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15 September 2020

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How to present a memorable flash talk in 12 easy steps

Flash talks are a great way to give an introduction to your work, and whet people’s appetite for your research.

Generally flash talks last for 1 to 2 minutes, and presenters are normally allowed one simple PowerPoint slide or, in the case of virtual events, a 1 – 2 minute pre-recorded video. But is it really possible to present something really memorable within such limitations?

Here are some things to take into account when preparing your flash talk to make sure the audience remembers you, and contacts you after the session to find out more. Because that’s the goal, right?

1. Keep it brief

You should definitely start by giving a very brief introduction that makes people understand why your work is interesting, and ends by saying how people can contact you afterwards. Of course you can say where you’re from and your affiliation, but the critical thing is to attract to people’s attention.

2. Cover the basics

Answer the following questions:

• Why is it interesting?
• What is it about?
• How did you do it?
• With whom did you carry out the work?

3. Connect with the audience

For live events be sure to always look at the audience – don’t lose eye contact. Keep scanning the room for the duration of your talk, and definitely do not turn your back to them. In the case of a pre-recorded video, treat your camera like an audience and talk directly to it.

 4. Leave the audience asking for more

Try to build up the anticipation and attention of the people who are listening and watching– put out something you’ve investigated but don’t tell them the whole story. You want to leave them hanging and intrigued enough to want to find out more.

5. Be dynamic

Your flash talk is going to be short so your audience will generally be paying attention to you. Build up to something where you clearly emphasise one or two points. These are the sort of things that are going to bring their attention to the most important parts. Be enthusiastic – if you show that you’re really into your science people will come along and want to know more.

6. Don’t be afraid to use visual tools

If it’s relevant, there is no problem with using props in your flash talk. Alternatively, make your talk visually memorable by using dynamic diagrams, graphics and images. Videos will normally not be possible for live flash talks, so don’t rely on these.

7. Avoid special effects

It is possible to make something visually memorable without going overboard on big special effects such as PowerPoint animations. If your science is good it doesn’t need any fireworks.

8. Do the unexpected

If it fits with your character, you can try to make people laugh. Doing something that the audience is not expecting can be very effective. We’ve seen everything from interpretive dance to a guitar-accompanied talk – anything is possible! Just make sure it matches to who you are so that it appears natural.

9. Include your poster number

Definitely, definitely, definitely include your poster number during your flash talk! It will make it much easier for people to come and find you later on at the poster session.

10. Be a slide minimalist

As already mentioned, diagrams, graphs and images are great when you have only 1 or 2 slides at your disposal. Make sure though that there is a minimum of information on your slides to try to bring people into the main message – focus on the thing that you want them to remember.

11. Practise!

Like all talks, you need to practise beforehand! Even if you want to bring across that you’re relaxed and everything is quite informal there is no way around it – you’ve got to practise to be prepared.

12. Stick to the time limit

With a flash talk this is so important – the time limitations are extremely strict, and you will be moved off the stage when your time is up, or your video won’t be uploaded to a virtual event platform. So make sure you have condensed everything into the time provided, and don’t go over or you may be stopped mid-sentence!

Check out these examples of great flash talk slides! Single-slide flash talk by Fariha Akter Multi-slide flash talk by Pablo Gonzalez-Suarez

Original video with Dr. Cornelius Gross, EMBL Rome, and Dr. Francesca Peri, University of Zurich

Image: Stephanie Okeyo, a Kenyan microbiologist, giving a flash talk at Falling Walls Engage 2019.

Script Practical Guide

How to give a science flash talk.

• A flash talk is a short presentation of your research to a non-expert audience
• A flash talk must be clear, concise and engaging

Don’t be a statue but avoid dancing

By:  Bernard Appiah

What is a science flash talk giving a science flash talk: two case studies know your audience top ten tips for an engaging and interesting flash talk.

Communication is an essential component of research. Before conducting your research, perhaps you had to convince funders or your institution to support it. And even when you have completed your research, you have to communicate it to your peers and others not in your field. Your potential to attract additional support depends on many factors including your ability to persuade institutions or people to be interested in your research.

When persuading people to be interested in your research or to even fund or prioritise your research, you often have to do so in a very short time. One way to fulfil this goal is to participate in a science flash talk.

What is a science flash talk?

A science flash talk is a presentation of your research or idea in a short time to engage with audiences who may not necessarily be experts in your field. These audiences may include judges who will be evaluating your presentation or others who may just be listening to you. Your task is to help them become aware of, or interested in, your research idea or concept.

Flash talks may be organised as a contest or as the format of a conference session. Examples of flash talk contests are  Three Minute Thesis  and  Falling Walls Engage . Each Falling Walls Engage finalist has five minutes to present their science engagement initiative to a distinguished audience including judges.

In such contests or presentations, you become the driver to lead your audience to a destination where they will at least be interested in your research or idea. By convention, you usually will not be expected to use PowerPoint. However, in some talks or contests such as the Falling Walls Engage, you are expected to use very few slides.  

In those five minutes your aim is to inspire the audience and help them to learn about the area of research that you are presenting.

Giving a science flash talk: two case studies

In 2018 the Geneva Health Forum organised a Science Flash Talk contest in Switzerland. Bonaventure Ikediashi, a doctoral student at the University of Lucerne in Switzerland, won. In three minutes, Ikediashi convinced his audience about the need to study knowledge deficit among patients of sickle disease.

Prior to his doctoral studies Ikediashi, a Nigerian, worked at a global logistics company in Mauritius and Madagascar. He capitalised on his global health experience to give an engaging science flash talk .

Stephanie Okeyo is a microbiologist and founder of Under The Microscope , a Kenyan-based non-profit that advances science education. Okeyo was one of the finalists at the 2019 Falling Walls Engage . Like all other finalists, she had only five minutes to speak about her initiatives.

“Because of the short time, it taught me how to filter unnecessary information,” she says. “I learned to be okay with moving out of ‘my script’ as I stuck to the core points.”

But beyond filtering unnecessary information, there are several strategies to help you give an effective science flash talk.

