Virtual Presentation Guidelines

Preparing Your Virtual Presentation - Information and Guidelines

Although COVID-19 has significantly restricted travel, conferences and trade shows remain an important part of SEMI's mission to engage our members to advance the interests of the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. In response to the current travel restrictions, SEMI has moved many of our conferences and trade shows on-line as virtual events.

If you have been invited or selected to present at a virtual conference, or are considering delivering a presentation, there are a few guidelines you should be aware of. Most of the preparation is the same as a live event. You prepare your slides and rehearse your presentation to be sure you can deliver your message clearly in the allotted time. There are, however, a few differences in the actual delivery of your talk. The information below is intended to help deliver an effective presentation.

SEMI virtual conferences include three presentation styles.

1. On-demand (pre-recorded). This style uses a pre-recorded video of your presentation which can be viewed on-line by attendees. 
2. Live on-line. For live presentations, you present in real time from your office or home using a video conferencing application. Many live on-line presenters use a webcam along with their slides.
3. Hybrid (also called simu-live). This style includes a pre-recorded presentation followed by live Q&A, often using a webcam.

Not all events include all three, and some of the details vary depending on the event. You should contact the event managers for details of your specific event.

Speaker Resources

For all presentation styles:

Online presentation tips and guidelines (PDF)

For pre-recorded presentations:

Recording and submitting your pre-recorded presentation (PDF)