How do I present a talk?

Accessing the BrightTALK presenter screen

If you are a channel manager, you can access the presenter screen by clicking Manage for your upcoming talk, followed by Launch BrightTALK presenter screen.

If you are a presenter, you should have received the presenter instructions from the event organizer. Visit https://www.brighttalk.com/presenting and enter the PIN number provided in the instructions. Once entered, you’ll be able to Launch BrightTALK presenter screen.

*NOTE: Each presenter must use their own BrightTALK account to access the presenter screen. If you do not have an account, join now.

Presenting a live talk

When you launch presenter screen, you will have the option to either Enter as presenter, if you intend to present to your live audience or Enter as observer, if you intend to assist the presenter with their live talk. If you simply would like to view the talk, we recommend joining as an audience member instead. For more information on the differences between presenters and observers, click here. 

When entering as a presenter, you’ll see a camera preview box, along with controls to switch off camera, mute your mic, and access device settings. You’ll also be able to test your system. When you’re ready to proceed, click Enter presenter screen.

On the right-hand side panel, you are able to review event details, chat with co-presenters and see audience questions:

During your live talk, you are able to engage your audience with:

• Webcam (default view)
• PPT slides
  
• Video play-ins
• Screen share

Click on each of the links above for detailed instructions. You can begin your live talk with any of the media types mentioned. Use all media types available to ensure maximum audience engagement!

When you’re ready to go live, click Start Presenting on the bottom left of the presenter screen and confirm. The timestamp to the will inform you how much time has elapsed. When you are ready to end your live talk, click End Presenting and confirm.

If you exceed the scheduled duration, you will be able to extend your talk by 5 minutes each time. Note that a talk cannot exceed 3 hours in duration.

If you have any technical questions during your live event, you can live chat Support starting 30 minutes before scheduled start time, found on the bottom right of the presenter screen.