Know your audience

Pascal Heymann, pitch and presentation trainer at BerlinSpeaking.com coached the 2019 Falling Walls Engage finalists. He says that knowing one’s audience is key to delivering an effective science flash talk. He explains: “I advise any expert to ask themselves two questions before creating a pitch: First, how much does my audience already know about this topic? Second, how does my field of research relate to the audience’s everyday experience?”

“As an expert, you are closer to your topic than anyone else. You know the intricacies, the connections, the challenges and the breakthroughs,” he adds. “However, your audience does not. Your audience for all intents and purposes knows little to nothing about your field of research. And that’s fine. That’s why you’re pitching it to them. But it’s vital to keep this in mind when creating your pitch.”

Indeed, knowing the backgrounds of the audience can also help one to relate to them. For example at a health conference it is common to have audiences with health backgrounds. However, in some contests such as Falling Walls Engage, the audience may have diverse backgrounds: from anthropology to zoology. The overriding point is to ensure that your audience will not be lost.

You have to be sensitive to the culture of your audience too. For example, in parts of Africa, it is common to quote the wise saying “too many rats cannot dig a hole”. This implies that it can be messy to have various people doing the same thing in an uncoordinated manner. But this wise saying may offend audiences in Arab cultures where the use of rats in reference to people is derogatory.

Top ten tips for an enaging and interesting flash talk

Start and end well.

How you begin your science flash talk can determine the extent to which your audience move along with you or decide not to pay attention. “I imagine we all have an idea of pain. So if you had a muscle pull, or maybe childbirth, menstrual cramps…” began Ikediashi. “Now imagine having pain with an intensity that is probably 50 times worse. Terrible, isn’t it?” With this introduction, Ikediashi captivated the attention of the audience. Beginning with statements such as “The title of my talk is …” is unlikely to be as interesting. Equally important as the start of your talk, is how you end it, which can leave a lasting impression on the audience. Thus, you should practise your opening and ending lines well. Okeyo ended  her talk  with the statement, “Try in your various ways to see how we are going to burst this bubble of ‘climate change is not real’.”  Such a call for action can be effective. To start and end well, you will need to practise.

Make your talk relevant and relatable to the audience

You should try to make your story of human interest even if your talk is about abstract concepts. Okeyo asked, “What puzzles me as a scientist is how is it that the most intelligent specie is destroying its own home?” The expectation is that an intelligent people should not be destroying their environment, and this helps create intrigue amongst the audience.

Ikediashi used pain, something everyone can relate to, as an example. The two presenters made the audience relate to their topics.

Make your audiences appear as though they were touching, feeling, hearing or smelling what you are talking about. This helps them appreciate your talk and become interested in it.

Let your character(s) in your story come alive

Giving a science flash talk is like telling a story. Have you ever read a story that appeared as though the characters jumped out of the book to interact with you?  For example, the spider (called  Ananse  in Akan language of Ghana) is one of the most important characters of West African folklore. How this tiny creature is assumed to be the master of all knowledge is indeed a mystery. And as I listened to  Ananse  stories as a child in rural Ghana, it looked as if  Ananse  was directly interacting with me. You can employ this element of character in your science flash talk.

The main character in Ikediashi’s science flash talk is someone with sickle cell disease. Can you guess the main character of Okeyo’s talk? The answer is humans causing climate change. One way of making your characters stand out is to present your research as a crisis or dilemma that needs a solution.

While on the stage, all attention is on you. Use the stage well. To engage your audience effectively, you will have to move around the stage. But ensure that you don’t dance on the stage. Your time is short but resist the temptation to feel hurried or pressured.

If you are naturally shy, don’t display your shyness on the stage by remaining at one corner as if you are a statue. And if you’re naturally outgoing beware of unnecessary body movements as you talk.

Nonverbal communication including how we express our feelings as we talk is an important part of giving a science flash talk. If your talk has elements of surprise, let your audience see it from your face. “Have some eye contact with your audience,” Okeyo adds.

Avoid things that compete with your message

You are the centre of attraction but your message or story is even more important. Ensure that your dress and mannerisms don’t compete with your message. For example, in our everyday talk, repetitive words such as “uhm”, “like”, “you know” or “so” may be common. Not only are such words distracting but they also consume some of the limited time available for the talk. Consider recording your practice sessions or having friends or relatives act as an audience during your practice sessions to identify these habits. Other things to avoid include fiddling with an object in your hand or rocking nervously on your feet.

Avoid “big words” and “speed bumps”

In Africa, we sometimes believe that those who use big words in their talks are more knowledgeable in their field. And so people will say “purchase” instead of “buy”, “approximately” instead of “about” or “elucidate” instead “make clear”. Sometimes, researchers also forget that they are not speaking with their peers. As a result, they may introduce technical terms and abbreviations or acronyms that the audience may not be familiar with. These may create “speed bumps” for the audience, impeding their understanding.

“The best way … is to speak to lay people and have them drill you with questions until they understand what you do,” explains Heymann.

Use your voice effectively

Your voice is yours so don’t hide behind the microphone while on stage. Use it effectively. Speak with an energetic voice but also ensure that you are not shouting.

As you practise your flash talk, learn how to modify aspects of your speech including pitch (low or high), pace (slow or fast) and volume (soft or loud). Use these effectively to ensure that your delivery is not monotonous.

Moreover, you should present your talk in a more active voice (for example, the dog bit the woman) rather than passive voice (for example, the woman was bitten by the dog). Not only is the active voice often easier to understand but it is shorter, helping conserve precious time. Of course, there are instances when the passive voice will be better such as if the woman is a prominent person (for example, the queen mother was bitten by her dog).

If you have to use a prop, do so effectively

A prop can be any physical object relevant to your talk that you show to your audience. Okeyo used a balloon as prop to represent a climate change bubble. When using props, ensure that they can be seen by the audience and that they are meaningful to your talk. And to help create suspense, don’t reveal the prop early to your audience. Okeyo had someone bring the prop to the stage just when she was ready to burst it, thus helping create a suspense. If she had held the balloon earlier in the presentation, it would have been a distraction.

