> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hackersquad.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Live Demos

> Stream live project demos via WebRTC and manage the presentation queue

The **Live Demos** tab in the Event Management dashboard lets you manage real-time project presentations streamed via WebRTC. Access it from the [Event Management Overview](/event-management/overview) by clicking the **Live Demos** tab.

<Tip>Use the live demo system to project builder presentations to a screen during the event. Builders stream from their browser and you control the presentation queue.</Tip>

## How live demos work

The live demo system uses WebRTC for real-time video streaming between the presenter (builder) and the event screen:

1. A builder requests to present their project
2. The event manager approves or rejects the request
3. Once approved, the builder starts their WebRTC stream from their browser
4. The manager views and controls the live stream on the event management page
5. Optionally, the demo is recorded for later review

## Presentation requests

When builders request to present a live demo, their requests appear in the queue:

| Field            | Description                                                          |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Project name** | The project being presented                                          |
| **Presenter**    | The builder requesting to present                                    |
| **Status**       | Request status: **Pending**, **Approved**, **Rejected**, or **Live** |

### Approving or rejecting requests

<Steps>
  <Step title="Review pending requests">
    Check the presentation queue for incoming demo requests from builders.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve or reject">
    Click **Approve** to allow the builder to start streaming, or **Reject** to decline the request.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Notify the presenter">
    Approved builders are notified and can begin their live stream when ready.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing the presentation queue

The presentation queue shows all approved demos in order. As the event manager, you control the flow of presentations:

* **Reorder presentations** — drag and drop to change the presentation order
* **Start next demo** — move to the next builder in the queue
* **Remove from queue** — remove a demo if the team is no longer available

## Viewing the live stream

When a builder is presenting, the live stream appears on the Live Demos page. The WebRTC stream provides:

* **Real-time video and audio** from the presenter's browser
* **Low-latency streaming** suitable for projecting to event screens
* **Stream controls** — mute, pause, or end the stream

<Note>Both the presenter and viewer need a modern browser with WebRTC support. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all support WebRTC.</Note>

## Recording demos

Demo presentations can be recorded for later review:

* **Start recording** — click the record button while a demo is live
* **Stop recording** — end the recording when the presentation finishes
* **View recordings** — access saved recordings from the Live Demos page after the event

Recordings are uploaded and stored automatically. They can be shared with judges who weren't present during the live demo or included in post-event reports.

## Next steps

<Columns>
  <Card title="Projects" icon="folder-open" href="/event-management/projects">
    View all project submissions and details.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Demos" icon="presentation-screen" href="/event-management/demos">
    Manage demo approvals for Demo Day events.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Judges" icon="gavel" href="/event-management/judges">
    Set up judges to score the demo presentations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leaderboard" icon="ranking-star" href="/event-management/leaderboard">
    View real-time rankings after judging.
  </Card>
</Columns>