speaker guidelines




Important Dates

Speaker Headshot Image Due: Friday 26 April 2024
PPT Presentation for Presentations Due: Wednesday 1 May 2024


Venue

Sugar Cubed will be held in the Pioneer Ballroom on Level 2 at the Rydges Mackay Suites. 


Room Layout

The Pioneer Ballroom will be seated with cabaret style seating. 

There will be three screens in the Pioneer Ballroom displaying your PowerPoint Presentation.


Headshot and Biography

Please send your headshot and biography to Cristina to be uploaded on the conference website. Your biography will also be used for your introduction at the conference. 


Audio Technician 

An audio technician, Peter Lale, will be present in the Pioneer Ballroom to assist with your presentation, please check in with Peter during the meal break prior to your presentation time. If you are speaking in session one please check in with Peter from 7.30am. 



Count Down Cards

Cards indicating how much time is left for your presentation will be shown from the audience. Please keep a look out for these cards during your presentation. 


Audio Visual - KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Basic audio visual will be provided as follows:

  • Stage with steps
  • Data projector and screen (16:9 ratio)
  • Lectern and microphone
  • Wireless clicker for advancing PowerPoint slides

There will be an audio-visual technician in the room to assist with loading your presentation and any last-minute technical checks.


Audio Visual - PANEL PRESENTATIONS

Basic audio visual will be provided as follows:

  • Small stage with steps
  • Chairs on the stage - please be mindful that you will be sitting on a stage, please refrain from wearing short skirts or dresses
  • Shared handheld microphones

PowerPoint Presentation Requirements 

Please use the below information as guidance on if a PowerPoint presentation is required during your presentation. 

8.45am - 9.00am - Conference open - PowerPoint presentation preferred 

9.00am - 9.15am - Overview of our Potential in the Bioeconomy - PowerPoint presentation preferred

9.15am - 10.00am - Sugar Plus - A diversified future - Qantas & JetZero - PowerPoint presentation preferred

10.30am - 11.30am - Sugar Plus - Delivering Certified Sustainable Sugar - PowerPoint presentation optional

11.30am - 12.30pm - The Journey to a More Profitable Future - PowerPoint presentations not required

1.30pm - 2.30pm - Sugar Plus - Better Business as Usual - 10 minute presentation - PowerPoint presentation optional
                                                                                                          panel - PowerPoint presentation not required

2.30pm - 3.15pm - Sugar plus - Putting Plans into Action - PowerPoint presentation preferred

3.45pm - 5.00pm - People in a Changing Community -  keynote presentation - PowerPoint presentation preferred
                                                                                                   5 minute presentations - PowerPoint optional
                                                                                                   panel - PowerPoint presentation not required


PowerPoint Presentation Tips

Videos are to be embedded in your slide rather than inputted as external links.

Note: PowerPoint presentations are required in 16:9 (widescreen) format. Please feel free to contact Cristina should you require assistance with ensuring your presentation is in this format. 

Tips for Creating your PowerPoint Presentation

Body Text:

  • Use a font that is easy to read. Arial, Verdana or Calibri tend to be the easiest to read on screens
  • Font should be no smaller than 18pt
  • Align text left. Centered text is harder to read
  • Write in point form, not complete sentences
  • Include 4-5 bullet points per slide
  • Avoid wordiness and clutter: A headline, a few bullet points, maybe an image – anything more than that and you risk losing your audience

Headings:

  • Heading font should be bigger than your body text

Colour:

  • Put dark text on a white background. This is easiest to read. If you must use a dark background – for instance, if your company uses a standard template with a dark background – make sure your text is quite light (white, cream or light grey) and increase the font size

Images, Charts and Diagrams:

  • A chart, diagram or image can often convey much more to your audience than text
  • Don’t use low resolutions images as these can appear blurry on the screen

Slide Timing:

  • Use 1-2 slides per minute of your presentation


Questions 

If you have any questions regarding the context of your presentation please contact Dan Galligan on 0429 707 809 or dan_galligan@canegrowers.com.au.

If you have any questions regarding the submission of your presentation or the logistics of presenting please contact Cristina on 07 3876 4988 or cristina@icebergevents.com.au.