Research your audience.
Introduce yourself and your subject at the beginning.
Write notes on sheets of paper, not on cards.
Plan the content and structure, but don't write a full text.
Rehearse your presentation with friends or colleagues.
Prepare visuals to go with your presentation.
Outline what you will talk about.
Make it clear when people should ask questions (during the presentation, at the end, etc.)
Memorize the first five sentences of your talk.
Research the venue and facilities.
It will help you make the language of the presentation appropriate.
It will prevent people from interrupting you during your presentation.
Your presentation will be monotonous and boring if you read from a text.
It will help the audience follow the logic of your presentation.
It will help you feel at ease in the beginning when you might be nervous.
It will help you to feel comfortable in the space and make sure you have what you need.
It will reassure people they are in the right place, and give a focus for your presentation.
Cards are easy to drop or lose.
They make the presentation more interesting and help the audience stay engaged.
They will be able to tell you if anything is unclear.
