Presenting your Abstract and Clinical Case

ESOT Congress 2021 was held as hybrid event, which allowed presenters to showcase their work both in-person and remotely. For the convenience of the abstract presenters, ESOT developed a flowchart and listed the key dates to guide them through the presentation process.

Abstract presenter advice guide

Presentations require much thought, planning and research; and for many, delivering a presentation can be a challenging experience.

To support you along this process, ESOT devised this advice guide to help you get the most out of your presentation.

Guidelines for Chairs

As a Chair, your role was to bring out the best from the speakers, facilitate and engage in exciting discussions and elevate the overall experience for all attendees.

These guidelines provided advice, tips and a set of comprehensive instructions which helped support prospective Chairs get the most out of their sessions and to optimise the Congress experience for speakers and attendees alike. 

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
Practicing your presentation will not only help build confidence but allow you to familiarise yourself with how to best approach the situation on the day. It is advised that you seek out the support of a fellow colleague/peer to assist you and provide feedback.

PRE-PRESENTATION PREPARATION
Preparation is key. Ensure you familiarise yourself with the technology you will be using on the day. We advise you bring a back-up copy of your presentation on a portable device (i.e., USB). For most sessions, you will be required to engage in a questions and discussion session. To ensure you are not caught ‘off-guard’, we advise you to prepare answers to several questions you anticipate the audience will ask. This will allow you to feel more comfortable in your presentation and may help mitigate the impact of nerves.

ENTHUSIASM
Presenting your abstract at ESOT Congress 2021 offered the perfect platform to showcase your passion and enthusiasm for the research you have been conducting. If you appear passionate and excited about the topic, so will the audience.

BODY LANGUAGE
Presenting can often seem daunting and it can show physically. Ensure you stand with a relaxed but confident posture when delivering your presentation, making eye contact with the audience – try to keep pacing movements and fidgeting to an absolute minimum. If you struggle to overcome nerves, we advise you practice relaxation techniques. Everybody has their own way of dealing with nerves – so try and find personal methods of relaxation to help get your nerves under control.

VOCALS
The tone, volume and pronunciation of your voice can dictate the effectiveness of getting your message across. Ensure you pace yourself when presenting and provide ample time for the audience to digest the information.