Speaker Presentation Guidelines
Please limit your personal or organizational introductions to a maximum of five minutes. You may include one slide about yourself and one slide about your company, focusing on relevant information that provides context for the rest of your talk.
We strictly prohibit any form of sexist, racist, ageist, or discriminatory jokes or comments. Any speaker making such remarks may be excluded from future speaking invitations.
Please refrain from using profanity, making sexual remarks, or employing potentially offensive language or visuals. This is a professional event attended by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and what may not be offensive to you could be so to others.
Please refrain from sharing personal religious and/or political views during your presentation. The event aims to maintain a neutral and inclusive environment, respecting the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the attendees. Focus on the subject matter at hand and provide valuable insights that are relevant to the topic of your talk.
Including your contact information on the first and/or last slide is encouraged.
Conclude your talk within the allotted time and vacate the podium promptly. The next speaker requires time to set up, and attendees have commitments after your session. You can make yourself available outside the room for further discussions, but please maintain an appropriate noise level near session doors.
Ensure that you arrive at least 10-15 minutes before your scheduled presentation time. It is important to be in your meeting room five minutes before your presentation begins.
Be mindful of the dynamics among multiple speakers to ensure equal time and avoid speaking over each other. Rehearsing and planning together can facilitate seamless transitions between speakers.
Begin with a strong greeting that establishes your presence as the speaker. Be authentic while making eye contact with the audience (or their foreheads if you prefer).
Engage the audience from the start, emphasizing their participation for enhanced learning. Encourage quick responses to promote engagement; deferring answers to later may cause the audience to lose interest.
If you're uncertain about an answer to a question, don't hesitate to involve the audience. Networking and learning from one another are valuable aspects of the event, and this interaction can foster engagement.
When in a large room, repeat audience questions before answering, ensuring everyone can hear, unless the questioner is using a microphone.
Step out from behind the lectern to maintain audience attention and alleviate stress. Move your gaze to all four corners of the room, making everyone feel personally addressed.
Stand beside the screen, facing the audience, and use an outstretched arm to point. Allow them to read the slide while providing additional commentary.
Pre-plan your presentation to accommodate any need for expansion or compression of material, in case you find yourself ahead or behind your scheduled timing.