Presentation Resources

Preparing to present at SHARE Orlando? Below are tips and best practices to help you deliver a clear, engaging, and effective session.

Deliver a Successful Presentation

Use the following tips to help ensure a successful presentation at SHARE Orlando:

Practice \| Rehearse your presentation aloud to refine timing and build confidence.	Breathe \| Pause between ideas and enunciate to help your audience follow along.
Introduce Yourself \| Begin with a brief introduction and include your contact information on the final slide.	Move Around \| Step away from the podium when possible to engage different sections of the room.
Make Eye Contact \| Eye contact helps build rapport and maintain audience engagement.	Engage the Audience \| Ask questions and invite interaction every 7–10 minutes.

Prepare Your Session Content

You bring valuable knowledge to SHARE Orlando, and attendees are eager to learn from your experience. Use the resources below to help shape your content.

Additional Tips for Preparing and Delivering Your Session:

Turning Your Proposal into a Presentation

Communicating Technical Concepts

Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

Build Your Presentation Materials

As you prepare your materials for SHARE Orlando, consider the following:

Does the content complement your spoken presentation?
Does the information flow logically?
Are you comfortable presenting without relying heavily on notes?

Presentation Template

While use of the SHARE presentation template is not required, speakers are strongly encouraged to use it. The template is designed in a 16:9 format to align with widescreen projectors used in all session rooms. Using the template may reduce preparation time and ensure a consistent experience for attendees.

Download the SHARE presentation template here.

Trademark and Intellectual Property

SHARE reminds all speakers to properly use trademarks and respect intellectual property. Trademarks should be presented in capital letters and used as adjectives rather than nouns or verbs.

When applicable, include appropriate registered or unregistered trademark symbols and acknowledge ownership. Any use of third-party intellectual property must comply with applicable laws.

Partner Sponsored Presentation Guidelines

To provide attendees with information on non-IBM products and services, SHARE allows partner-sponsored presentations under the following guidelines:

All PSP and LNL speakers must follow SHARE’s Canons of Conduct and Policies
The required disclosure statement must be read at the beginning of each session
Technical content should remain the primary focus, with limited marketing information permitted

Please note: SHARE technical sessions are designed to encourage the exchange of technical knowledge and best practices. Incidental discussion of pricing or industry comparisons does not violate SHARE policy.

Canons of Conduct

All SHARE Orlando speakers are expected to adhere to SHARE’s Canons of Conduct. For full details, review the SHARE Bylaws and Policies document here.

Practice \| Rehearse your presentation aloud to refine timing and build confidence.	Breathe \| Pause between ideas and enunciate to help your audience follow along.
Introduce Yourself \| Begin with a brief introduction and include your contact information on the final slide.	Move Around \| Step away from the podium when possible to engage different sections of the room.
Make Eye Contact \| Eye contact helps build rapport and maintain audience engagement.	Engage the Audience \| Ask questions and invite interaction every 7–10 minutes.