This group of people can be your lifesaver in your next presentations. Durning my years in the theatre I know that the technical positions and duties can be the most difficult, frustrating, and very often overlooked. Trust me speakers, they hold much power in their hands. You want to be sure to get them on your good side, because if you treat them with respect, are friendly, and acknowledge the hard work and long hours they have put into creating a successful event, then they will bend over backwards to give you their absolute best and help you in any way they can if anything goes wrong. And trust me, something almost always goes wrong.
Without them, the audience can't hear you. Without them, the audience can't see you. The technicians are the eyes and ears of the events. They know the in's and out's of the location, the event planners, and probably many of the speakers. Make them your best friend at any event. They can easily give you tips on "dead" areas of the stage (areas that make it difficult for the audience to hear you or see you). They can give you a heads up on if any of the other presenters tend to go over their time so you can make some last minute edits. They can give you added support that the event planner may not be able to. Your tech people can make your life much easier at your next event. Make them your best friend.
