Demo Day Checklist

This quick-reference checklist outlines how to structure your presentation slides, manage timing, and deliver with confidence on demo day.

Slide Structure

• Title slide – Team name, project title, and logo.
• Problem statement – Briefly describe the user pain point.
• Solution overview – Summarize how your product addresses the problem.
• Architecture or workflow – Use a simple diagram to show key components.
• Demo or screenshots – Highlight the most compelling features.
• Market impact – Who benefits and why it matters.
• Call to action – Next steps or what you need from stakeholders.
• Thank you – End with team credits and contact info.

Timing Guidance

• Keep the entire presentation to 10 minutes or less.
• Allocate about 1 minute for the title and introduction.
• Spend 2 minutes on the problem and solution slides.
• Limit architecture and demo content to 4 minutes combined.
• Reserve 2 minutes for market impact and call to action.
• Leave 1 minute for closing and quick Q&A.
• Practice with a timer to ensure you stay within the limit.

Delivery Tips

• Rehearse out loud multiple times before the event.
• Speak slowly and clearly; pause after key points.
• Keep slides uncluttered—use large text and visuals.
• Make eye contact with the audience, not just the screen.
• If a live demo fails, have screenshots ready as backup.
• Thank the audience and organizers at the end.

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This checklist will be converted to PDF (demo_day_checklist.md) after content is finalized.