Giving presentations is an essential part of a scientist's work. Often, exciting and relevant research topics are presented at conferences in a way that fails to reach the right audience or initiate meaningful discussions. In contrast, a well-crafted presentation can open the door to fruitful collaborations and long-term scientific exchange. Presentation skills are well covered in the existing literature, including guidance on structure, slide design, and clear speaking. However, beyond these technical aspects, what matters most is the presenter's mindset: an authentic aim to involve the audience and highlight the relevance of the work. The talk highlights efective approaches and attitudes for presenting scientific 36th GI-Workshop on Foundations of Databases (Grundlagen von Datenbanken), September 29 - October 01, 2025, Regensburg, Workshop Proceedings ceur-ws.org ISSN1613-0073
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