HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface used to transmit uncompressed video and audio data. It supports high definition video, standard video, and multiple channels of digital audio over a single cable. HDMI provides higher quality video and audio than DVI, and incorporates content security through HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). The presentation discusses the history and versions of HDMI, its advantages over alternative interfaces like DVI, and a typical HDMI setup.