Presentation Guideline

Oral Presentations

Oral presentations are organised into thematic sessions scheduled in specific lecture rooms, as indicated in the final conference programme together with the exact time of each contribution.

• Presentation durations:
  
  

  • Normal presentations: 15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion

  • Invited presentations: 25 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion

  • Keynote lectures: 25 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion

  • Plenary lectures: 40 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion
    
    

• Time limits: Please respect your allocated time, which includes changeover and discussion. Session chairs will strictly enforce the schedule to allow smooth transitions and maintain the overall programme.

• Presentation format: We recommend PDF or PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx) formats. Please bring your file on a USB stick and upload it to the session room computer before the start of your session (preferably during the preceding coffee break or lunch).
  
  

Presenting author: Please ensure that the correct author is listed as the presenting author in the programme.

Poster Presentations and Flash presentations 

Posters will be displayed in the poster area for the entire duration of the conference and will be accessible throughout the day, including during coffee breaks and lunch times.

• Poster format:

  • A0 portrait (84.1 cm width × 118.9 cm height / 33.1 × 46.8 inches)

  • Make use of the full poster board dimensions.

• Mounting & removal:

  • Posters must be mounted on the first morning of the conference or at lunchtime (Tuesday).

  • Posters will remain in place for the entire conference.

  • Posters must be removed on the last day of the conference (Thursday), after the final sessions.
    
    

Dedicated poster presentation:

• • Flash Poster Presentation Session: Tuesday, 18:30 – 19:10

  • Each poster presenter will give a short oral introduction during this session:

    • Maximum duration: 2 minutes

    • Maximum slides: 2–3 slides suggested

  • This is intended as a “teaser” to encourage delegates to visit your poster during the conference.

• Presenter attendance: Poster authors must be present at their posters during the dedicated poster session to answer questions and discuss their work.

** Best Poster Award **

• • A Best Poster Presentation Award will be given to recognise outstanding scientific quality, clarity of presentation, and engagement with the audience.

The award winner will be announced during the SILS Members Assembly.