Tech Needs

Stage
🆗 12 ft. wide x 8 ft. deep x 9 ft. high area.
✅ If possible, at least 16 ft. wide x 12 ft. deep x 10 ft. high area. For best visibility and access, supply 1-1/2 ft. or higher stage with dark backdrop and steps in front.

Sound
🆗 If using presenter's sound, you're all set.
✅ If using in-house sound, arrange for technician plus system with: two XLR inputs for their microphones (supplied); one XLR input near stage left for their music; front monitors; and the tech person's contact info.

Lights
🆗 Provide bright, evenly lit space.
✅ Arrange for technician and system with general wash and warm wash (Good), lights on floor behind presenters to light up high space (Better), and chases or follow spots as available (Best).

Seating
🆗 Seat people as close as possible.
✅ Theater style? Rope off back rows, or set up seats only as needed. It’s better to add seats than to have a lot of empty ones. Banquet hall? Put presenters by the long wall instead of at the end.

Set Up
🆗 Arrange access one hour prior to event.
✅ Arrange access (and tech help) two hours prior for set up and rehearsal. If requested, keynotes may require laptop, remote, projector, and screen – preferably upstage right or left, not center.