As ARSI + KEO 2022 will be held as a virtual workshop, speakers will present their work on the Let’s Get Digital (LGD) platform. We request all speakers and named presenters to give their talk live in the allotted time specified in the programme, which has been put together considering the authors respective time zones. The preliminary programme will be published on 25 February 2022 and the final programme on 22 April 2022.

Preparing for your presentation

• Browser – use the latest version of Google Chrome for the best experience.
• Connection restrictions - do not use VPN or strong firewalls as they can block the platform. To verify all is working properly you can access the LGD Testing Suite by clicking here.
• Sound/Audio – it is recommended to use a headset with microphone as it will lead to better sound quality than using your computer audio. Turn off all sound notifications on all your devices.
• Connection – it is recommended to use hardwired internet, using an ethernet cable to connect. This helps reduce the variability of Wi-Fi strength. You can however also use a fast and steady Wi-Fi connection. You can check your internet speed at: https://fast.com/
• Dry Run Sessions – these will be scheduled closer to the event date allowing you to familiarize yourselves with the various functionalities.

Live Virtual Session

• Kindly join your session 15 minutes prior to the start time to ensure your audio and video connection are working correctly.
• Presenters shall be allocated a 20-minute timeslot, including 5 minutes for Q&A.
• Prior to the start of the event you will receive your personal log-in details, giving you access to your own virtual room. Inside your virtual room you can set up your microphone and camera as well as upload your presentation to your content library. Once uploaded, it is possible to leave and re-enter the virtual room again without your changes being lost. We recommend you upload your presentation at least 24 hours before the start of the event by accessing the session in which you will be presenting.
• You can upload documents in PowerPoint format, PDF, images, MP4 or Youtube videos. Please note, that animations in PowerPoint presentations will not translate in the platform, same as embedded videos. If you have videos in your presentation, we strongly recommend uploading these separately. Alternatively, you can use the share screen option however to ensure that the quality of imagery / video is not affected you will need to have a solid/strong internet connection.
• To cope with possible technical or connectivity issues speakers are encouraged to pre-record a voiced over presentation and upload this, as a back-up, into the content library. Click here if you need to know how to make a video in PowerPoint.