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Presentation format

All presentations of Triple E Awards finalists have to be given in PechaKucha format. PechaKucha is a presentation format in which a topic in presented in 20 slides that are automatically advanced, with 20 seconds time allocated for each slide. PachaKucha presentations are usually visual, concise and effective.

The PechaKucha format has been chosen so that attendees can listen to a lot of finalists in a short time. The format is also very effective in conveying messages in a concise way, similar to a start-up pitch. As a presenter, it this is your opportunity to catch the attention of the audience and to make them curious so that further discussions can be held after the session.

Logistical details

Length of your presentation:
400 seconds / 6 minutes and 40 seconds (20 slides that are automatically moving the next slide after 20 seconds).

Delivery method
Slide-supported presentation (please deliver your presentation in MS PowerPoint format or a format that can be presented on a computer without the need of additional software).

Presentation room
The room in which your presentation will be held, will be communicated soon in the conference programme and app.

Available technology

• Computer

• High resolution TV screen

• Clicker (but generally not needed as slides advance automatically)

Please note that you will NOT be able to connect your computer to give the presentation.

Session procedure

Each session will be 60 minutes long and will consist of 6 to 8 short presentations. The session will be moderated by the track chair. The session procedure will be as follows:

• Opening
  The session will be opened by the track chair. The track chair will introduce all the presenters and the topics and will invite Presenter 1 to the stage/front.

• Presentations
  Each presenter start the presentation. See below tips on how to prepare a PechaKucha presentation.

• Discussion
  All presenters of the session will come to the front and the moderator will open the floor for questions from the audience. The questions can be directed to a particular presenter of the session or more broadly to all presenters.

• Closure
  The track chair will thank all the presenters and audience and will close the session.

How to set up the timer for your slides

It is crucial for you to set up the time in PowerPoint slides so that they automatically change every 20 seconds. To set the timing please follow these steps (for PowerPoint only; please check the instructions for other presentation software):

• Select the slide that you want to set the timing for (you can mark all slides by pressing and holding the SHIFT button)

• On the Transitions tab, in the Timing group, under "Advance Slide" select the "After" check box, and then enter the number of seconds that you want.

• Repeat the operation per each slide (if you did not select all slides)

• Test in presentation mode if the slides advance automatically

Important: The timer only starts when the final animation or other effect on the slide finishes. So, make sure that no animations/effect impact the 20 seconds.

To have a visual support to learn how to set the time for each slide and to practice your Pacha Kucha presentations, we recommend you take a look at the following video:

Edit Slide Time in Microsoft:
Click here

Tips and Tricks

Good timing is key!
We invite you to make the most out of the 20 seconds you have available per each slide. 20 seconds can pass really “fast”, so make sure not to dwell too much on one of the slides as you may lag behind the graphics. We recommend you to be concise, direct and clear.

Visual, visual, visual
Considering the short time allocated for each slide, please keep in mind that the audience will not have too much time to read long texts and/or several sentences. The best Pecha Kucha presentations are mostly visual and direct, yet creative and engaging. One or few keywords, one or a few meaningful sentences or event just one significant image will make your presentation stand-out!

Language
You will present in front of an international audience; hence English is not the first language of many of us. Please make sure to speak clearly, loudly, precisely and to have a good command of English. You might be nervous, but no worries! This highly valuable experience will be a moment for sharing and learning about the work of universities involved worldwide in reaching excellence in entrepreneurship, community engagement and innovation. So have fun and enjoy the event!

Additional resources

For additional tips, please take a look at a few videos that we have selected for you on:


Public Speaking and Communication Videos

10 tips on how to make slides that communicate your idea, from TED’s in-house expert
Ted Staff
Read article/

The secret structure of great talks
Nancy Duarte
Watch video

The science of stage freight and how to overcome it
Mikael Cho
Watch video

How to start a pitch or presentation
Dominic Colenso
Watch video


Pecha Kucha presentation videos:

Top tips for Pecha Kucha Presenters
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How to prepare a Pecha Kucha
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