When things don’t go as planned, don’t panic

Sometimes, things don’t go as planned. But remember that the audience doesn’t know how you planned to present, so may well not notice. If something does go contrary to your plans, move on and don’t panic.

Tying it all together

Knowing these strategies will help you provide effective science flash talks. However, without practising these strategies, you are unlikely to achieve perfection.  And remember: “Be confident while presenting, “ says Okeyo. “Nobody knows what you are presenting as well as you.”

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Presentations

Overview   |   Recommended Software   |   Recorded vs. Live Presentations   |   Examples   |   Instructional Videos

There are two main ways of creating a presentation:

• Linear presentations , are a series of numbered slides that often contain bullet-pointed text, pictures, and clipart, and may include some minor animations. This is the standard way of developing presentations and may be organized with an outline or narrative story structure.
• Non-Linear presentations , sometimes called “spatial presentations” are intended to situate information in different contexts as well as represent processes and relationship in compelling ways. Non-linear presentations may have a logical flow or plan, but are intended to have a less-strict structure, so the speaker can change course as audience moves them.

There are also many reasons why someone may need to create a presentation:

Seminar/Class Presentation – These sorts of presentations are typically linear and vary in length, usually about 5-15 minutes, but maybe as long as 30 minutes. These types of presentations are intended to do one or both of the following: 1) Show your instructor you understand the material and can distill it into a shorter and different medium than a paper and/or 2) Facilitate a discussion among your classmates/colleagues regarding your research/ideas. Either way, a well designed visual aid will benefit your audience! Keep your text short and your visuals clear and easy to understand.

Conference Presentation – Typically presenting new research or updating colleague of the progress in a project, these presentations can vary significantly in length. One of the biggest things to remember about conference presentations is not to overwhelm your audience with too much text or too complicated visuals. Keep the slides simple and the visuals accessible. If you’ve never given a conference presentation before, talk to a colleague, mentor, or advisor for their recommendations and/or to see an example of their past slideshows. Your organization may also have their own template or required colors and logos. For example, UW-Madison has an entire website for their brand that has UW templates for presentations, as well as recommended colors and fonts to use.

Instruction / Teaching – As opposed to Conference or Seminar/Class presentations, when making slides to teach a class, it is common to have lots of texts and visuals. These slides are likely the basis for student notes, so having a more full/complete slide will benefit the audience. Still, don’t be afraid to use simple appear animations to not overwhelm your students.

Flash Talks – Flash talks, are shorter linear presentation styles, that focuses on distilling information quickly to an audience. These are a common type of class presentation. Typically flash talks are 5 minutes or less, and use a limited number of slides. Below are some unique flash talk styles:

• PechaKucha-style Flash Talks: Officially, PechaKucha is a trademarked linear presentation format consisting of 20 slides that are mostly images, each shown automatically for 20 seconds, and accompanied by spoken text and sound effects. At 6 min, 40 sec total, presentations present ideas in a clear, engaging, and efficient manner. Pecha-Kucha presentations are usually delivered live but can also be recorded. Some PechaKucha-style variants include less slides.
• Ignite-style Flash Talks: Another trademarked form of auto-advancing flash talks, like PechaKucha, these presentations also have 20 slides, but with 15 second intervals, making them slightly shorter. Some Ignite-style variants include less slides.

Voiced-Over Slideshow  – These presentations are meant to be entirely visual, with little to no text on a slide. They are often pre-recorded, but can be performed live. The focus of the audience is meant to be entirely on the visuals and not the speaker.

Presentation Design Tip:

Avoid using the built in templates in PowerPoint and Google Slides. They are easily recognizable. You want to make sure your presentation is memorable, so looking like everyone else’s does not help make your presentation look unique.

A well-designed presentation that uses visuals effectively will keep your audience engaged. Get some eyes on your presentation before you present it by meeting with one of our DesignLab consultants!

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Recommended Software

There are also many different software programs that can be used to create visual aids for presentations. Below is a list of the software that we recommend for making a visual aids for presentations. We put the software in order from easiest to use near the top to most difficult near the bottom. We recommend using a software you know well or learning the software well enough to establish an easy workflow, so you can spend less time troubleshooting and spend more time on your poster. Check out our Software Support page for links to tutorials for all of these programs.

Recorded vs. Live Presentations

This section is coming soon.

Presentation Slideshow

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Linear Animated Presentation (Recorded)

How to Give an Awesome (PowerPoint) Presentation

Flash Talk: Pecha-Kucha-Style (Recoreded)

How to Make a Pecha Kucha by Marcus Weaver-Hightower

Flash Talk: Ignite-Style (Recorded)

Why and How to Give an Ignite Talk by Scott Berkum

Slideshow Voiceover

Mother Nature is Speaking by Fatma Ben Said

Non-Linear Presentation (Google Slides)

Swimming by Drew Bernstein

Spatial Presentation (Prezi)

Navigating the Flipped Classroom Paradigm by Natasha Barreto

Instructional Videos

Designing (live) presentations.

Designing Recorded Presentations

Call for Flash Talks (Now Open)

Aapm 2024 40th annual meeting: now accepting flash talk session proposals.

Submit your Flash Talk proposal for a chance to present your work on the national stage at the AAPM 40th Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, March 7-10, 2024!

• Flash Talks are accepted until all available slots are filled 
• An extremely limited number of Flash Talk slots exist and they will fill quickly
• Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis
• Early submissions will be prioritized for acceptance

What are Flash Talks?

Flash Talks are 10-minute individual scholarly presentations . They are brief, punchy, and convey information about a novel clinical protocol, perspective, technique, or research results. For instance, one Flash Talk may describe an innovative interdisciplinary program. Another may describe results for a translational clinical trial or pilot study.

Each Flash Talk presentation is limited to 10 slides . Slides must adhere to the AAPM guidelines and receive approval from the conference planning committee.

