Mark has been blind since 1998 and paralysed since 2010, and he has spoken at events all over the world. His requirements are straightforward, and he will work with you and your venue to make sure everything is in place.

Please ask Mark anything you like, however practical or personal. He would much rather you asked than guessed, and no question is too small if it helps the day run smoothly.

Mark travels with a care assistant, so flights and hotel rooms are needed for two people.
Mark’s hotel room needs a wet room style bathroom with a level-access shower. This is the most important requirement for the trip.

Mark usually arrives the day before the event.

If the stage is raised, Mark needs a ramp no less than 90 cm wide.
Mark prefers a lapel or headset microphone rather than a handheld.
Mark plays three or four short videos, which need to play with sound through the venue’s audio system.

For Q&A, the MC comes on stage to facilitate the questions and tells Mark where each person asking a question is sitting.

The session may not be recorded without Mark’s prior permission.

Who will be in the audience, including numbers, roles and sector.
The purpose and theme of the event.
The length of his session and where it sits in the agenda.
Who else is speaking.
The room set-up and stage layout.
What you would like people to think, feel or do differently afterwards.

Mark Pollock
Phone: +353 87 223 3372
Email: speaking@markpollock.com

Neal Shiller, WWA Agency
Email: neal@wwaagency.com