Stephen Wolfram Pre-Talk Checklist
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  • Will someone be meeting Stephen upon arrival? If so, who will it be and can we have a cell number for them?
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  • How does Stephen get to the talk venue once he arrives?
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  • How many people do you expect to attend and how many people will the venue hold?
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  • Is the podium large enough to have two laptops side by side? If not, is possible to get one large enough?
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  • How tall is the podium? (Should be typing height.) Is it horizontal or angled less than 30°?
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  • Is the internet wired or wireless?
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  • If it is wireless, is it possible to get an Ethernet cable at the podium for wired internet?
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  • Is there a password required to access the internet?
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  • Do you block VPN access?
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  • What is the projector model name, number and native resolution? What is the highest resolution the projector will project?
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  • How many projection screens are in the room and where are they located relative to the speaker?
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  • Do you have a lavaliere/lapel microphone available for use? If not, can you obtain one? NOTE: A handheld or podium microphone will not work.
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  • Who will be introducing Stephen?
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  • Do you plan on recording his talk? If so, please send along the video agreement form.
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  • Where does the projector connect to a computer? If not at the podium, special arrangements need to be made.