Guidelines for Speakers
Duration of Presentations and Structure of Sessions:
- Keynote sessions are scheduled for 70 minutes, with 55-60 minutes suggested for the presentation and an additional 10-15 minutes recommended for audience discussion and questions.
- Invited sessions are scheduled for 45 minutes, with 35-40 minutes suggested for the presentation and an additional 5-10 minutes for audience discussion and questions.
- Contributed sessions are scheduled for 120 minutes and include 4 to 6 presentations. To ensure equal speaking opportunities, each presenter is allocated with 10-15 minutes recommended for each presentation, followed by 5-10 minutes for audience discussion and questions. If the session includes 5 or fewer presentations, the remaining time may be used for extended Q&A or general discussion at the chair’s discretion.
Technical Room set up:
- Projector with a screen
- Computer with Microsoft Office
- Laser pointer / clicker
- Microphone on the podium (in AULA PARVA only)
- Timer (in AULA PARVA only)
There will be no possibility to use your own laptop for your presentation.
Presentation Preparation:
- Please use PowerPoint software or PDF for your presentation.
During the Conference:
- All authors shall bring their Power Point presentations or PDF files on USB directly to the room they are presenting in at least 15 min before the start of the session or earlier.
- Power Point presentation or PDF file will be opened by the volunteers.
- If you have questions before your presentation, please contact the volunteers or technician in the room.
Chair:
Each session will be chaired. The chair will introduce the speakers and initiate discussion. The chair will ask the presenters to strictly respect the timing.
Language:
Your presentation must be given in English. Remember that most participants do not have English as their mother language, therefore please speak clearly and slowly.