To help everything run seamlessly on the day, please review carefully the guidelines:

Oral presentations

Presentation format and file requirements

  • File Type: PowerPoint (.PPT or .PPTX). PDF will only be accepted if PowerPoint is not possible.
  • Aspect ratio: 16:9 (widescreen).
  • Fonts: Use standard system fonts. Minimum font size: 24 pt
    (if special fonts, check the functionality with the technician on the day of presentation)
  • Videos: Must be embedded within the presentation. Additionally, upload video files separately in MP4 format as a backup.
  • Copyright: Ensure that all media used are copyright compliant.

File naming standard

  • Format: [Date]_[last name]_[first name] Example: 2JUN_Smith_John.pptx
  • If you later upload a new modified version, mark it clearly e.g. NEW_June3_Smith_John

Submitting your presentation in advance

  • Deadline: Upload your presentation in advance, the very latest by noon the day before your session.
  • Upload link: Link will be sent to you in an info email on 27 May.
  • Important: Personal laptops cannot be used. All presentations will be run from the auditorium computer.

On the day of your presentation

  • Arrival time: Please arrive at the auditorium 20 minutes before the start of your session.
  • Upon arrival, meet the chair, check the technical setup and receive your headset microphone.
  • Technical support: Technicians will be available throughout the programme.

Timing and format of presentations

  • Invited presentations: time specified in the programme (inclucing 5 minutes for questions)
  • Abstract presenters: Oral presentation time: 12 min (+ 3 min for questions)

Poster presentations

  • Posters will be presented onsite at the congress venue.
  • The poster size is A0 in portrait orientation ((841 mm width x 1189 mm height)
  • All posters can be on display during the duration of the congress (from Monday morning – Wednesday afternoon).
  • Poster presenters are requested to be by their posters to answer questions during the poster session.
  • Pins will be provided at the poster area. Poster boards will be numbered. Please check your poster number from the online programme.
  • All posters must be dismounted by the presenter at latest by 14.00 on Wednesday, 3 June. Please note that the poster presenters are responsible of dismounting their posters. No poster will be retained nor sent to their owner after the congress.
  • All poster presenters may also upload their poster to the online Poster Gallery as a PDF file. Access link to Oxford Abstracts to upload the poster file will be sent to you 2 weeks before the congress on 18 May. Uploading your poster to poster gallery is optional but recommended.

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