Designed to support orators in real time

Live name announcements leave no room for hesitation.

Orator Pro gives orators instant access to accurate pronunciation guidance and live updates throughout the ceremony, helping reduce pressure during live name announcements where there’s very little room for error.

Instead of relying on handwritten phonetic cards or rushed paper updates, orators always have the latest information in front of them as ceremonies unfold.

That means:

  • Greater confidence on stage
  • More accurate pronunciation
  • Fewer interruptions and corrections
  • A smoother experience for graduates and guests
A graduate being welcomed across the stage during a ceremony
A graduate receiving their award while ceremony staff look on

Built to replace paper-based workarounds

Many graduation ceremonies still rely on paper registration lists, printed name cards and handwritten phonetic notes.

Orator Pro replaces these disconnected processes with a live digital system that keeps operational teams, display systems and orators aligned throughout the ceremony.

The platform

A clearer way to manage ceremonies in real time.

Rather than relying on paper-based coordination behind the scenes, Orator Pro gives universities a live operational system designed specifically for graduation ceremonies.

Students check in digitally before going on stage, with updates flowing instantly to orators and display systems throughout the ceremony.

Names can be confirmed directly with students before announcement

Pronunciation guidance is always up to date

Late arrivals can be added without disrupting the ceremony

Operational teams always have visibility of the live running order

No printed name cards or paper lists

A Westminster graduation ceremony in progress with a graduate crossing the stage

"Removing paper name cards was a game changer."Monice Izarra, Middlesex University

A graduate in Leeds being congratulated during a ceremony

Benefits

Why use Orator Pro?

Confident live announcements

Students can confirm spelling and pronunciation before they go on stage.

Remove paper-based processes

Replace printed name cards and handwritten notes with a digital workflow.

Live ceremony management

Manage queues, running order changes and live arrivals without disrupting the ceremony.

Less pressure behind the scenes

Give operational teams greater visibility and control throughout the ceremony itself.

How it works

From check-in to stage in four simple steps.

Student check-in

Students confirm their details at the check-in desk.

Live updates

Updates flow instantly to orators and display systems.

Accurate announcements

Names are announced and displayed correctly for students and guests.

Real-time management

Late arrivals and running order changes can be handled during the ceremony itself.

A graduation ceremony in progress at Greenwich with graduates and guests gathered inside a grand hall

On the day impact

Graduation isn't a process to automate.

Graduation ceremonies are live, human events. The announcement of a student's name is one of the most important moments of the day, and getting that moment right matters.

Orator Pro is designed to support the people delivering the ceremony, not replace them. We do not use AI to announce names. Instead, the platform helps teams manage live updates, pronunciation accuracy and ceremony flow in real time, while keeping the human element at the centre of the experience.

Case study

Built and tested in real ceremonies.

Orator Pro was successfully trialled at Middlesex University, replacing paper-based processes with a fully digital workflow for student check-in, name announcements and live ceremony management.

  • Improved pronunciation accuracy
  • Reduced manual coordination
  • Greater visibility for operational teams
  • Removal of physical name cards

We would never go back to the old way of working.

Middlesex University Ben Underwood

Operational Clarity

A live system for the moments where paper breaks down.

Digital

Student check-in before stage.

Live

Updates for teams and displays.

Human

Announcements remain presenter-led.