Speaker FAQs

IMPORTANT: All presentations MUST be on a USB drive and downloaded in PowerPoint format. Our A/V system does not support any presentation that is stored on an online format like Google Slides. Speakers are responsible for bringing the correct format of presentation. Ensure your presentation is correct by using our slide template found on the speaker portal. 

There will be an A/V desk at the back of each conference room with a designated A/V technician. They will have a schedule and list of all presenters and sessions that are taking place within that room. Each presenter is responsible for delivering presentation materials (slide decks) directly to the A/V tech in the correct room at least 30 minutes prior to the session beginning. we ask that speakers, with or without presentation materials, plan to be in the room and available for mic/stage set up at least 20-25 minutes in advance of the session beginning. 

The rooms include podiums (with microphones), hand held microphones for each speaker, bottled water (just off stage & on podium shelf) and a confidence monitor. Those using slides will be given a slide advancer. 

PLEASE NOTE: We will be using high stools on the stages at Commercial UAV Expo. Please take this into consideration when planning clothing and shoes for the event as tight suit jackets, skirts and other items may be less comfortable in this stage setting. The A/V technicians also may ask speakers to remove certain accessories or jewelry pieces that move or dangle as this can create issues with microphone feedback and wiring for the lavalier mics.