Agenda

Speaker: Marcello Pelillo, Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Abstract​
Scientific research is not complete until its results have been made known, usually in the form of a public lecture or talk. Giving oral presentations to audiences, large or small, is therefore an essential part of scientific life, and the ability to do so effectively can markedly contribute to career success. Although confident public speaking relies to some extent on innate abilities, it is a skill that can be learned and mastered by anyone. It is the aim of this lecture to provide some guidelines and tips for making one’s presentations as effective as possible so as to engage the audience and maximize impact.

[​Based on a lecture given at the IEEE SMC Celebration Lecture Series, ​Chengdu, China, July 2016]

Bio sketch
Marcello Pelillo ​is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy, where he directs the European Center for Living Technology (ECLT). He is Fellow of the IEEE and of the IAPR, and has recently been appointed IEEE Distinguished Lecturer. ​