Flash Talk topics may be wide-ranging and may include the following regarding acute and chronic pain:

• Pain evaluation and diagnosis
• Interprofessional pain treatment 
• Pharmacology
• Treatment mechanisms
• Basic and translational science
• Analgesic clinical trials
• Technological advances
• Pain disparities and underserved populations
• Behavioral health
• Professional pain education
• Patient education
• Public policy
• Legal issues and pain ethics
• Special populations

Additional Guidance on Flash Talks :

• Only one presenter per Flash Talk
• Only one Flash Talk proposal per person
• Flash Talk presentations will occur during the main conference
• No financial/travel benefits are given to Flash Talk presenters
• A limited number of Flash Talk slots exist. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions will be prioritized for acceptance

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and contribute to the advancement of pain management knowledge. With limited space remaining, submitting as soon as possible will help ensure you have a spot to present your Flash Talk.

When you are ready to submit a Flash Talk proposal, click the “Submit Proposal” button for further instructions. 

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• Participant Guidelines

Guidelines for Flash Session Presenters

PAA first had flash sessions during the 2018 meeting in Denver, CO. They were so popular that they have become a regular part of our meeting! Because this meeting will be hybrid, we made some changes to the flash session format. Flash sessions mix short, 7-minute oral presentations with optional posters in Confex virtual gallery. Below are tips for flash sessions at PAA 2022.

Pre-Conference Tips

Prior to the conference, we suggest the following:

Let your chair know if you are planning to attend virtually or in-person and send them your presentation by email.

Please note the amount of time allocated to your presentation. Flash sessions include 7-minute, five-slide oral presentations (specifics may vary a bit according to the instructions of your Chair, who should contact you a few weeks prior to the conference). Your brief presentation and set of five slides should communicate:

• The title of your presentation and your name, affiliation, and email address.
• Your research question(s).
• The significance/rationale for your work.
• A brief overview of data/methods.
• Key findings.

Flash presentations will also have an ability to include a full poster if they decide to do so. Presenters in flash sessions must upload their posters to Confex no later than Friday, April 1 if they are planning to use a poster. . Click here for Confex upload instructions . (The link to the poster upload platform will be posted here and emailed to each poster presenter when the platform is ready for uploads.) All uploads— including PowerPoint slides— must be saved as a one-page, single PDF . A tool in the Confex poster program will allow you to choose sections of the PDF to separate to create slides. You will also be able to upload an mp4 video recording. 

The content of your poster should include:

• A title slide listing the title of your presentation and your name, affiliation, and email address.
• Slides that communicate the research question(s) you are asking, the significance/rationale for your work, a conceptual framework and/or hypotheses for your study, your data/methods, the key study results, and some discussion/concluding points.

Plan for your presentation. A good 7-minute flash presentation provides a clear and succinct overview of your research.

• Prepare visual aids. The vast majority of flash presenters use 5 slides, either in PowerPoint or PDF, as visual aids for their presentation.
• Type: Please use at least 20-point type so that audience members can easily read the print on your slides.
• Please do not include large tables in your slides: Please summarize your key results rather than presenting large, dense tables.
• Bullets: Please limit yourself to 3-4 bullets per slide and 10 or fewer words per bullet.
• Try to avoid the use of acronyms, jargon, and abbreviations: Past conference evaluations have clearly indicated that one frustration, in particular for new and international attendees, is the use of ‘insider’ language, acronyms, and abbreviations that make it difficult to comprehend a presentation.
• Consider livening up your slides with graphics and pictures: Graphics can be very effective in capturing the audience’s attention and focusing them on the point you want to make.
• Contact information slide: Prepare include a slide that you put up at the beginning with your presentation title, name, affiliation, and contact information.
• Please proof read and spell check: Thank you!

Practice:  Please practice your presentation to ensure that it highlights key points, that your delivery is clear, and that you finish within the time allocated.

Email your slides:  Please email your slides to the session chair in advance of the session in case there are any difficulties with screen sharing.

Presentation Checklist

At the session, please:

• Arrive early. Please arrive at the session 10 minutes early and connect with the other presenters and session chair so that the session may start on time.
• Give your presentation. You are ready!
• End on time. You will be warned by the chair as your time draws to a close (typically 2 minutes and stop). It is essential that you end on time to ensure that all participants have the opportunity to present their work.
• Email your slides:  Please email your slides to the session chair in advance of the session since the slides will be projected by an in-room technical support staff and you will be given a clicker. Virtual presenters will be able to control their own screen.
• Virtual Presenters. If you are presenting virtually, you will do so via the Confex online platform that opens a Zoom meeting, so make sure you have the latest version of Zoom installed. Make sure that the name on your Zoom account matches the name you have in the program as Zoom techs will be looking for you to make you a co-host.
• In- Person Presenters . Your session chair will have already collected your slides and given them to the tech in the session room. You will be given a clicker to advance them. The front row of each session room will be reserved for session participants.

Guidelines for:

• Oral Session Chairs
• Oral Session Presenters
• Discussants
• Poster Presenters
• Flash Session Chairs
• Flash Session Presenters

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Science in a Flash: The ASBMB flash talk competition

Science in a Flash is not the usual scientific presentation, it is a creative challenge: How do you explain your research to a general audience in just three minutes and one slide? This annual competition features short talks from selected presenters who are challenged to distill their research to its essence and make it more accessible to the nonexpert audience, including policymakers, family and friends, K–12 students, teachers and others.

Each year, the ASBMB Science Outreach and Communication Committee selects up to 10 graduate student and postdoc annual meeting travel awardees to present their work. Presenters are judged by a panel of committee members, and attendees play a major role in selecting the best talk for the audience choice award. At #DiscoverBMB 2023, we hosted the fourth annual flash talk competition.

Do you want to learn more about crafting your own flash talk? Below are helpful resources and example presentations showcasing past winners. For more guidance or information email us at: [email protected] .

Examples of flash talks

This YouTube playlist features the three winning talks given at the 2022 Science in a Flash competition.

How to create a flash talk

Science in a flash: how to give a successful flash talk, make your own science figures and illustrations, make your talk accessible to any audience, use analogies, practice distilling your core message, make your story relatable, 2023 science in a flash winners, judges’ choice and audience choice awards.

