speakers guidelines

Please refer to the conference program here for the duration of your presentation. 

PLEASE NOTE: program times will be strictly adhered to. 

Each session (excluding the free papers session) will end with a panel. The panellists will be the speakers from the session, please be prepared to join your colleagues on stage for the panel. Please note the panel will include the allocated question and answer time for each session. 

Tips for creating your PowerPoint Presentation:

• videos are to be embedded into your slide rather than inputted as external links
  
• PowerPoint presentations are required in 16:9 (widescreen) format. Please feel free to contact
  Amy here should you require assistance with ensuring your presentation is in this format. 

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 quote 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 resolution images as these can appear blurry on the screen

Slide Timing:

• Use 1-2 slides per minute of your presentation

Submitting Your Presentation:

Please clearly label your presentation with your NAME, PRESENTATION DAY, PRESENTATION TIME and PRESENTATION TITLE.

Your virtual poster will be displayed on the screen inside the exhibition area where all meal breaks will be held. 

It is recommended you use a PowerPoint slide for your virtual poster. Your poster is required to be 16:9 (widescreen) format. Please feel free to contact Amy here should you require assistance with ensuring your presentation is in this format. 

Tips for creating your virtual poster:

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 font is harder to read
• Write in point form, not complete sentences
• Avoid wordiness and clutter

Headings:

• Heading font should be larger than your body font

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 resolution images as they can appear blurry on the screen

Submitting Your Poster:

Please submit your poster by email to Amy here by the due date mentioned above.