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Presenter Guide: Sequel Prep Checklist
Presenter Guide: Sequel Prep Checklist

Refer to this checklist for all Presenters to assure their set up is optimized for the best live event experience!

Updated over 2 months ago

You’ve been invited to present on a Virtual Stage powered by Sequel, and it’s time to get prepared! Whether this is your first webinar or your hundredth, we’re here to help you feel ready and confident to go live. Review the guidelines below to learn more about requirements and best practices:

Hardware Requirements

  • Laptop or Desktop Computer (required)

  • Functional Camera and Microphone (built-in or external)

  • Ensure your device is fully charged and connected to a power source.

  • Dual Monitor Setup (recommended if you’ll be screen-sharing a browser).

Technical Requirements

  • Use an updated Chrome or Chromium-based browser, such as Microsoft Edge or Brave. Note: Safari is not supported.

  • Ensure your Mac OS or Windows OS is up to date.

  • Have Wi-Fi with at least 10 Mbps upload/download speeds, or use an Ethernet cable (you can test your speed at www.speedtest.net).

  • Close all unnecessary browsers and tabs before the live event.

  • Exit any applications like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc., that are not needed for the event.

Technical Checks

(Perform these within the embedded Virtual Stage)

  • Ensure you can screen-share (if not, refer here)

  • Grant access to your camera and microphone.

  • Disable any network, firewall, or VPN restrictions (this may be necessary if you’re joining from a school, hospital, or bank network or device).
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Joining a dry run with the machine and network you plan to use on the day of the event is the best way to discover and prevent issues for your event!

Run of Show Prep

  • Set up your Environment

    • Choose a quiet space with minimal distractions.

    • Ensure good lighting and a minimal background.

    • Silence phone/smart-watch

    • Disable desktop notifications (if screen-sharing)

  • Prepare your Assets

    • If you plan to share a slide deck, please refer to these instructions.

    • If you plan to share a video, please refer to these instructions.

    • If you plan to launch a poll, please refer to these instructions.

Now you are all set to have the best virtual live experience for you and the audience! For more information about being a presenter check out this article.

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