Meetup On-Site Slideshow Automation: Planning, Design, and Implementation

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Description

This issue tracks the implementation of an automated on-site slideshow for the Taoyuan WordPress Café meetups. The slideshow is designed to display key event information, sponsorship acknowledgments, and logistical details during the meetup. It ensures seamless communication of essential content to attendees while maintaining a professional and engaging visual presentation.

Key Features of the Slideshow

• Content Overview:

  1. Introduction to WordPress and its community principles.
  2. Event agenda, including timings, topics, and speaker details.
  3. Sponsorship acknowledgments with links to sponsor pages.
  4. Post-event networking location and details.
  5. General rules and guidelines for attendees, including reminders about venue use and community standards.

• Automated Display Timing:
  Each slide is configured to rotate at fixed intervals, ensuring content is easily digestible while maintaining attendee attention.

• Music Integration:

  • Primary Use: Background jazz music playlist (via Spotify) during breaks and transitions.
  • Special Case: Embedded YouTube video for specific slides, such as end-of-event reminders.

Goals for the Slideshow

• Enhance the attendee experience by providing clear and visually engaging event information.
• Maintain consistent branding through the use of standardized slide templates.
• Support the community-driven and non-commercial nature of the meetup by highlighting sponsors and fostering transparency.

Reference Materials

The attached Google Slides document contains the initial design and structure of the slideshow. Key details have been extracted and refined for integration into the automated display.

Future Improvements

• Explore options for integrating dynamic content (e.g., live social media feeds or real-time attendee questions).
• Enhance multilingual support to cater to a broader audience, including English and Mandarin slides.