Basic Presentation Requirements
Oral Abstract
These face-to-face live sessions are approximately 15 minutes followed by a question period. They can address a range of theoretical, educational or research-based topics relating to but not limited to the conference theme.
- ✔ Abstract body should be a minimum of 300 characters and maximum of 600 characters, excluding spaces.
- ✔ Images and tables are not accepted or published with the abstract. Abstracts are text only.
- ✔ Authors are not permitted to submit an abstract on previously published work unless the abstract represents further progression of the published research.
All submitted abstracts should:
- ✔ Be written in English
- ✔ Include a title of 12 words maximum.
- ✔ Include three key words.
Use the following headings:
- ✔ Introduction including Purpose/Proposition
- ✔ Approach or Methods
- ✔ Results/ Findings/ Supporting Arguments
Poster Abstract Guidelines
Title: A concise and informative title that clearly indicates the subject of the poster.
Keywords: A few relevant keywords, no more than 6, that help categorize the poster's content.
Abstract: The abstract should be concise, typically should be between 400 words, and written in an accessible manner to a broad audience. It is a key to ensure clarity, coherence, and focus.
It is recommended to include the following areas in the abstract:
- ✔ Background/Objectives: A brief introduction to the topic, outlining the problem or research question the poster addresses.
- ✔ Methods: A succinct description of the methodology or approach used in the research.
- ✔ Results: Key findings or results of the study, presented in a clear and summarized manner.
- ✔ Conclusions: Interpretation of the results, including their implications or significance in the context of the field.
Presentation Guidance
- ✔ Use PPT.doc or PPT.docx formats.
- ✔ Ensure your presentation is MAC-compatible.
- ✔ Compress any videos included in your presentation.
- ✔ Create slides that are concise, uncluttered, and readable from a distance.
- ✔ Use only key words and phrases for visual reinforcement and avoid lengthy text.
AV Setup / Audio / Video Playback
Equipment Provided:
- ✔ Laser pointer
- ✔ Cordless microphone
- ✔ Desktop microphone
- ✔ Basic sound system
- ✔ Check in any audio/video files with the AV team 24 hours before your presentation.
- ✔ Upload your presentation at least 3 days before traveling to the conference venue.
Presentation Upload Guide
- ✔ Submit your presentation slides at least 3 days prior to the conference start date.
- ✔ Use the email address provided during abstract submission to upload slides (file size must be under 8 MB).
- ✔ Alternatively, email slides to the designated conference email 3 days before the event.
- ✔ All presentations will be pre-checked and loaded onto the session room laptop (Mac).
- ✔ Bring a backup copy of your presentation slides on a USB drive.
PC to Mac Considerations
File Extensions:
- ✔ Use .PPTX or .PPSX for PowerPoint 2007/2008/2011 formats.
Media Files:
- ✔ Copy media files to the folder where the PowerPoint file is stored before inserting them to avoid broken links.
- ✔ Use AVI or MPEG for videos; avoid WMV.
Fonts:
- ✔ Use Arial, Times New Roman, Courier, and Symbol for best compatibility on Macs.
Poster Guidelines
Poster Display:
- ✔ Maximum poster board size: 1m (Width) x 1m (Length).
- ✔ Poster board number must be visible at all times.
Content Requirements:
- ✔ Include title, author names, email, phone number, and institution.
- ✔ Hand-carry your poster using tubular packaging.
- ✔ Pushpins will be provided to mount your poster.