Poster Presentations: Presenting

• Know where to go
• Know what time to be there
• Create backups of your presentation
  • Email
  • Flash Drives
• Prepare handouts if distributing
• Prepare business cards to handout
• Have an envelope to collect business cards
• Rehearse your presentation

• Dress appropriately
• Introduce yourself and smile
• Focus on the message
• Do not rush

Preparing for the poster presentation:

• What do you want your viewers to take away
• Be prepared to explain what you want viewers to take-away in 1-2 minutes
• Anticipate questions and prepare answers
• Be prepared to explain your methodology
• rehearse

During the poster session:

• Stay by your poster, but do not block it
• Engage with viewers rather than wait for questions
• Ask questions to viewers to gauge their knowledge or interest
• Do not go into minute details
• Do not allow a viewer to take all your time, have contact info ready for additional questions