GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKERS

Presentation Guidelines

• Speaker papers will be delivered across multiple parallel tracks, with papers grouped into thematic panels, some of which have been pre-constituted by groups of speakers.

• Papers will be 20 minutes long, with time for questions and answers after each. Accordingly, each speaker slot is 30 minutes long and includes both the presentation and Q&A. Please ensure your paper does not exceed 20 minutes to allow time for questions.

• All presenters should arrive at their panel session 10 minutes before the start time of the panel in order to check in with the panel chair and, if they need, load their presentations/slides onto the computers in the rooms. This means that presenters should bring presentations on a USB stick.

PowerPoint Guidance

If you're planning to use a PowerPoint presentation, here are a few tips to help make it accessible and easy for everyone to follow:

• Use clear contrast between text and background, dark text on a light background works best. White backgrounds can create glare, so opt for softer colours like off-white, light grey, cream, or pastel shades instead.  Try to avoid red and green combinations, as these can be hard to distinguish for people with colour blindness.

• Choose simple, readable fonts such as Arial, Calibri, Century Gothic, Helvetica, Tahoma, or Verdana.

• Use large text sizes—at least 20pt for main text and 30pt for headings. It’s also a good idea to avoid italics, which can be harder to read.

• Keep your slides clean and simple, try not to overload them with too much text.

And finally, consider adding your name, affiliation, email, and pronouns on one of your slides—either the title slide or your final slide works well. It’s a great way to make it easier for people to connect with you after the conference to continue the conversation, and it also helps others know how to address you respectfully. 

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