I love this question because it has happened to me previously 🤣! I always do my best to be prepared and not dependent on the technology. My presentation focus isn't the slide deck or animations. It's me, as the speaker, and the slides are only used to assist in visualization.

Stay calm and acknowledge the issue with confidence. Quickly shift to backup materials like printed notes or an engaging discussion. Keep the audience engaged with stories or Q&A while the issue is fixed. Adapt seamlessly, showing resilience and problem-solving skills. Follow up with organizers, offering value beyond the glitch.

When technical glitches derail a presentation, the key is to project calm and competence. Briefly acknowledge the issue with a touch of humor, if appropriate, to ease any tension. Then, seamlessly transition to a backup plan: this could involve having a hard copy of key slides, relying on your knowledge to speak extemporaneously, or engaging the audience in a Q&A session while technical support resolves the problem. Emphasize your core message, demonstrating adaptability and resilience. By maintaining composure and focusing on delivering value, you can transform a potential setback into an opportunity to showcase your expertise and impress event organizers with your professionalism.

Technical glitches showcase your adaptability. Your recovery matters more than perfect slides. Turn disruptions into opportunities by engaging directly with your audience. Ask a relevant question or share a brief insight that reinforces your key message while issues are being resolved. Always bring a one-page handout with your main points. It serves as both your emergency script and a valuable takeaway that helps organizers remember your presentation long after the event ends.

Well, we definitely should not rely on technical stuff only I am going to share a few distinct scenarios, each with a practical solution to regain control and impress the event organizer: 1. Storytelling presentation: If you represent something which is just like story telling, nothing will stop you or derail you. 2. Analytical data presentation: If you are representing analytical data you must have a backup plan, such as printed or summarized data, to ensure continuity. 3. Introduction derailment: One can keep the turn temporarily and rearranging to resolve technical issues, if you get stuck at the first slide of presentation. "Being prepared for life's uncertainties means always having a Plan B up your sleeve."