Helpful Hints for a Successful Presentation
Download the PSX 2025 PowerPoint TemplateHelpful Hints for a Successful Presentation
These guidelines provide you with useful directions – from crafting to delivering your talk – and include tips and tricks to help you create meaningful audience engagement.
Speaker Education Web Series
PSS will host a series of webinars (live and recorded) available to all PSX presenters. The various webcasts will walk you through the presentation process from start to finish, educate you on how to navigate the resources available to you, improve your presentation skills, and assist you in meeting all necessary deadlines.
NOTE: dates are tentative and subject to change.
| Date | Subjects Covered |
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. ET | Navigating the Speaker Portal, Speaker Agreement, and Session Delivery Form Access the live webinar here. |
Thursday, July 10, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. ET | Promoting Your Session Using Social Media Access the live webinar here. |
Thursday, July 31, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. ET | On-Site Logistics: Room Sets & Equipment and Best Practices for Your Presentation Access the live webinar here. |
September 4, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. ET | Moderators’ Roles & Responsibilities Access the live webinar here. |
Presentation Tips
10 Tips for Better Slide Decks
20 Tips for Engaging Your Audience (PDF)
How to Lead a Facilitated Discussion Session (PDF)
6 Ways to Look More Confident During Your Presentation
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your speaker responsibilities, please contact Erin Breece, Program Director, Education, at 703-846-0749.
