Guidance for ASV Flash Talks
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Flash Talk Oral Presentation details
- 1–2 PowerPoint slides (maximum of 2 slides)
- 3-minute time limit (no questions)
- Include your poster # and session (Tues/Wed/Thur) in your flash talk
- Slide format: Widescreen 16:9 (width:height)
- No animations, movies, or overlapping images; keep slides streamlined
- Convention Center computers have Microsoft PowerPoint for PC; slides must be uploaded in advance. All presentations will have live closed-captioning.
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What is a flash talk for?
The purpose of the flash talk is to advertise your poster presentation and draw the audience to your poster for further discussion. A good flash talk should convey the purpose of your science, your approach, and why it is interesting. Do NOT present detailed data—direct people to your poster for that. Think of it as an “elevator pitch” about your hypothesis and why your findings are cool!
Prepare well: condense your science down to a clear “take home message.” This is a great opportunity to practice!
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How to give a Flash talk:
- Be clear about your science – state the goals, basic approach, and main conclusion.
- Convey your excitement about the science.
- Stick to the time limit to avoid being cut off.
- Practice in advance to deliver smoothly.
- Keep slides simple and readable (font ≥18pt, ideally 24–28pt).
- Include your poster # and session so the audience can find you for more discussion.
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There are great recommendations online about giving effective flash talks. Here are a few:
Dr. Jean-luc Dumont lecture on “Creating effective slides”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meBXuTIPJQk
EMBL blog on 12 easy steps for flash talks: https://www.embl.org/.../how-to-present-a-memorable-flash-talk-in-12-easy-steps/
3-min video with tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBhUaghf2Ek
ASBMB “Science in a Flash” examples: https://www.asbmb.org/education/science-outreach/science-in-a-flash
Blog on giving ultra-short talks: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gone-flash-how-give-effective-ultra-short-talk...
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