Give the technology a reason to be there
A strong reason might be access to a global speaker, an overseas performer, a remote expert or a guest who otherwise could not attend.
Preparation becomes easier when the session is broken into roles. The remote person needs to know what they are responsible for, the local host needs to know when to step in, and the audience needs a clear way to participate. Applied to “How to use life-size telepresence at an event without turning it into a gimmick”, that role clarity can make give the technology a reason to be there feel deliberate rather than improvised.
Introduce the person, not the device
The MC should focus on who the remote guest is and what they are contributing rather than making the hardware the centre of the introduction.
It is also worth deciding in advance what success would look like. That may be useful questions answered, a workshop completed, a speaker contribution delivered, a family moment shared or a customer conversation started. For Events & Conferences, the most meaningful measure is usually connected to the purpose of the session, not simply to how many people noticed the hologram.
Integrate it visually
Stage position, lighting and surrounding screens should be planned so the unit belongs in the environment.
It is also worth deciding in advance what success would look like. That may be useful questions answered, a workshop completed, a speaker contribution delivered, a family moment shared or a customer conversation started. For Events & Conferences, the most meaningful measure is usually connected to the purpose of the session, not simply to how many people noticed the hologram.
Use genuine live interaction when promised
If an appearance is described as live, the guest should be responding in real time. If content is pre-recorded, be clear where that distinction matters.
A useful boundary is to compare the Feelspace option with the simpler alternative. If an ordinary video call, recording or in-person visit will do the job just as well, there may be no reason to add another layer. Where use genuine live interaction when promised materially improves the way the remote person can contribute, life-size presentation becomes a more purposeful choice.
Exit cleanly
The handover back to the MC, panel or next session should be rehearsed so the experience ends as confidently as it begins.
Preparation becomes easier when the session is broken into roles. The remote person needs to know what they are responsible for, the local host needs to know when to step in, and the audience needs a clear way to participate. Applied to “How to use life-size telepresence at an event without turning it into a gimmick”, that role clarity can make exit cleanly feel deliberate rather than improvised.
Purpose first, production second, technology third.