In addition to skills in writing and publishing, academic and scientific careers—including yours—are bolstered by agile and confident public speaking. Often, the first time the public learns about a scientific work is when the author presents at a conference or for broadcast media, and speakers who can use such a platform to clarify their contributions and provide broader context for their work are rewarded with stronger attention, possibilities for increased funding, and opportunities for collaboration. It is the ultimate compliment to your speaking skills when a previous audience member hears of a development in your field, and immediately connects it to you and your work. Memorable public speakers make this happen through extensive practice and preparation and, sometimes, by noticing the subtle clues that suggest their audience understands them (or that suggest otherwise) and responding appropriately to those cues. Far from an innate ability, the skills and rhetorical techniques used by good public speakers can be taught and learned. This presentation’s scope is not limited to Three-Minute Thesis talks, but rather, will suggest tools and strategies you can use to deliver clear, engaging talks on any subject, to any audience, and of any length. Drawing on the training program that competitors in the International Microwave Symposium’s 3MT Competition use to polish their own talks, this session touches upon story, persuasion, bias, trust, metaphor, ethics, composition, and other considerations necessary for connecting with any audience and making them want to hear more (not less!). Two talks and one open discussion followed by a networking event are scheduled : – 16H30 : “Pushing the Boundaries of Computational Electromagnetics: Application to Antenna Designs, Placement, Co-site Interference Simulations and Digital Twins” Presented by Dr. C. J. Reddy (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430121) – 17H30: “Talking about Talking: Making Your Verbal Presentation Memorable and Compelling” Presented by Dr. Erin M. Kiley (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430123) – 18H30: Open discussion – 19H00: Wine and Cheese event Co-sponsored by: INRS, Staracom Speaker(s): Dr. Erin M. Kiley , Room: 6th Floor, 800, De La Gauchetière Ouest Bureau 6900, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H5A 1K6