any similar claims or causes of action in tort, contract, equity, or any other legal theory, now known or hereafter known in any jurisdiction throughout the world (“Claims”), I may have directly or indirectly against SLAS and any of its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, contractors, and affiliates (collectively, “Released Persons”) related to: (i) my Event participation, Presentation, Materials, name, photograph, image, likeness, and voice; (ii) the Recordings;  and/or (iii) SLAS’s use and exploitation of the rights granted to SLAS under this Agreement.  I covenant not to make or bring any Claims against SLAS and the other Released Persons and forever release and Discharge SLAS and the other Released Person from liability under all Claims.
10. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. This Agreement creates an independent contractor relationship between me and SLAS.  This Agreement does not create any other kind of legal relationship between me and SLAS.  I am not entitled to contract for or bind SLAS.  
11. GOVERNING LAW, CHOICE OF FORUM, JURY TRIAL WAIVER. The laws of the State of Illinois, excluding its choice of law rules, govern this Agreement and the federal laws of the United States.  A party shall institute any action related to this Agreement in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, or the Illinois state courts located in DuPage County, Illinois. The parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts. Each party hereby waives, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, any right to a trial by jury, in any action between the parties related to this Agreement. 
12. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement inures to the benefit of, and is binding on, the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. If there is a conflict between the headings or section numbers and the text of this Agreement, the text controls. No inference, presumption, or conclusion is to be drawn against a party because that party, or its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, contractors, or affiliates drafted all or any part of this Agreement. If a court having jurisdiction over a dispute between the parties, determines any portion of this Agreement is unenforceable, the rest of this Agreement remains in effect to the extent permitted by applicable law. Upon a determination that any portion of this Agreement is unenforceable, it is the desire of the parties that the court modify this Agreement to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in order that the transaction contemplated by this Agreement may be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible under applicable law. Provisions in this Agreement, which, by their nature, should apply beyond the termination or conclusion of this Agreement, remain in force after this Agreement’s termination or conclusion. No amendment to this Agreement is valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.   
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement states the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements (oral or written) between the parties, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement.