presenting-conference-talks

Generate Beamer LaTeX and editable PPTX conference slides with speaker notes from a compiled research paper.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/box755/simlens-research --skill presenting-conference-talks-box755
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Skill: presenting-conference-talks
Source: https://github.com/box755/simlens-research/tree/main/skill-packs/AI-Research-SKILLs/20-ml-paper-writing/presenting-conference-talks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/box755/simlens-research --skill presenting-conference-talks-box755

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-pptx>=0.6.21, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Presenting research often requires translating a compiled paper into venue-ready slides, complete with a narrative flow, speaker notes, and editable artifacts for last-minute changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Beamer + PPTX dual output: Generate both a polished Beamer LaTeX PDF and an editable PPTX for the same talk content.
  • Talk-structure templates by format: Build poster-talk, spotlight, oral, and invited-talk slide progressions with appropriate slide counts.
  • Speaker notes and optional talk script guidance: Attach per-slide notes focused on timing, transitions, and “takeaway before evidence”.
  • Figure and workflow alignment: Reuse compiled-paper figures and follow a review checklist to ensure readability and pacing.

Use this when you are preparing oral/spotlight/invited talks for ML and systems conferences (e.g., OSDI, SOSP, ASPLOS, NeurIPS, ICML) and need slide decks that match your paper’s story.

Quick Start

Run the slide generation workflow for your compiled paper, selecting the intended talk type (poster-talk, spotlight, oral, or invited) to produce both Beamer PDF and editable PPTX with speaker notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about presenting-conference-talks

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a research paper into conference slides with speaker notes?

To convert a research paper into conference slides, this tool generates Beamer LaTeX and editable PPTX decks with per-slide speaker notes. It embeds your paper content into a coherent narrative tailored to your chosen talk type.

Can I generate both Beamer LaTeX and PPTX slides from the same paper?

Yes, you can generate both Beamer LaTeX and editable PPTX slides from the same paper. The dual output provides a polished PDF for presentation and an editable PPTX file for last-minute changes.

How many slides should a spotlight or oral talk have for ML conferences?

Spotlight or oral talks for ML conferences should follow slide-count ranges specific to each talk type. The tool applies appropriate slide progressions for poster-talk, spotlight, oral, and invited talk formats.

Does python-pptx support adding speaker notes to generated presentation slides?

Yes, python-pptx supports adding speaker notes to generated presentation slides. The tool uses the python-pptx library to produce PPTX output and attaches per-slide notes focused on timing and transitions.

What is the best way to structure a research talk narrative from a compiled paper?

The best way to structure a research talk narrative is by applying a review checklist for pacing and figure reuse. The tool aligns compiled-paper figures into a coherent slide narrative using takeaway-before-evidence guidance.

Can I reuse figures from my compiled paper when generating conference slides?

Yes, you can reuse figures from your compiled paper when generating conference slides. The tool follows a review checklist to ensure figure and workflow alignment while maintaining readability and pacing.