Guidelines oral presentation speakers

First of all, many thanks for your commitment to contribute to IAGG 2026!

Below you will find the guidelines for oral presentation speakers.
If there are any changes, this page will be updated, so we kindly encourage you to check it on a regular basis.

Oral Presentation Speaker guidelines and requirements

Presentation guidelines

  • Each oral presentation is scheduled for 12 minutes (including 2 minutes Q&A).
  • Speakers should limit the number of slides to ensure their presentation fits within the assigned time slot.
  • For audiovisual support, PowerPoint is the only format available.
  • Presentations can be uploaded via the Speaker Slide Center. Detailed instructions will be shared in due time.
    • Uploading is possible in advance from home or on-site at least 60 minutes before the symposium session starts.
    • Technical staff will be available to assist.
  • Speakers are advised to always bring their presentation on a USB stick in case last-minute changes are required.
  • Within the Speaker Slide Center, laptops will be available to make changes to presentations if needed.
  • Please ensure that the PowerPoint presentation is set to an aspect ratio of 16:9
  • Speakers are asked to arrive in the room for their session 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Disclosure slide
For accreditation purposes, all oral presentation speakers are required to include a disclosure slide at the beginning of their individual presentation. This slide should indicate whether the speaker has any potential conflicts of interest and, if applicable, how these have been managed.

Hybride sessions
Sessions held in Elycium 1, Elycium 2, the Auditorium, and the Emerald Room will be conducted in a hybrid format. Participants may attend these sessions either in person in the meeting room or live via an online platform. To accommodate participants in different time zones, the session will also be available for on-demand viewing after the live event. On-site participants and live online attendees will be able to submit questions. Online participants through the chat function.  

Speaker Slide Center – opening hours
The opening hours of the Speaker Slide Center will be announced shortly.