CERF 2021 Conference Presenter Resources

Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge at our first-ever virtual conference!

We are excited for you to present at CERF 2021! Below, you can find resources to assist you in preparing your presentation. If you have not attended a live presenter training, please register for an upcoming training session. 

Steps for Presenting at CERF 2021

Presentation Preparation

Your Presenter Kit

Take a moment to download and review your presenter kit. 

Oral Presenter Guidelines Kit	Poster Presenter Guidelines Kit
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Mandatory Oral Presenter Training Sessions (Oral Presenters Only)

Download the CERF 2021 Presentation Template

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Download Your CERF 2021 Background

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Other Presenter Resources

Creating Inclusive, Accessible, and Engaging Presentations 

• NSF INCLUDES National Network - Creating Accessible, Inclusive, and Engaging Presentations

Inspiration and wisdom:

• 9 Design Trends for Summer 2020 to Update Your Next Presentation
  
• 10 Tips for Improving Your Presentations Today
  
• 20 Ways to Deliver Content That Engages at Face-to-Face Meetings
  
• The Art of Storytelling
  
• Download a free copy of “Why Bad Presentations Happen to Good Causes” by Andy Goodman
  

Not every presentation aligns with an unconventional format, but all presenters can learn from the success of the wildly-popular TED.com presentation format. Here is an interesting link to help you learn from the principles behind this model.

What is a TEDx Talk?

Video Editing

• Free Video Editing Software tips

Presentation formats and content:

• Creating and Giving Business Presentations
• 6 Secrets of Bad Presentations (and How to Avoid Them)

Slide Decks:

• 10 Tips on How to Make Slides That Communicate Your Idea, From TED’s in-House Expert
  
• Slides That Rock
  
• The Ten Rules of Good Slide Deck Design
  

Being in front of an audience:

• So, UM, How Do You, Like, Stop Using Filler Words?
• 5 Secrets to Looking Confident While Speaking in Public

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