Surviving your first conference presentation

Keep slides sparse — a good rule is one core idea per slide, with data visualisations that can be read from the back of the room. Rehearse the talk out loud at least three times, not just in your head.\n\nFor the Q&A, it's fine to say 'that's outside what I looked at, but here's a related finding' rather than guessing. Reviewers respect a precise answer over an overreaching one.