Short definition
In an event context, a screen or monitor is a stationary display used to show content – from conference monitors to stage monitors (confidence monitors) to interactive touchscreens for trade shows and exhibitions.
Detailed explanation
Monitors and screens serve a wide range of roles in event technology. As conference monitors, they display presentations, video conference streams, and documents in meeting rooms. As stage monitors – also called confidence monitors or prompter displays – they show speakers their notes, a timer, or slides without the audience seeing them.
Technically, they're distinguished by panel type (IPS, VA, OLED), resolution (Full HD to 4K), size (22 to 98 inches and beyond), and brightness (measured in nits). For outdoor events or very bright environments, high-brightness displays with 2,500 to 5,000 nits are used. Important interfaces include HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and SDI.
Interactive touchscreen monitors play a growing role at trade shows, showrooms, and interactive conferences. Large-format displays (65–98 inches) are increasingly replacing classic projection in smaller rooms, since they require less maintenance and are easier to operate.
Relevance in this subject area
Screens and monitors are universal tools across all of event technology: from small meeting rooms to large stages. Choosing the right one by brightness, resolution, and use case is essential for professional presentations and smooth event operations.
Practical example
At a DAX company's annual general meeting, three confidence monitors are placed in front of the stage so speakers can see their slides and a countdown timer. Backstage, production monitors show the program feed for the direction team.
Related terms
LED wall, Video wall, Projector, Signal distribution, Media control, Touchscreen, Display wall