I'm excited to be working with you for an amazing and high-powered presentation!

Here are some of the things I've found to be useful for your technical support personnel to make certain we have the best event possible. I'm very flexible when it comes to staging and technical requirements. So, let your IT and event personnel see what I've answered here and then have them contact me if they have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. This is all about making YOUR event work for YOU.

Do I use my own laptop?

I prefer to use my own MacBook laptop to ensure that my Keynote slide deck appears exactly as it was designed for the audience. However, I can bring a thumb drive that contains a PowerPoint version of the presentation if that suits your audio-visual options better.

What type of laptop do I use?

Depending on the topic, I use a MacBook Pro laptop running Keynote software or I present on-the-fly with my iPad and iPhone. I have an AV kit with all the VGA and HDMI connectors to hook up from your projector or in-house system to my devices.

I also use my own hotspot and Apple TV when needed. The best video will happen when we have an HDMI connection from my Apple TV to your projection system.

AC power should be within six feet of my equipment.

My laptop and iPad are controlled by remote controls that I provide.

My computer and iOS devices stay with me at all times. I am always happy to partner with your tech team on a tech check.

Do I need an internet connection while presenting?

No.

Do I need sound for the presentation?

That depends on the presentation. If I need to have an audio output, I will let you know.

What about a microphone?

Depending on the size of your group, a microphone is recommended. I can easily work with either a wireless lavalier or handheld microphone.

Please check the event location/room and test the sound equipment for any volume and feedback concerns.

What type of slide presentation do I use?

Apple Keynote.

Please note that my slide decks are not available for download nor for publishing as notes or as a handout unless we've worked all that out as part of your booking.  And . . . I don't convert my slide decks to someone's templates unless we work that out as part of the booking. Remember, the use of templates doesn't make one presentation stand out from another and my presentation is carefully designed to support and supplement the verbal content and high-impact audience participation.

Of course, I can always present without slides.

May you record the presentation?

Unfortunately, no. In order to provide a candid, unique, and tailored experience for attendees, I do not permit presentations to be recorded and shared. My events include some amazing interaction with attendees and I find that audio and film recording by organizers inhibits people from participating at a high level, dampens their excitement, and confines our topic discussions.

Do the attendees need to have the handouts?

Each attendee should have a physical copy of the handouts. This allows attendees to follow along and take notes!

How soon before the event start time do I need access to the event room and equipment?

I prefer at least 1/2 hour setup time.

What about travel accommodations?

Depending on the event location, I prefer to arrive the night before an event. If your booking with me involves an overnight stay, please be sure to use a hotel that's at the location of our event. I prefer a King-size bed and non-smoking room.

Are there any timing needs after your presentation?

Scheduling a break right after my presentation is highly recommended. This allows me time to breakdown my setup, meet with your attendees, and gives your attendees time to share their excitement with each other.


If you'd like to communicate with me before our event, email is the quickest, most efficient, and more effective method than a conference call. You can reach me at: scott@scottgrossberglaw.com .