Platform Features

Every feature StartSync offers — from upload & auto-sync to stage timer, digital lectern, door display, and post-conference sharing.

Upload & Automatic Download

Upload presentations to the platform. They are automatically distributed by room, session and speaker. On the room laptop (with the StartSync Agent installed), files download automatically and open in their native application: .pptx in PowerPoint, .pdf in Adobe Reader, .key in Keynote.

How it works: The Agent runs in the background on the room laptop. It connects to your event via the cloud and pulls new files as soon as they are uploaded. No manual copying needed.

Self-Upload for Speakers

Each event has a unique self-upload link. Send it to speakers and they upload their presentations from any device, anywhere. The technician no longer has to collect files from USBs, email, or WhatsApp. Accepted formats: PPTX, PPT, PDF, DOCX, KEY, MP4, XLSX, and more.

Tip: Send the self-upload link to speakers 2–3 days before the event. Most presentations arrive before you even set up the room.

Stage Timer (Countdown)

A countdown displayed on a monitor visible from the stage. The speaker always knows how much time they have left. The timer starts automatically when you advance to the next session. The technician can manually start, stop, pause, or reset from Timer Control. Display supports fullscreen (F11).

Components: Timer Display — the screen the speaker sees. Timer Control — the technician's control panel. Both are separate browser tabs from the dashboard.

Digital Lectern (Speaker Desk)

A screen on the podium (or stage) showing the current speaker's name, the session program, and the event logo. It updates automatically with each new session — no manual editing of name slides. The technician can control the display from the Speaker Desk Control panel.

Door Display (Room Agenda)

A TV or monitor mounted at the room entrance showing the complete day agenda: sessions, speakers, and live timing. It updates in real time as sessions progress. Attendees instantly see what's running, who's presenting, and how much time is left. Replaces printed agendas completely.

CSV Import

Import the complete conference agenda from a CSV file: sessions, speakers, durations, rooms. Everything becomes functional immediately — no manual configuration. Export your agenda from Excel or Google Sheets as CSV and upload it to StartSync.

Multi-Room Management

Control all rooms from one dashboard. Each room has its own Timer Control, Speaker Desk Control, Door Display, and Agent — completely independent. You can have any number of rooms at the same event. A single technician can manage multiple rooms from browser tabs.

Built-in File Converter

Automatically converts PDF, Word (.docx), and Keynote (.key) to PowerPoint (.pptx). No external tools needed. Conversion happens directly in the platform. The resulting file downloads to the room laptop just like a regular presentation.

Post-Conference Sharing

After the event, generate a password-protected link to share all presentations with participants. They can browse sessions and download individual files or grab everything as a ZIP. You can set an expiry date on the link (e.g. 30 days).

Personal Laptop Button

When a speaker presents from their own laptop, press the "Personal Laptop" button. The timer, digital lectern, and door agenda still update automatically — just like a normal presentation. The technician does nothing extra. After the session ends, advance to the next session normally and everything returns to auto mode.

E-Poster Boards

Digital poster display for conferences with poster sessions. Upload poster images and display them on screens throughout the venue. Manage poster boards from the dashboard — assign posters by category or session. Available on Enterprise plans.

Branding (Logo)

Upload your event logo once. It appears automatically on the stage timer, digital lectern, and door display. Consistent branding across every screen in every room, with no extra configuration.