In this Playbook
Overview
VRIFY presentations including powerful interactive content provide an elevated audience experience compared to a standard powerpoint. How do you present with VRIFY? Plug your iPad in at the podium and knock it out of the park. It’s that easy.
The outcomes you can expect: Your interactive 3D and 360 content is going to break up the monotony of back-to-back PowerPoint presentations and make a lasting impression on the investor audience. If you're participating at an exhibition-style event, standout from the crowd and draw traffic to your booth by displaying stunning interactive content.
VRIFY has you covered for all aspects of your conference:
We've all been presenting with PowerPoint and observe an audience member checking their phone or staring out the window. Even worse, flipping through a pad of paper to read the content 12 pages ahead of the point you're presenting on. Participants will focus on the synchronized, interactive content in front of them, and ensure they follow the story of the asset and absorb the information.
Not only do interactive high-res 3D and 360° visuals deliver a more memorable meeting experience for investors, but by allowing them to interpret complex technical data and results in way less time, your audience should leave with a more accurate understanding of why your story is one worth investing in. That’s what secures buy-in.
But again, don’t just take it from us. Here’s a sampling of what they’re saying after experiencing a VRIFY Meeting first-hand:
“This type of information leads to success. I’m in.”
“Brilliant… the ease for the viewer to contextualize the data sets in space is a game changer for both the technical reader and the layman.”
Getting Started
Who is this guide for? Anyone from your team who represents your company on-the-ground at conferences. This includes your CEO presenting on stage, your Investor Relations team conducting back-to-back meetings and the support team manning the booth.
Read on for everything you need to know to make an impact at your next conference. Impress the audience from the stage, turn heads on the exhibition floor and convert more leads to investors.
Step 1: Make sure your 3D content is up to date
First things first, make sure your company’s 3D model(s) are up to date so you’re able to hone in on the latest progress and results.
If you need to request a 3D update, reach out to your Customer Success Manager and we’ll get the process started! If you can, allow for 5 business days from receipt of files for a minor update, or 10 business days for more comprehensive updates.
Ask about our unlimited 3D update subscription plan options if your’e not on one already.
Step 2: Build or update your interactive presentation deck into one that resonates
You can hit the ground running at the conference with one deck to suit all needs, but can also tailor different decks to suit different formats.
We recommend creating multiple decks based on your use case at the conference:
Presentation deck: A concise deck that fits within your presentation timeframe and incorporates your most powerful interactive slides with a few key PDFs.
Booth deck: An interactive-only deck that grabs the attention of passerby with impactful 3D and 360 content.
Investor meeting deck: A more comprehensive version of your presentation deck to accommodate any question from investors.
Get in touch with your Customer Success Manager who can partner with you to ensure you have decks that stand out from every angle.
Only have a long deck with many slides but limited time for your speaking slot? No problem. The VRIFY app is equipped with Presenter Mode. This enables the presenter to tailor a shorter presentation by navigating through slides in the left hand menu, while the audience only sees a seamless presentation that flows between 2D deck slides, immersive 3D and 360° visuals. Use 2D slides to outline your management team, financials, etc., and fully interactive visuals to present asset-specific information that just 2D won’t do justice.
Step 3: Run a knockout presentation
In advance: For on-stage presentations, connect your Customer Success Manager with the conference organizers a couple of weeks in advance. The AV requirements from the conference are very straightforward, but the tech team will need a heads up. Let your CSM handle this so all you have to do is step on stage and plug in your iPad.
What the conference needs to provide: An HDMI cord at the podium that connects to the audience-facing presentation screen.
What you need:
An iPad. See here for our purchasing recommendations.
An iPad-to-HDMI adapter. Check which iPad model you have to confirm which adapter you need. You will either need the USB-C or lightning adapter depending on your iPad model.
Note that the Monoprice USB-C to HDMI adapter is recommended. The equivalent Apple adapter may result in insufficient power to send the HDMI signal over some A/V setups.
An iPad charger. Make sure your iPad is fully charged before your presentation, and have a charger with you to ensure an unexpected low battery doesn't disrupt your flow.
An Apple Pencil is a nice-to-have as it enables easier annotation and manipulation of the model.
What’s Next:
The night before:
Ensure your iPad iOS and VRIFY app are up-to-date.
Ensure your iPad battery is fully charged.
Download your deck on your iPad.
If your deck may have been changed since initially downloading it, check for updates to ensure you have the most recent version downloaded.
Through the VRIFY App, located the deck you have downloaded. Tap the 3-dot menu, then tap 'Check for updates...'
At the time of your presentation:
Connect the adapter to your iPad.
At the podium, plug the HDMI cable into the iPad adapter.
If your deck is open on your iPad it should appear on the screen behind you in a matter of seconds. If the VRIFY app is open but not your deck, then the VRIFY logo will appear on the screen behind you until you open the deck.
Once your deck appears on the screen, you’re good to go.
VRIFY’s Tips and Best Practices:
Annotate! If you’re using an iPad and have an Apple Pencil, all the better. Either way, annotations are a great way to focus the investor’s attention on the point you’re trying to make. For more information and best practices on how to annotate, check out this article.
To ensure your viewers can easily see your annotations, choose a high contrasting color for your annotations. For more tips on annotating, check out this article.
Interact with and manipulate the content to give the audience different angles. When viewing the 3D resource model, the side view-to-plan view is super telling for certain deposits.
But - don’t overdo it. If the model is spinning around too much the audience doesn’t get a chance to absorb what they’re seeing.
Step 4: Run standout 1-1 meetings with VRIFY
For in-person meetings, handing out iPads to investors with interactive 3D and 360° content over a paper deck offers a premium, unparalleled face-to-face meeting experience.
What you need:
iPads. We recommend at least 2 or 3 iPads and an apple pen for the meeting host. If you don’t already have them, access our guide for what to purchase or reach out to your Customer Success Manager to help guide you through the process.
iPad charger. We recommend having your iPads fully charged prior to meetings, but having a charger handy will ensure your meeting isn't disrupted by a low battery.
First time hosting? Once you’ve run your first meeting, rest assured it’s all very intuitive, but feel free to access our step-by-step instructions for everything you need to know from start to finish.
VRIFY’s tips and best practices:
Annotate! If you’re using an iPad and have an apple pencil, all the better. Either way, annotations are a great way to focus the investor’s attention on the point you’re trying to make.
To ensure your viewers can easily see your annotations, choose a high contrasting color for your annotations. For more tips on annotating, check out this article.
Keep the conversation going after your meeting. Share your investor Deck with investors after your meeting with direct Q&A and captions enabled. This allows them to review on their own time, digest more information, and keep the conversation going with additional questions and clarification about your pitch.
Reference our tried and tested tips for setting up your iPads in a way that ensures the best meeting experience for both your team and investors.
Related Articles and Links
Monoprice store link to USB-C to HDMI Adapter (recommended)
Still have questions?
Reach out to your CSM or email Support@VRIFY.com for more information.