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Welcome to Interop Digital, taking place October 5-8, and thank you for participating.

The Online Speaker Lounge provides essential information for all Interop speakers and program-specific information to help you prepare your virtual presentation and facilitate learning and idea sharing throughout the conference.

We look forward to working with you!

Your Schedule

Interop's session schedule is live! To view your scheduled broadcast time, please refer to Session Viewer. Be sure to review your session and speaker information to ensure it accurately represents your session's content. All update requests can be sent to Jess at [email protected].

Speaker Registration

As a speaker, you do NOT need to register for Interop Digital. We will register you for a Speaker Pass, which is equivalent to a Training+Conference Pass. You will be able to access the online event platform prior to the conference. Please whitelist [email protected] to ensure your personalized invite is delivered to your inbox.

Please use Firefox or Chrome as your browser for the event. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Your Presentation

If you haven't submitted your Presentation, please send to Jess at [email protected] ASAP and no later than August 31. We will reach out to you directly if any edits need to be made (typically for the sake of clarity or to eliminate promotional comments). The presentation template can be downloaded here.

Single-speaker sessions: You have two options to complete your recording. Most of you will be comfortable with the self-record option. Details on how to self-record can be found here (click on the "How to Self Record" video). If you would like recording assistance, however, you can schedule a time with our AV team, September 15-18 via the Calendly link in your email.

In order to keep things rolling, we need you to make a recording choice by Friday, August 28If you are good with the self-record option let us know by emailing Jess at [email protected] and plan to complete your recording by September 11

Multi-speaker sessions: Please schedule a recording session with our AV team, ETS, via the Calendly link found in your email by Friday, August 28Please assign only one person to book ONE time slot for your group on Calendly.

All video and audio will be recorded through your personal computer.

Below are the minimum equipment requirements for your presentation:

  • Computer with webcam and microphone
  • Minimum slide resolution 1280x720 (1920x1080 preferred)
  • 6MB upload/ 6MB download speed
  • Private or secluded space to record

For any questions related to AV, please contact [email protected].

Submitting your final presentation slides (required):

  • Finalize your presentation slides prior to your recording and/or tech check. ALL slides must be final and cannot be revised after your recording and/or tech check.
  • ETS will need your presentation slides for your session’s recording and/or tech check. 

Be an Engaging Speaker

Know Your Content

  • Familiarize yourself with the content in advance.
  • Include notes in your presentation file.
  • Print a hard copy of your highlighted script or a list of key talking points.

Know Your Location

  • Ensure you have adequate lighting at your location during the time of the day of your presentation.
  • Be aware of potential background noises and possible disruptions during the time of day of your presentation.
  • Wireless networks can be fickle. We strongly encourage you to hard-wire your device to ensure reliable connectivity.

Practice Makes Perfect

  • It is critical to practice in a consistent environment using the same equipment and content that will be used for your webcast.
  • If presenting alone in front of a computer initially feels awkward, ask a colleague to sit in front of you as you rehearse.
  • Rehearse until you are able to present without having to look down multiple times.

Look at Your Camera

  • When presenting via video, remember the webcam is your link to your audience.
  • Keeping direct eye contact with the camera makes it appear that you are speaking directly to them.

Speak Up

  • Check audio levels before presenting.
  • Regulate breathing to maintain a clear, even tone throughout the presentation.
  • During your presentation, have a glass of water nearby to sip as needed.

Don’t Fear Mistakes

  • Humans make mistakes, even during presentations.
  • If you make an error, continue as planned, and remember, the audience is forgiving.
  • Even if your session is recorded prior to the conference (i.e. "pre-recorded"), you must present your talk as if you are in front of a live audience. Re-recording is not allowed during your session.

Best Equipment Practices

When planning your webcast presentation, it is essential to keep in mind the technical requirements, location, and types of content necessary to create an engaging webcast. Following these best practices will help you create a high-quality audio and video session with a webcam that will be sure to keep your audiences' attention.

Best Practices for Lighting

  • For best results, use natural light and supplement with additional light as needed.
  • Keep natural light in front of you to avoid shadows. A bright window behind you can make you appear as a dark silhouette.
  • Interior rooms with no natural light source may require additional targeted lighting, such as a ring light, to brighten the speaker's face.

Best Practices for Webcams

  • To ensure the speaker is looking directly at the audience, place the webcam at eye level.
  • Avoid distracting backgrounds by checking the surroundings behind you to make sure there are no distracting colors or movement.
  • Presenters should use chairs that are adjustable for height but do not swivel. Swiveling on camera creates a poor attendee experience and can be distracting.

Best Practices for Microphones

  • Use an external microphone or headphones with a microphone whenever available, as microphones built into computers and cameras often have lower quality.
  • An external microphone allows the speaker to place it in the optimal location for sound.
  • Place the microphone close to the speaker’s mouth, but not in the camera view.
  • Test audio levels in advance.
  • Manage noise by turning off fans, phones, or speakers and keep ambient noise to a minimum.
  • Do not touch the microphone while unmuted.

Speaker Discount Code

Invite your fellow IT pros and colleagues to attend Interop Digital and offer them the speaker discount! Your invitees receive a FREE Business Hall pass or 25% off* paid passes with promotional code SPEAKER25.

*Discount codes for Interop Digital cannot be applied for previously purchased passes or combined with any other discounts. All codes and requests are subject to verification and review by Interop Conference Management. Excludes single session passes.

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