Event Planner Resources — Abdul Kunateh

Audio, visual, room.

Audio

Handheld wireless mic OR lavalier / lapel mic — Abdul's preference is a headset mic for any session longer than 30 minutes.
Backup handheld mic stage-side.
Speaker monitors — 2 wedge monitors at minimum for larger rooms.

Visual

Room

Stage minimum 8 ft deep × 16 ft wide; larger rooms need a wider stage.
Good front-light on the speaker; lower ambient light on the audience during keynote segments.
For retreats: breakout space for the day-by-day rhythm — separate from the main hall.
Quiet HVAC. No PA bleed.

Engagement

Roving handheld mic for audience Q&A.
For larger rooms, prefer a moderator-style Q&A to manage time.
Optional event-app integration for live polls and breakout prompts — listed in the pre-event questionnaire.

Printable checklist for day-of production.

Tick each item as production confirms it. Print, photograph, share with the venue A/V lead.

Handheld wireless mic + lavalier backup, fresh batteries.

Confidence monitor visible from stage, mirror of main screen.

16:9 projection screen, HDMI / USB-C cabling to laptop.

Speaker wedge monitors (×2 minimum) in larger rooms.

Front-light on speaker; controlled ambient light during keynote segments.

Roving handheld mic for Q&A, working moderation plan.

Quiet HVAC cycle, no PA bleed from adjacent rooms.

Preshow sound check at least 60 minutes before doors open for the keynote.

Tech-runner assigns Abdul a contact name + mobile number for day-of issues.

Water bottle, no-sugar drinks, available green room.

Run-of-show and pre-event questionnaire.

Downloadable PDFs are being finalized. Use the run-of-show structure below as a working template for your planning today.

T-90: Sound check, content run-through.

T-60: Doors open for VIP / invited guests.

T-30: Doors open to general audience; host takes the stage.

T-15: Host reads the introduction script from the media kit.

T-00: Keynote begins. 45–60 minutes of working session + framework.

T+50: Q&A — moderator-managed; roving mic for the audience.

T+70: Closing thanks; host introduces book-Abdul CTA and next event.

T+75: Optional 15-minute book signing / networking.