Kylie Deng , University of Sydney The islet environment: Location matters

Students’ Choice Award

Isaiah Mensah , Purdue University You may fall in love, but your genes control the heart

Honorary Mention Award

Connor O’Hara , Virginia Commonwealth University Pulling tumors out by their roots

Meet the other 2023 presenters

2022 winners

Judges’ Honorary Mention Award Kara Anazia , University of Florida A break in cellular communication

Audience Choice Award Joanna Kwiatek , Rutgers University How does bread baking lead to studying lipid metabolism?

Judges’ Choice Award Wei Wei , Stanford University Discovery of exercise-induced anti-obesity hormones

Judges’ Honorary Mention Award

Kara Anazia , University of Florida A break in cellular communication

Audience Choice Award

Joanna Kwiatek , Rutgers University How does bread baking lead to studying lipid metabolism?

Judges’ Choice Award

Wei Wei , Stanford University Discovery of exercise-induced anti-obesity hormones

Meet the other 2022 presenters

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Conference Presentation Slides: A Guide for Success

In our experience, a common error when preparing a conference presentation is using designs that heavily rely on bullet points and massive chunks of text. A potential reason behind this slide design mistake is aiming to include as much information as possible in just one slide. In the end, slides become a sort of teleprompter for the speaker, and the audience recalls boredom instead of an informative experience.

As part of our mission to help presenters deliver their message effectively, we have summarized what makes a good conference presentation slide, as well as tips on how to design a successful conference slide.

Table of Contents

What is a conference presentation

Common mistakes presenters make when creating conference presentation slides, how can a well-crafted conference presentation help your professional life, how to start a conference presentation, how to end a conference presentation, tailoring your message to different audiences, visualizing data effectively, engaging with your audience, designing for impact, mastering slide transitions and animation, handling time constraints, incorporating multimedia elements, post-presentation engagement, crisis management during presentations, sustainability and green presentations, measuring presentation success, 13 tips to create stellar conference presentations, final thoughts.

The Britannica Dictionary defines conferences as 

A formal meeting in which many people gather in order to talk about ideas or problems related to a particular topic (such as medicine or business), usually for several days.

We can then define conference presentations as the combination of a speaker, a slide deck , and the required hardware to introduce an idea or topic in a conference setting. Some characteristics differentiate conference presentations from other formats.

Time-restricted

Conference presentations are bounded by a 15-30 minute time limit, which the event’s moderators establish. These restrictions are applied to allow a crowded agenda to be met on time, and it is common to count with over 10 speakers on the same day.

To that time limit, we have to add the time required for switching between speakers, which implies loading a new slide deck to the streaming platform, microphone testing, lighting effects, etc. Say it is around 10-15 minutes extra, so depending on the number of speakers per day during the event, the time available to deliver a presentation, plus the questions & answers time.

Delivery format

Conferences can be delivered in live event format or via webinars. Since this article is mainly intended to live event conferences, we will only mention that the requirements for webinars are as follows:

• Voice-over or, best, speaker layover the presentation slides so the speaker interacts with the audience.
• Quality graphics.
• Not abusing the amount of information to introduce per slide.

On the other hand, live event conferences will differ depending on the category under which they fall. Academic conferences have a structure in which there’s a previous poster session; then speakers start delivering their talks, then after 4-5 speakers, we have a coffee break. Those pauses help the AV crew to check the equipment, and they also become an opportunity for researchers to expand their network contacts. 

Business conferences are usually more dynamic. Some presenters opt not to use slide decks, giving a powerful speech instead, as they feel much more comfortable that way. Other speakers at business conferences adopt videos to summarize their ideas and then proceed to speak.

Overall, the format guidelines are sent to speakers before the event. Adapt your presentation style to meet the requirements of moderators so you can maximize the effect of your message.

The audience

Unlike other presentation settings, conferences gather a knowledgeable audience on the discussed topics. It is imperative to consider this, as tone, delivery format, information to include, and more depend on this sole factor. Moreover, the audience will participate in your presentation at the last minute, as it is a common practice to hold a Q&A session. 

Mistake #1 – Massive chunks of text

Do you intend your audience to read your slides instead of being seduced by your presentation? Presenters often add large amounts of text to each slide since they need help deciding which data to exclude. Another excuse for this practice is so the audience remembers the content exposed.

Research indicates images are much better retained than words, a phenomenon known as the Picture Superiority Effect ; therefore, opt to avoid this tendency and work into creating compelling graphics.

Mistake #2 – Not creating contrast between data and graphics

Have you tried to read a slide from 4 rows behind the presenter and not get a single number? This can happen if the presenter is not careful to work with the appropriate contrast between the color of the typeface and the background. Particularly if serif fonts are used.

Use online tools such as WebAIM’s Contrast Checker to make your slides legible for your audience. Creating an overlay with a white or black transparent tint can also help when you place text above images.

Mistake #3 – Not rehearsing the presentation

This is a sin in conference presentations, as when you don’t practice the content you intend to deliver, you don’t have a measure of how much time it is actually going to take. 

PowerPoint’s rehearse timing feature can help a great deal, as you can record yourself practising the presentation and observe areas for improvement. Remember, conference presentations are time-limited , don’t disrespect fellow speakers by overlapping their scheduled slot or, worse, have moderators trim your presentation after several warnings.

Mistake #4 – Lacking hierarchy for the presented content

Looking at a slide and not knowing where the main point is discouraging for the audience, especially if you introduce several pieces of content under the same slide. Instead, opt to create a hierarchy that comprehends both text and images. It helps to arrange the content according to your narrative, and we’ll see more on this later on.

Consider your conference presentation as your introduction card in the professional world. Maybe you have a broad network of colleagues, but be certain there are plenty of people out there that have yet to learn about who you are and the work you produce.

Conferences help businesspeople and academics alike to introduce the results of months of research on a specific topic in front of a knowledgeable audience. It is different from a product launch as you don’t need to present a “completed product” but rather your views or advances, in other words, your contribution with valuable insights to the field.

