How can we let your keynote speakers have more impact with their message?

It’s all in the preparation, really. My role begins weeks before the event – I call speakers to introduce myself but also go through their talk with their slides, so we are aligned.

A few hours before the talk, we sync expectations regarding the introduction, timing, audio, slides and Q&A.

On stage, the speaker and moderator are a team – if the speaker winks, I will know what to do ;-). The other way around, I give signs to guide the speaker through their talk. 

Collaboratively, we handle questions from the audience and make sure they feel that their question has been answered.

The biggest compliment I can get as a moderator is a speaker telling me how smoothly the presentation went. That’s when I’m satisfied as well!