INFORMATION FOR PRESENTATION

INSTRUCTION FOR ORAL PRESENTATION AT TRAJECTORIES 2025

Welcome to the TRAJECTORIES 2025, we are excited to have you present your research. Below are important guidelines to help ensure your presentation runs smoothly:

1. Presentation Format:

Duration: Each presentation is allocated 15 minutes, including a 5-minute Q&A session. Please ensure that your presentation does not exceed the time limit.

Language: Presentations should be delivered in English or Spanish.

Hybrid Format: Presenters have the option to present either in person or virtually via Zoom.

Please select your preferred method when registering.

2. Presentation Slides:

File Format: Presentations should be in PowerPoint (PPT) or PDF format. If using multimedia (e.g., video or audio), ensure that all files are included in a single folder.

Slide Design: Keep your slides simple and visually appealing. Use large fonts and high-contrast colors to ensure readability. Limit the amount of text per slide, and use visuals (graphs, tables, images) to illustrate your key points.

Aspect Ratio: Slides should be in 16:9 aspect ratio for optimal display on screens.

Please, use this templates:

• Power point (Download the document to be able to edit it).

• Canva (Create an account on Canva and duplicate the design to be able to edit it).

3. Equipment and Technical Setup:

In-Person Presenters: A laptop, projector, and microphone will be provided in the presentation room. If you are presenting in person, please arrive at least 20 minutes before your session to upload your presentation and test the equipment.

Virtual Presenters: Ensure that your internet connection is stable and that your audio and video settings are tested beforehand. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the event. Please join the session at least 20 minutes before your scheduled time.

4. Content and Structure:

Introduction (1-2 minutes): Introduce yourself and provide background information about your research topic.

Methods (2-3 minutes): Describe your research methodology or experimental design.

Results (4-5 minutes): Present the main findings of your study with supporting visuals such as graphs and tables.

Discussion and Conclusion (3-4 minutes): Interpret your results and explain their significance in the context of the field. Highlight any potential implications or future research directions.

5. Presentation Tips:

Practice: We recommend rehearsing your presentation several times to ensure you stay within the time limit and to improve your delivery.

Engage the Audience: Speak clearly and at a moderate pace. Maintain eye contact with the audience (if presenting in person) or the camera (if presenting virtually).

Avoid Overloading: Stick to the key messages of your research. Avoid cluttering slides with too much detail.

Q&A Session: After your presentation, be ready to answer questions from the audience. Be clear and concise in your responses, and if you don't know the answer, feel free to acknowledge it and offer to follow up after the session.

6. Additional Information:

This event will have a hybrid format, allowing presentations to be delivered either in person or virtually via Zoom. You have the flexibility to design your own presentation; however, if you have any doubts about how to create it, there are various online resources available to assist you. For example:
Naegle KM (2021) Ten simple rules for effective presentation slides. PLoS Comput Biol 17(12): e1009554. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009554