Instructions for Oral Presentations


The conference programme is available to view. Please make sure you are aware of the date and time of your talk. Please note: talk times may change right up until the day, please keep checking back to the programme for your latest presentation time. 

Preparing your presentation

  • Please ensure that you keep within your allocated time slot as these will be strictly enforced by the session chairs:
    • Plenary speaker: Duration 60 mins (50 mins talk + 10 mins Q&A)
    • Invited speaker: Duration 30 mins (25 mins talk + 5 mins Q&A)
    • Contributed oral talk: Duration 20 mins (15 mins talk + 5 mins Q&A)
  • You, as the presenting author, are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary copyright / permissions for all material included within your presentation.
  • PDF and PowerPoint are accepted. PowerPoint is preferred, if that’s possible.

Uploading your presentation and the on the day management

  • You are welcome to bring your presentation on a memory stick and upload it to the session computer during the break proceeding your talk. Alternatively, you are welcome to present from your personal laptop. 
  • Mac users should bring their own adapter to connect to an HDMI cable for presentations. USB uploads may not always reliably transfer all presentation information.
  • We recommend that you check for correct presentation of your files - in particular if they contain videos or other animated items.
  • The Chair of the session will introduce each talk and then moderate all questions from the audience.


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