To help everything run seamlessly on the day, please review carefully the guidelines:
Presentation guidelines
NAS2026 | 31 May – 3 June 2026 | Musiikkitalo, Helsinki, Finland
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.

