Lightning talk presentations will last no longer than five minutes (Q&A will be separate).
Please don’t include videos in your presentation.
Do not use more than 10 slides, ideally aim for 6.
Each lightning talk will be assigned to a specific session/slot, with an allocated chair. This information will be sent to presenters after registration closes.
Lightning talks should be sent to [email protected] by 1st July latest to allow us to stitch them together. This will ensure smooth running on the day.
Helpful tips
For slides
Outline your presentation before designing your slide deck, then create slides to communicate the main points in your outline.
Make only one point per slide.
Don’t use too many words on each slide.
Choose large, bold, and clearly legible fonts.
Write a loose script with the information you want to include with each slide.
For delivery
Don’t rush. Don’t speak faster, instead say less.
As with any presentation, customise it for your audience. Think carefully about use of specialist language and long side-explanations.
Keep it simple. Avoid extra detail and never go off on a tangent.
Practice frequently not only to improve your delivery but also to ensure you cover each slide in the given time period.
Practice in front of others and request feedback, but also try recording yourself and watching it back to conduct your own critique.
