Speech of introduction of a Speaker

17/05/2021 0 By indiafreenotes

Reason

  • It shows respect for the speaker
  • It settles the audience down and gets them focused on the stage.
  • Alternatively, it can hype the audience up and get them excited about what they are going to experience
  • It gives a chance for the Production crew to correct the sound levels, lights and be ready with any audio/visual cues.
  • It lets the audience know who this person is before they start, in case there is no printed program.
  • It can link the content or the message of the speaker to the theme of the event.
  • It can emphasise why this message is important to the group and why they should listen
  • It can show why this person is qualified to speak about the topic and share their insights
  • It can allow the speaker to get straight into the meat of their presentation.

The introducer’s job is to:

  • Remind the audience why the topic is important to them
  • Establish the speaker’s qualifications to speak on the topic
  • Get the presentation off on a high note by establishing an up-beat tone
  • Make the speaker feel especially welcome