Audio Visual Requirements

  • Wireless clip microphone for Mary
  • At least one hand-held microphone for the audience and an assigned runner for Q&A
  • LCD projector
  • Remote slide changer and electronic pointer if at all possible

Dr. O’Hara-Devereaux can either bring her MacBookPro laptop or bring the presentation on USB thumb drive or CD. Please let us know which you prefer.

Room Set-Up

  • If a podium is used for introductions, please set it to the side as Mary moves around the stage.
  • Aim spotlights center stage (or use a follow spot)—Mary is a dynamic speaker and moves around the stage as she speaks.
  • If books and materials are to be sold or given to participants, please arrange for a table and at least one staff to handle distribution and logistics. Arrangements for materials should be confi rmed 45 days in advance of the date of your event.
  • Please provide an e-mail list and a set of business cards from all participants. Mary will send her trends and a forecast to all participants.

AV Recording

Taping of Mary’s presentations is encouraged. If you want to tape a presentation, please contact us to work out the arrangements, including technical specifications, distribution, and copying rights and fees.

Travel, Lodging, and Logistics

  • Mary travels on an upgradeable Economy Class ticket in the United States and Business/First Class for international travel.
  • Please arrange a non-smoking room with a queen- or king-size bed and a high-speed Internet connection.
  • Mary will arrive the night before her speech and, if timing and other conference commitments permit, leave after the keynote.
  • Please arrange a limousine or town car for airport pick-up and drop-off.

Please advise us of the approximate travel time to the event from the airport. All travel, lodging, and incidentals are in addition to the speaking fee.