I want to make sure that you understand that the introduction to your speaker presentation is not called the opening.
This introduction is also not your life biography. Largest way too many speakers that think that their life bio is what should be read before the speak curse reaches the podium.
A speaker's introduction really should not be taken lightly, if someone wants to know your bio I'm sure they can read in the program of defendant handout.
The importance of the speaker's introduction is often overlooked. Think about the introduction sets the stage for the speaker.
Here's what your intro should answer:
-Why are you speaking about this particular subject?
-Are you qualified to speak about what you're about to speak about?
-And of course why now?
You want to answer why the subject that you're going to be speaking about is relevant and of the interest to the audience you're speaking to. So you're really answering the WI I FM to the audience what's in it for me because that's what your audience is asking themselves right before you reach the podium to start your speech.
Of course you could always add a number of things which rule help the audience perceive you as an authority on the subject you're about to speak about. For example mention your work experience, of life experience, awards and any other accomplishments which make you an authority to speak about this subject you're talking about.
So not only is important for you to actually write down this introduction that you want said before your speech. You might want to get a hold of who ever will be doing the introduction to your speech. Make sure they have a clear copy of what you want said before your talk starts.
People remember the beginning and end of every single interaction and talk and you want to make sure that the beginning of your talk is memorable.