speaker guidelines


Key Speaker Dates

Speaker Headshot, Biography and Presentation Title Due: Monday 31 March 2025
Speaker Registration Due: Monday 31 March 2025
PPT Presentation Due: Friday 16 May 2025
Event Dates: 20 - 22 May 2025


Event Information

Location: Freshwater Ballroom, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park. 

Parking: Paid parking is available at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, please note parking is subject to availability on the day. 

Program and Timings: A copy of the program is available here, please refer to the program to confirm your presentation time. Each session (with the exception of session one on Wednesday 21 May) will end with a Q&A panel with all speakers from that session sitting on stage fielding questions from the session chair and audience. Please note, PPT slides will not be required and cannot be referred to during the Q&A panel portion of the session. 


Headshot, Biography and Presentation Title

Due: Monday 31 March 2025

Please send through your headshot, a short biography and presentation title to Amy (amy@icebergevents.com.au) at your earliest convenience. These details will be uploaded to the symposium website and used for your introduction onsite. 


Speaker Registration

Due: Monday 31 March 2025

All speakers must register to attend FAMS 2025. Speaker entitlements include:

  • One day complimentary registration on the day you are speaking
  • One ticket to the Welcome Reception 
  • All catered meals
  • Access to the exhibition 
  • The opportunity to purchase registration at the day only rate for the day you are not speaking
  • The opportunity to purchase registration to attend a workshop 
  • The opportunity to purchase a ticket to the Symposium Dinner at Watersedge 
  • The option to book discounted accommodation at Novotel Sydney Olympic Park

Please ensure you register using the speaker registration form below. 

SPEAKER REGISTRATION FORM

Uploading your PPT Presentation 

Due: Friday 16 May 2025

Please upload your PPT Presentation to the drop box using the link below. 

UPLOAD PPT PRESENTATION

On The Day

When you arrive at FAMS please collect your name badge from the registration desk outside the Freshwater Ballroom. At the beginning of the meal break before your presentation please visit the AV desk located at the back of the Freshwater Ballroom to check in with the AV technician. 

If you are presenting in a workshop please visit the AV technician on arrival before your workshop begins. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start time of your workshop. 

To ensure your PPT presentation runs smoothly please follow the below tips for creating your presentation. 


Audio Visual

The below will be provided:

  • stage with steps
  • data projector and screen (16:9 ratio)
  • lectern and microphone
  • wireless clicker for advancing PowerPoint slides
  • a handheld microphone for Q&A panel


PPT Presentation Tips

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 light 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 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


Questions

If you have any questions about registering for FAMS 2025 please contact Amy at Iceberg Events by email or phone +61 7 3876 4988.