Putting dedication into your conference presentation, from the slide deck design to presentation skills , is definitely worth the effort. The audience can get valuable references from the quality of work you are able to produce, often leading to potential partnerships. In business conferences, securing an investor deal can happen after a powerful presentation that drives the audience to perceive your work as the very best thing that’s about to be launched. It is all about how your body language reflects your intent, how well-explained the concepts are, and the emotional impact you can drive from it.

There are multiple ways on how to start a presentation for a conference, but overall, we can recap a good approach as follows.

Present a fact

Nothing grabs the interest of an audience quicker than introducing an interesting fact during the first 30 seconds of your presentation. The said fact has to be pivotal to the content your conference presentation will discuss later on, but as an ice-breaker, it is a strategy worth applying from time to time.

Ask a question

The main point when starting a conference presentation is to make an impact on the audience. We cannot think of a better way to engage with the audience than to ask them a question relevant to your work or research. It grabs the viewer’s interest for the potential feedback you shall give to those answers received.

Use powerful graphics

The value of visual presentations cannot be neglected in conferences. Sometimes an image makes a bigger impact than a lengthy speech, hence why you should consider starting your conference presentation with a photo or visual element that speaks for itself.

For more tips and insights on how to start a presentation , we invite you to check this article.

Just as important as starting the presentation, the closure you give to your conference presentation matters a lot. This is the opportunity in which you can add your personal experience on the topic and reflect upon it with the audience or smoothly transition between the presentation and your Q&A session.

Below are some quick tips on how to end a presentation for a conference event.

End the presentation with a quote

Give your audience something to ruminate about with the help of a quote tailored to the topic you were discussing. There are plenty of resources for finding suitable quotes, and a great method for this is to design your penultimate slide with an image or black background plus a quote. Follow this with a final “thank you” slide.

Consider a video

If we say a video whose length is shorter than 1 minute, this is a fantastic resource to summarize the intent of your conference presentation. 

If you get the two-minute warning and you feel far off from finishing your presentation, first, don’t fret. Try to give a good closure when presenting in a conference without rushing information, as the audience wouldn’t get any concept clear that way. Mention that the information you presented will be available for further reading at the event’s platform site or your company’s digital business card , and proceed to your closure phase for the presentation.

It is better to miss some of the components of the conference than to get kicked out after several warnings for exceeding the allotted time.

Tailoring your conference presentation to suit your audience is crucial to delivering an impactful talk. Different audiences have varying levels of expertise, interests, and expectations. By customizing your content, tone, and examples, you can enhance the relevance and engagement of your presentation.

Understanding Audience Backgrounds and Expectations

Before crafting your presentation, research your audience’s backgrounds and interests. Are they professionals in your field, students, or a mix of both? Are they familiar with the topic, or must you provide more context? Understanding these factors will help you pitch your content correctly and avoid overwhelming or boring your audience.

Adapting Language and Tone for Relevance

Use language that resonates with your audience. Avoid jargon or technical terms that might confuse those unfamiliar with your field. Conversely, don’t oversimplify if your audience consists of experts. Adjust your tone to match the event’s formality and your listeners’ preferences.

Customizing Examples and Case Studies

Incorporate case studies, examples, and anecdotes that your audience can relate to. If you’re speaking to professionals, use real-world scenarios from their industry. For a more general audience, choose examples that are universally relatable. This personal touch makes your content relatable and memorable.

Effectively presenting data is essential for conveying complex information to your audience. Visualizations can help simplify intricate concepts and make your points more digestible.

Choosing the Right Data Representation

Select the appropriate type of graph or chart to illustrate your data. Bar graphs, pie charts, line charts, and scatter plots each serve specific purposes. Choose the one that best supports your message and ensures clarity.

Designing Graphs and Charts for Clarity

Ensure your graphs and charts are easily read. Use clear labels, appropriate color contrasts, and consistent scales. Avoid clutter and simplify the design to highlight the most important data points.

Incorporating Annotations and Explanations

Add annotations or callouts to your graphs to emphasize key findings. Explain the significance of each data point to guide your audience’s understanding. Utilize visual cues, such as arrows and labels, to direct attention.

Engaging your audience is a fundamental skill for a successful presentation for conference. Captivate their attention, encourage participation, and foster a positive connection.

Establishing Eye Contact and Body Language

Maintain eye contact with different audience parts to create a sense of connection. Effective body language, such as confident posture and expressive gestures, enhances your presence on stage.

Encouraging Participation and Interaction

Involve your audience through questions, polls, or interactive activities. Encourage them to share their thoughts or experiences related to your topic. This engagement fosters a more dynamic and memorable presentation.

Using Humor and Engaging Stories

Incorporate humor and relatable anecdotes to make your presentation more enjoyable. Well-timed jokes or personal stories can create a rapport with your audience and make your content more memorable.

The design of your conference presentation slides plays a crucial role in capturing and retaining your audience’s attention. Thoughtful design can amplify your message and reinforce key points. Take a look at these suggestions to boost the performance of your conference presentation slides, or create an entire slide deck in minutes by using SlideModel’s AI Presentation Maker from text .

Creating Memorable Opening Slides

Craft an opening slide that piques the audience’s curiosity and sets the tone for your presentation. Use an engaging visual, thought-provoking quote, or intriguing question to grab their attention from the start.

Using Visual Hierarchy for Emphasis

Employ visual hierarchy to guide your audience’s focus. Highlight key points with larger fonts, bold colors, or strategic placement. Organize information logically to enhance comprehension.

Designing a Powerful Closing Slide

End your presentation with a compelling closing slide that reinforces your main message. Summarize your key points, offer a memorable takeaway, or invite the audience to take action. Use visuals that resonate and leave a lasting impression.

Slide transitions and animations can enhance the flow of your presentation and emphasize important content. However, their use requires careful consideration to avoid distractions or confusion.

Enhancing Flow with Transitions

Select slide transitions that smoothly guide the audience from one point to the next. Avoid overly flashy transitions that detract from your content. Choose options that enhance, rather than disrupt, the presentation’s rhythm.

