brycewang-stanford/post-acceptance

Post-Acceptance Conference Preparation

A post-acceptance conference preparation workflow that helps researchers efficiently complete presentations, posters, and promotional content.

Core Features

1. Presentation Slide Creation

Guidance for creating conference presentation slides:

Time Control

• 15-minute talk: 10-15 slides
• 20-minute talk: 15-20 slides
• 30-minute talk: 20-30 slides
• Average 1-1.5 minutes per slide

Content Structure

• Title slide (1)
• Motivation/Problem (2-3)
• Method overview (3-5)
• Key results (3-5)
• Conclusion (1-2)
• Q&A/Thank you (1)

Visual Design Principles

• One key message per slide
• Use figures and diagrams over text
• Consistent color scheme and fonts
• Minimum font size: 24pt for body, 32pt for titles
• High-contrast colors for readability

Presentation Tips

• Practice timing with a stopwatch
• Prepare backup slides for anticipated questions
• Use animations sparingly and purposefully
• Include slide numbers for Q&A reference

2. Academic Poster Design

Guidance for creating conference posters:

Standard Sizes

• Portrait: 24x36 inches or A0 (841x1189mm)
• Landscape: 36x24 inches or A0 landscape
• Check conference requirements for specific size

Layout Structure

• Title bar (top): Title, authors, affiliations, logos
• Introduction (left): Problem statement, motivation
• Method (center): Key approach, architecture diagram
• Results (right): Main findings, tables, figures
• Conclusion (bottom): Summary, future work, QR code

Design Guidelines

• Readable from 4-6 feet distance
• Title font: 72-96pt
• Section headers: 36-48pt
• Body text: 24-32pt
• Use bullet points, not paragraphs
• Include QR code linking to paper/code

3. Promotion Content Creation

Guidance for creating promotional content after paper acceptance:

Twitter/X Thread

• Thread structure: Hook -> Problem -> Method -> Key Result -> Link
• First tweet: Attention-grabbing summary with emoji
• Include 1-2 key figures
• End with paper link and relevant hashtags
• Tag co-authors and relevant accounts

LinkedIn Post

• Professional tone, 3-5 paragraphs
• Highlight practical implications
• Include key figure or diagram
• Add relevant hashtags

Blog Post

• 800-1500 words
• Non-technical summary for broader audience
• Include figures with explanations
• Link to paper, code, and demo

When to Use

Use this skill in the following scenarios:

• After paper acceptance - Prepare presentation materials for the conference
• Poster session preparation - Design and create academic poster
• Research promotion - Create social media and blog content
• Conference talk preparation - Structure and practice presentation

Workflow

Presentation Workflow

Paper accepted -> Identify key messages -> Create slide outline -> Design slides -> Practice timing -> Prepare Q&A backup slides

Poster Workflow

Paper accepted -> Choose layout template -> Extract key content -> Design poster -> Print test at reduced size -> Final print

Promotion Workflow

Paper accepted -> Write Twitter thread -> Create LinkedIn post -> Draft blog post -> Schedule posts around conference dates

Best Practices

Presentation

• Start with the "so what" - why should the audience care
• Tell a story: problem -> insight -> solution -> impact
• Use concrete examples and demos when possible
• Anticipate questions and prepare answers
• Arrive early to test equipment

Poster

• Design for scanning, not reading
• Use visual hierarchy to guide the eye
• Include a "elevator pitch" summary
• Bring business cards or QR codes
• Practice a 2-minute and 5-minute explanation

Promotion

• Post within 1-2 weeks of acceptance notification
• Coordinate timing with co-authors
• Engage with comments and questions
• Share across multiple platforms
• Include accessible descriptions for figures

Summary

This skill provides a comprehensive post-acceptance workflow covering three key areas: presentation slides, academic posters, and promotional content. Following these guidelines helps researchers effectively communicate their work at conferences and to the broader community.

Reference Files

Load only what is needed:

• references/design-guidelines.md - visual design guidance
• references/deliverable-checklists.md - slide/poster/promo-specific checklists
• examples/post-acceptance-plan.md - compact delivery plan example