Course description

Nr. 205.01	Good scientific presentations at international conferences
Date	09.09.2026, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 10.09.2026, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location	in presence
Target group	Scientists who want to improve their presentations. Ideally, they will be presenting at a conference or similar setting.
Group size	max. 12 participants
Learning goals	Structured presentation preparation: Participants learn how to structure their presentations clearly and convincingly. Competent appearance: Voice training and performance training will promote clear speaking and a confident demeanour. Dealing with difficult questions: The course teaches strategies for responding confidently to challenging questions. Balancing entertainment and knowledge transfer: Participants learn how to make their presentations interesting without compromising scientific integrity. Creating excellent slides: Techniques are taught to create visually appealing and informative presentation slides. Stress management: The course offers methods for dealing with stage fright and improving time management during the presentation.
Content	Participants will learn how to effectively prepare, structure and present their talks in order to communicate their research findings effectively. The course covers important aspects such as voice training, body language, performance training, as well as how to deal with stage fright and stressful situations. Particular attention will be paid to adapting presentations to different formats and taking into account different levels of knowledge in the audience. Participants are given the opportunity to give their own presentations and receive direct feedback. The course also prepares participants to answer questions after the presentation and highlights the differences between face-to-face and virtual presentations. The course "Good Scientific Presentation at International Conferences" is an excellent opportunity for researchers to hone their presentation skills and position themselves confidently and effectively on international stages. Through practical exercises, personalised feedback and the teaching of proven methods, participants will be able to present their research effectively and convincingly.
Methods	Expert input and course lectures Exchange and discussion in small groups and in plenary sessions Feedback and personal application of what has been learnt in exercises Question and answer sessions Expert feedback on your own learning progress
Trainer	Dr. Dimitra Lountzi
Trainer´s background	Dr. Dimitra Lountzi gives Trainings/Seminars with a focus on AI in Academia, Presentation Skills, Scientific Writing and Time Management
Hints	We assume that your registration is binding. Cancellation at short notice is only possible for valid reasons. In this case, please inform the training team immediately.
Registration deadline	2 weeks before the event begins. On the registration deadline, we will decide whether an event can take place or not based on the number of registrations. Therefore, if you are interested, please register as soon as possible! The more registrations we receive, the more certain we can be that the event will take place. Of course, you can still register after the registration deadline if there are still places available.

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