Using Animation to Highlight Points

Animate elements on your slides to draw attention to specific information. Animate text, images, or graphs to appear as you discuss them, helping the audience follow your narrative more effectively.

Avoiding Overuse of Effects

While animation can be engaging, avoid excessive use that might overwhelm or distract the audience. Maintain a balance between animated elements and static content for a polished presentation.

Effective time management is crucial for delivering a concise and impactful conference presentation within the allocated time frame.

Structuring for Short vs. Long Presentations

Adapt your content and pacing based on the duration of your presentation. Clearly outline the main points for shorter talks, and delve into more depth for longer sessions. Ensure your message aligns with the time available.

Prioritizing Key Information

Identify the core information you want your audience to take away. Focus on conveying these essential points, and be prepared to trim or elaborate on supporting details based on the available time.

Practicing Time Management

Rehearse your presentation while timing yourself to ensure you stay within the allocated time. Adjust your delivery speed to match your time limit, allowing for smooth transitions and adequate Q&A time.

Multimedia elements, such as videos, audio clips, and live demonstrations, can enrich your presentation and provide a dynamic experience for your audience.

Integrating Videos and Audio Clips

Use videos and audio clips strategically to reinforce your points or provide real-world examples. Ensure that the multimedia content is of high quality and directly supports your narrative.

Showcasing Live Demonstrations

Live demonstrations can engage the audience by showcasing practical applications of your topic. Practice the demonstration beforehand to ensure it runs smoothly and aligns with your message.

Using Hyperlinks for Additional Resources

Incorporate hyperlinks into your presentation to direct the audience to additional resources, references, or related content. This allows interested attendees to explore the topic further after the presentation.

Engaging with your audience after your presentation can extend the impact of your talk and foster valuable connections.

Leveraging Post-Presentation Materials

Make your presentation slides and related materials available to attendees after the event. Share them through email, a website, or a conference platform, allowing interested individuals to review the content.

Sharing Slides and Handouts

Provide downloadable versions of your slides and any handouts you used during the presentation. This helps attendees revisit key points and share the information with colleagues.

Networking and Following Up

Utilize networking opportunities during and after the conference to connect with attendees who are interested in your topic. Exchange contact information and follow up with personalized messages to continue the conversation.

Preparing for unexpected challenges during your presenting at a conference can help you maintain professionalism and composure, ensuring a seamless delivery.

Dealing with Technical Glitches

Technical issues can occur, from projector malfunctions to software crashes. Stay calm and have a backup plan, such as having your slides available on multiple devices or using printed handouts.

Handling Unexpected Interruptions

Interruptions, such as questions from the audience or unforeseen disruptions, are a normal part of live presentations. Address them politely, stay adaptable, and seamlessly return to your prepared content.

Staying Calm and Professional

Maintain a composed demeanor regardless of unexpected situations. Your ability to handle challenges gracefully reflects your professionalism and dedication to delivering a successful presentation.

Creating environmentally friendly presentations demonstrates your commitment to sustainability and responsible practices.

Designing Eco-Friendly Slides

Minimize the use of resources by designing slides with efficient layouts, avoiding unnecessary graphics or animations, and using eco-friendly color schemes.

Reducing Paper and Material Waste

Promote a paperless approach by encouraging attendees to access digital materials rather than printing handouts. If print materials are necessary, consider using recycled paper.

Promoting Sustainable Practices

Advocate for sustainability during your presentation by discussing relevant initiatives, practices, or innovations that align with environmentally conscious values.

Measuring the success of your conference presentation goes beyond the applause and immediate feedback. It involves assessing the impact of your presentation on your audience, goals, and growth as a presenter.

Collecting Audience Feedback

After presenting at a conference, gather feedback from attendees. Provide feedback forms or online surveys to capture their thoughts on the content, delivery, and visuals. Analyzing their feedback can reveal areas for improvement and give insights into audience preferences.

Evaluating Key Performance Metrics

Consider objective metrics such as audience engagement, participation, and post-presentation interactions. Did attendees ask questions? Did your content spark discussions? Tracking these metrics can help you gauge the effectiveness of your presentation in conveying your message.

Continuous Improvement Strategies

Use the feedback and insights gathered to enhance your future presentations. Identify strengths to build upon and weaknesses to address. Continuously refine your presentation skills , design choices, and content to create even more impactful presentations in the future.

Tip #1 – Exhibit a single idea per slide

Just one slide per concept, avoiding large text blocks. If you can compile the idea with an image, it’s better that way.

Research shows that people’s attention span is limited ; therefore, redirect your efforts in what concerns presentation slides so your ideas become crystal clear for the spectators.

Tip #2 – Avoid jargon whenever possible

Using complex terms does not directly imply you fully understand the concept you are about to discuss. In spite of your work being presented to a knowledgeable audience, avoid jargon as much as possible because you run the risk of people not understanding what you are saying.

Instead, opt to rehearse your presentation in front of a not-knowledgeable audience to measure the jargon volume you are adding to it. Technical terms are obviously expected in a conference situation, but archaic terms or purely jargon can be easily trimmed this way.

Tip #3 – Replace bulleted listings with structured layouts or diagrams

Bullet points are attention grabbers for the audience. People tend to instantly check what’s written in them, in contrast to waiting for you to introduce the point itself. 

Using bullet points as a way to expose elements of your presentation should be restricted. Opt for limiting the bullet points to non-avoidable facts to list or crucial information. 

Tip #4 – Customize presentation templates

Using presentation templates is a great idea to save time in design decisions. These pre-made slide decks are entirely customizable; however, many users fall into using them as they come, exposing themselves to design inconsistencies (especially with images) or that another presenter had the same idea (it is extremely rare, but it can happen).

Learning how to properly change color themes in PowerPoint is an advantageous asset. We also recommend you use your own images or royalty-free images selected by you rather than sticking to the ones included in a template.

