Contributed talks are meant to be a SHORT presentation (MAX 8 minutes). The author should focus only on the main aim of the research and only mention the key findings.

• You have to give a seminar-style of presentation.
• It should not exceed the maximum time limit of 8 minutes.
• The chairs will, by necessity, be very strict for time.
• Make sure to give enough emphasis to your main message in the relatively short time available to you.
• Please avoid overcrowded slides or slides that are difficult to read.
• Texts should be kept short and preferably not more than 8 lines per slide
• All slides should be readable by every participant seated anywhere in the conference hall.

• Make it relevant! Make your audience care about your research by showing how it makes an impact.
• Perfect the timing of your talk. Practice, practice, practice!
• Project your voice and command the space.

Judgment criteria for best presentation award (students):
Each judge scores in the following categories:
Originality and Creativity
Effective presentation: Materials are organized with smooth transitions (i.e., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). Charts, graphs, and/or illustrations are appropriate to the subject investigated. Conclusion(s) is/are consistent with the evidence. The slides are easy to read.
Communication: The author should communicate the research effectively and respond to the questions from the audience or session chair.

Poster flash talks are meant to be a VERY SHORT presentation of posters (MAX 2 minutes, ONLY 2 slides).
No additional electronic media (e.g., sound and video) or props are allowed. The purpose of the flash talk is to stimulate the audience to view the poster and to discuss the research with the author during the poster session. The author should focus only on the main aim of the research and only mention the key findings.
1. Presentations should be prepared for use with Microsoft PowerPoint in a Windows-compatible format; you may also send the pdf file.
2. The aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) should ideally be set to '16:9'
3. Prepare your slides (only TWO) to communicate key findings, not details. If attendees want details, let them ask you during the poster session.
4. Make sure you clearly announce your abstract ID to find out your poster.
5. Excessive use of organization logos/advertisements is not allowed.
6. Do not spend time acknowledging all co-workers, institutes, etc. This information is shown on your poster.
7. Focus on your message to attract people to view your poster.
8. A student volunteer and session chair will be available to assist you during the flash talk, and you are not allowed to change the order of your presentation.

Advice:

• Make it relevant! Make your audience care about your research by showing how it makes an impact.
• Perfect the timing of your talk. Practice, practice, practice!
• Project your voice and command the space.

• The size of the poster should be of A0 size ((length)1189 mm x (width)841mm)).
• The pins for hanging the poster will be provided by the organizers.
• Please avoid overcrowded text or small font size that is difficult to read.
• Ensure good quality of images.

Judgment criteria for best presentation award:
Each judge scores in the following categories:
During Flash talk

Communication: Did the presentation communicate the research effectively?
Importance: Did the presentation effectively communicate the innovation and/or significance of the research?
Engagement: Did the presentation make the audience want to know more?

During Poster Presentation