Double Your Pleasure

Recently, Esprit Productions planned and produced the Siemens Leadership Conference, which is their most senior group in North America for two of their four sectors. This conference included the Infrastructure & Cities Sector, as well as the Industry Sector. This situation presented an unusual complication. How do you address a meeting where there would be a shared general session, and then break up the groups and produce a meeting where each group would feel equally important? The answer is to create two general session set ups in separate rooms.

Both rooms had the same set-ups, including a diamond thrust-stage to bring the audience closer to the presentations, AND two large high-definition projection screens. The session started by using both screens to create a vivid panoramic backdrop that extended the width of the stage. This backdrop was used before the meeting started and for introductions.

During the presentations, the two screens were used independently. One side was used to project a close up (image magnification) of the presenter and the other side was used to display the presentation itself. Remember that the point of PowerPoint is not to be the speech but merely to support what the speaker is saying. So, it’s a great feature to be able to see both clearly.

Using two large high-definition screens in conjunction is a great way to keep the audience engaged. First off, it’s just flat out cool. When your meeting attendees start to assemble, they’ll be immediately impressed with how fabulous the screens look with animation loops of their people, products, and services. They aren’t static like conventional sets. The color and beautiful display are engaging and dynamic. Practically speaking, it’s a great use of the technology available for modern meetings. By utilizing two screens, you aren’t as confined. You don’t have to choose between magnifying the speaker or displaying the accompanying deck of slides. The larger than life presence of both will keep your audience engaged, focused, and will make your meeting memorable.