Projects Day Presentation Tips

You will be presenting your final project results to your sponsor and to the general public on Projects Day. Below are several tips to help you.

General Tips for Creating a Captivating Presentation

Design Visuals to Draw Them In:

• Practice your presentation multiple times for smooth delivery
• Incorporate sponsor branding elements (logo and approved color palette)
• Show information with impactful visuals, avoid text overload
• Enlarge fonts for visibility and accessibility
• Number slides for seamless Q&A navigation
• Choose high contrast colors and a clean aesthetic

Deliver an Experience They Won't Forget:

• Exude passion and enthusiasm
• Tailor your storytelling for diverse audiences
• Hook your audience with a gripping opening
• Simplify complexity, avoid confusing jargon
• Rehearse delivery, minimize filler words (ums and uhs)
• Command the room with confident body language
• Prepare a backup for any technical issues, especially with live demos
• Highlight all team members during Q&A

Tips for Your Sponsor Final Presentation

• Prepare clear visuals and product demos
• Highlight quantified key results and achievements
• Anticipate and prepare for sponsor questions
• Thank sponsor and follow up afterward

Tips for Your Projects Day Presentation

• Get sponsor approval of all slides and talking points
• Sign up for practice session the week prior to Projects Day
• Practice presentation with team repeatedly for smooth delivery
• Highlight key results simply for non-technical audience members
• Celebrate your achievements and reflect on lessons learned