IAF Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Lab (IAF PS Lab)
Day: Sunday 28 September
Time:16:00 to 18:00 AEST
Location: Room C4.8, Level 4, International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney
Moderator
Co-Moderators
Alina VIZIREANU
GIS Manager, Milton Keynes City Council, UK Local Government
United Kingdom
Ioana Roxana PERRIER
Professor Space Science and Physics, IPSA (Institut polytechnique des sciences avancées ) Air and Space Engineering School
France
Introduction:
The International Astronautical Congress gathers people from all over the world to advance the space industry, academia, society, and government initiatives. Even if we do not like sales, the reality is that we are constantly selling and representing our personal, country, and organization’s image. That is why harnessing the ability to speak in public is a fundamental tool for promoting ourselves, and our work.
Objective:
Whether you are pitching a space startup, presenting research for the first time, or making new connections - your voice matters. Let’s make sure it lands with impact.
Why attend the IAF PS Lab?
This hands-on workshop is designed to help you:
- Speak with confidence and clarity
- Overcome stage fright and nervousness
- Communicate across cultures and audiences
- Use body language to boost your message
- Leave lasting impressions that spark future collaborations
Who is IAF PS Lab for:
IAC participants, students, scholarship awardees, and anyone ready to level up their communication game - in public or private settings.
What to expect:
- 2 hours of dynamic, practical, real-stage experience
- Live feedback on elevator pitches and lightning talks
- Networking practice with peers in smaller groups
- Actionable tools you can use immediately at IAC and beyond
Agenda:
- 30 min: Communication Best Practices & Lessons Learned
- 30 min: Elevator Pitch Practice
- 50 min: Lightning Presentations with Live Feedback
- 10 min: Wrap-Up & Takeaways