Please review our session guidelines, which delineate the objectives, structure and expectations, ensuring a productive and respectful environment for all participants.

Long Oral Presentations

Each session is structured to feature a maximum of 5 presentations, with a total duration of 80 minutes. Presenters are allocated a dedicated time slot of 20 minutes (4 presentations), comprising 17 minutes for the presentation itself and an additional 3 minutes for interactive discussion. In sessions with 5 presentations, presenters are allocated a dedicated time slot of 16 minutes, comprising 13 minutes for the presentation itself and an additional 3 minutes for interactive discussion.

Participants involved in organized sessions should be aware that the session organiser or chair may provide different guidelines. For detailed instructions, please contact your session organiser directly.

Short Oral Presentations

Each session is structured to feature a maximum of 10 presentations, with a total duration of 80 minutes. Presenters are allocated a dedicated time slot of 8 minutes, comprising 5 minutes for the presentation itself and an additional 3 minutes for interactive discussion.

Poster Presentation
Posters should be printed, formatted portrait in A0 size. Please mount your poster prior to the start of the morning program on your designated day, and please remove your poster after the afternoon tea break on the same day. Posters not removed at the end of the day will be discarded.

Presentation Upload and Format

For oral - long and short - presentations, we highly recommend all presenters to prepare a visual presentation of their research.

On 18 June 2026 each presenter will receive an e-mail with instructions for uploading their presentation slides. Presenters should upload their presentation slides no later than 11 July 2026. Accepted file formats for uploads include PDF (recommended) or PowerPoint (.pptx). More details about uploading your file can be found here.

We do not recommend linking to external media in presentations.

Chair Duties

All sessions are assigned a designated chair as listed in the program, with the final presenter typically assuming this role. The chair is tasked with the following duties:

• Preside over the session.
• Meticulously manage the session's time allocation, ensuring each presenter adheres strictly to their designated time slot to prevent any disadvantage to the final presenter. Any remaining time should be allocated to facilitate open discussion or address questions from the audience.
• Promptly notifying room staff of any issues that may arise during the session, such as lighting or noise disruptions.
• Thank all presenters and the audience for their participation in the session.

It is essential for session chairs to arrive at the session room at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Upon arrival, chairs are expected to introduce themselves to the presenters and inspect the facilities, slides, projection equipment, etc. In the event of any issues, chairs should promptly notify the room staff or the congress desk for swift resolution.