Once introduced, promptly unmute and share your screen.

If not already on, ensure you turn your video on just prior to being announced so that the convenor knows you are ready to go.

If using presenter notes in PowerPoint, practice having that open and sharing the correct screen (tip! Zoom puts a green outline around what you are sharing).

Have your PowerPoint/presentation open and ready to share.

Note, panelist can still use “gallery view” and this won’t effect the audience view)

It is recommended that panelists and convenors have video on throughout but mics muted when not speaking so that presenters have a visible audience to present to (generally webinars are set to “speaker view” for the audience so you will not be seen by them unless you unmute.

Use chat to communicate with other hosts/panelists (remember to check who you are sending it to first of course, as it is possible to send out to just hosts & panelists or everyone including your audience!).

Remain muted whilst other presenters are speaking.

Join early (say 20-30mins) on the day to check setup during the Practice Mode (if enabled).

Consider using a headset to for better audio quality.

silhouetted) or have light only on one side of your face.

Check your lighting to ensure you are not backlit (i.e.

Use a virtual background or plain real background, like a solid colour wall or curtain.

On the day, make sure you have a quiet space with good internet connection.

Test your video & audio in the days leading up to the event.

Tips for presenters and convenors (typically both designated as “panelists” in a Zoom webinar): Have an upcoming Zoom webinar? Then here are some recommended tips for helping to ensure your event goes smoothly on the day.

Zoom webinar q&a