Tip #5 – Displaying charts

Graphs and charts comprise around 80% of the information in most business and academic conferences. Since data visualization is important, avoid common pitfalls such as using 3D effects in bar charts. Depending on the audience’s point of view, those 3D effects can make the data hard to read or get an accurate interpretation of what it represents.

Tip #6 – Using images in the background

Use some of the images you were planning to expose as background for the slides – again, not all of them but relevant slides.

Be careful when placing text above the slides if they have a background image, as accessibility problems may arise due to contrast. Instead, apply an extra color layer above the image with reduced opacity – black or white, depending on the image and text requirements. This makes the text more legible for the audience, and you can use your images without any inconvenience.

Tip #7 – Embrace negative space

Negative space is a concept seen in design situations. If we consider positive space as the designed area, meaning the objects, shapes, etc., that are “your design,” negative space can be defined as the surrounding area. If we work on a white canvas, negative space is the remaining white area surrounding your design.

The main advantage of using negative space appropriately is to let your designs breathe. Stuffing charts, images and text makes it hard to get a proper understanding of what’s going on in the slide. Apply the “less is more” motto to your conference presentation slides, and embrace negative space as your new design asset.

Tip #8 – Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

You would be surprised to see how many typos can be seen in slides at professional gatherings. Whereas typos can often pass by as a humor-relief moment, grammatical or awful spelling mistakes make you look unprofessional. 

Take 5 extra minutes before submitting your slide deck to proofread the grammar, spelling, and punctuation. If in doubt, browse dictionaries for complex technical words.

Tip #10 – Use an appropriate presentation style

The format of the conference will undoubtedly require its own presentation style. By this we mean that it is different from delivering a conference presentation in front of a live audience as a webinar conference. The interaction with the audience is different, the demands for the Q&A session will be different, and also during webinars the audience is closely looking at your slides.

Tip #11 – Control your speaking tone

Another huge mistake when delivering a conference presentation is to speak with a monotonous tone. The message you transmit to your attendees is that you simply do not care about your work. If you believe you fall into this category, get feedback from others: try pitching to them, and afterward, consider how you talk. 

Practicing breathing exercises can help to articulate your speech skills, especially if anxiety hinders your presentation performance.

Tip #12 – On eye contact and note reading

In order to connect with your audience, it is imperative to make eye contact. Not stare, but look at your spectators from time to time as the talk is directed at them.

If you struggle on this point, a good tip we can provide is to act like you’re looking at your viewers. Pick a good point a few centimeters above your viewer and direct your speech there. They will believe you are communicating directly with them. Shift your head slightly on the upcoming slide or bullet and choose a new location.

Regarding note reading, while it is an acceptable practice to check your notes, do not make the entire talk a lecture in which you simply read your notes to the audience. This goes hand-by-hand with the speaking tone in terms of demonstrating interest in the work you do. Practice as often as you need before the event to avoid constantly reading your notes. Reading a paragraph or two is okay, but not the entire presentation.

Tip #13 – Be ready for the Q&A session

Despite it being a requirement in most conference events, not all presenters get ready for the Q&A session. It is a part of the conference presentation itself, so you should pace your speech to give enough time for the audience to ask 1-3 questions and get a proper answer.

Don’t be lengthy or overbearing in replying to each question, as you may run out of time. It is preferable to give a general opinion and then reach the interested person with your contact information to discuss the topic in detail.

Observing what others do at conference events is good practice for learning a tip or two for improving your own work. As we have seen throughout this article, conference presentation slides have specific requirements to become a tool in your presentation rather than a mixture of information without order.

Employ these tips and suggestions to craft your upcoming conference presentation without any hurdles. Best of luck!

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Four Easy Ways Of Creating Awesome Flash Presentations

When it comes to producing visually appealing content, not many platforms can match the effect that Flash can have on an audience. Whether you are building a website in Flash or creating a Flash presentation , you can easily make attractive imagery with the help of something as little as properly arranged photos or videos. If you are looking for an easy way to create awesome Flash presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint or wish to create standalone presentations in Flash, then here are four easy methods to help you create visually appealing Flash presentations without the need for elaborate knowledge about using complex Flash animation tools.

Create Flash Presentations Using iPixSoft Flash Gallery Factory

It is quite likely that you will have a few photos or videos for your presentation. If most of the content in your presentation comprises of videos or photos, then you can use the iPixSoft Flash Gallery Factory software to create complete flash presentations by just adding your desired videos and photos in a sequence. This can help you create presentations in Flash, which can be saved as SWF files, in various famous video formats, in HTML 5 format, as well as an executable (EXE) file. This software not only allows easily adding images, menus and videos for making your presentations but also provides readymade Flash templates. For instructions regarding the use of this software, see this link: How To Create Flash Presentations Using iPixSoft Flash Gallery Factory .

Use Readymade Flash Presentation Templates

To get started with your Flash based presentation you can download readymade Flash templates. In previous posts we provided you with a review of A4Flash and Flashmo which offer readymade templates in Flash. While it might be difficult to manipulate the .FLA files given for the Free Flash Templates by Flashmo, you can get easier to use templates (as well as FLA files if you like) from A4Flash. Hence, with the help of such readymade flash templates you can easily create your Flash presentations.

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While you can easily convert your photos and videos into a Flash animation using iPixSoft Flash Gallery software, however you might still be interested in displaying it via PowerPoint. This might be the case as a sequence of Flash animations might not be enough to elaborate a topic and it might be convenient to create a PowerPoint presentation and use the animation in one of the slides. If you would like to display your Flash animation in PowerPoint, then you can do this by using the SlideDynamic add-in . For detailed instructions, see this post: How To Add SWF Files in PowerPoint To Create Flash Presentations .

Convert PowerPoint Presentations To Flash Presentations

Whether you have an elaborate Flash animation embedded in PowerPoint or you wish to export your entire presentation in Flash format, you can easily convert PPT to SWF by using Wondershare PPT2Flash Professional. The tool is quite easy to use and simply requires a few minor configurations to convert PowerPoint to Flash. For more details, see our Review of Wondershare PPT2Flash Professional .

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