Presenter logistics

Get Ready to Present

Locating Your Room 

Your session will be assigned a time, date, and location in early April. You'll be notified via email when your session is assigned, but you can always check by searching for your name or presentation title in the searchable program. 

On the day of your presentation, we recommend arriving at your assigned room 10 minutes early. 

Technology

Each session room will be equipped with an LCD projector and screen, but there will not be a laptop in the room for you to use — you must bring your own.

Before your session, make sure your presentation is saved directly to your laptop (not just in the cloud). If you're presenting with co-presenters, designate one shared laptop ahead of time and confirm the presentation is downloaded and ready to go. 

To connect your laptop to the projector, cables and adapters will be available in the room, including converters for Mac computers. 

If you have trouble with the in-room technology, locate a member of the tech support team in the hall outside your session room. 

Tips for a Successful Session 

Tip #1: Practice. 60 minutes goes by fast. Make sure your audience gets the full impact of your presentation by staying within your allotted time. Take some time to practice beforehand to make sure you get your timing right. 

Tip #2: Roll with it. No matter how prepared you are, you can still come across a situation you weren’t expecting while presenting to a live audience. Do your best to stay calm. Your audience will be made up of fellow psychologists and presenters—they'll understand. 

Tip #3: Use your mic. Even if you feel like you don’t need it, use the microphone provided in your session room. It will make your session more accessible for your audience. Learn more about making your presentation accessible.   

Tip #4: Make a lasting impression.  Make an impact that lasts beyond the session room. Share materials from your presentation — whether it's a copy of your slides, a one-page summary of your key points, or your business card — and make sure your contact information is included. Your audience will leave with a tangible reminder of your work, and a way to follow up if they want to learn more.