- Allow plenty of time between arrival and the start of the lecture.
- Does any additional equipment need to be procured that wasn't brought along?
- Will the event staff handle the seating and table setup? Or will guests need to set something up themselves?
- If there is a participant list, it may be advisable to check again at short notice whether there are enough seats available.
- If catering is provided, is everything organized or is there anything else that needs to be arranged?
- Where should I go before the lecture and during the break? Do I have an assigned seat?
- Schedule a rehearsal for the presentation.
- Ensure Wi-Fi access (if needed).
- Check the links in the presentation (if any).
- Plan for shortening or extending the presentation (rather rare) in case there is a fixed time frame, for example if other speakers will be speaking afterwards.
- Make arrangements with the moderator (if applicable).
- Warm up your voice.
- Provide a drink.
- Turn off or mute your own mobile devices.
- Adjust lighting conditions and noise levels if possible.
Checklist 4: What you should consider shortly before the presentation
|Tom Schweitzer