About the Speakers Bureau

The Real Time Academy works with conferences and events internationally to help them connect with and showcase the greatest minds in social and digital media. Potential speakers are booked from our community of Academy Members and Shorty Award honorees.

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"Being invited to judge the Shortys was like being handed the key to a gold mine of research material..."

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Rebecca Lieb

VP Content Marketing, Teradata

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"LOVE the energy of the group and also how interactive you guys design the session!!! Very creative."

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Ana Villegas

Marketing Director, Dell

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About the Real Time Academy

Comprised of leaders in technology, journalism, business and culture, the Real Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences plays a vital role in recognizing the top content creators, influencers and organizations on social media. The Academy is responsible for shaping the criteria and rules of the Shorty Awards and for selecting winners and honorees.

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