Presenter Instructions

Registration

All presenters are required to register and pay by Monday 13 March 2017. Please note early bird registration closes 6 March 2017.

Oral Presentations.

Please refer to the program schedule to view the day and time of your presentation.

Preparing your presentation

All session rooms will be equipped with the following equipment: LCD projector, Projection screen (16:9 format), Laptop with Office 365 and Windows 10, PC Audio, Internet connection via WIFI, Logitech remote presenter, Lapel microphone. It is recommended that you use the venue's laptops and play back devices.

If you must use your own laptop, advise this office before Friday 7 April 2017. Ensure you bring the appropriate adaptors and please note that the venue will not provide any technical support for equipment it does not own and maintain.

The preferred method of presentation is via PowerPoint. PowerPoint presentations should be prepared in wide screen 16:9 (not standard 4:3 format). You must bring your presentation to the conference on USB Flash drive for it to be loaded onto the Conference system by an audiovisual technician in the speakers’ preparation room. Please have your presentation saved under your last/family name.

On Arrival

Presenters are requested to report to the registration desk on arrival. You will be directed to the speaker preparation area where your presentation will be uploaded and verified. If you have a MAC or special presentation requirements, please see the technical operators in the speaker preparation area for assistance. Meet with your session chairperson in the session room 10-15 minutes prior to the commencement of the session. If at all possible, please check your presentation material in the speaker preparation area well before your presentation time to avoid any problems when you present.

Download instructions on how to change your PowerPoint Slides from 4:3 format to 16:9 format

Speaker Preparation Room

Preliminary Opening Hours:
Friday 21 April 2017 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Saturday 22 April 2017 – 7.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday 23 April 017 – 7.30am – 2.00pm

Posters

Poster Presentations

Posters should be no larger than AO portrait size i.e. 841mm wide [left to right] x 1189mm high [top to bottom]. Please ensure your poster does not exceed 841mm wide. Posters will be displayed at a designated site in the exhibition hall. Staff at the registration desk will provide instructions.

Hanging and Removing your Poster

Your poster needs to be hung using Velcro (hook and loop fasteners) or double-sided tape. You should bring this with you to the Conference.

Posters can be erected between 7.30am and 10.00am Saturday 22 April 2017. Posters must be taken down between 3.00pm and 5.00pm Sunday 23 April 2017.

The organisers accept no responsibility for damage to or loss of posters.