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Poster Presentations: Presenting

Presentation Day

                          Presentation Day 

Ask Questions

When can you set up?

When will you present?

What will they provide--

pushpins, thumb tacks, binder clips?

Preparations

      Facilitate the follow-up with:

  • Business cards
  • Handouts, supplemental information
  • Online content (i.e. Flickr, Tumblr, LinkedIn)
  • Copies of your poster
  • Go green: online handout, QR Code

          Practice, practice, practice!

The Exhibit Floor

         


        

Etiquette

Consider your audience
Dress appropriately
Consider personal grooming
Prepare for close proximity
Speak up
Use eye contact
Have good body language
Use your hands

Quick Tips

  • Smile as you greet visitors
  • Introduce yourself
  • Give highlights; keep it brief
  • Focus on the message
  • Use the poster
  • Don't rush
  • Expect interruption; it should be a dialogue
  • Have fun!