Presenter Resources
Oral Presenters
Poster Presenters
Oral Presentation Guidelines
You will be allotted 20-25 minutes for your presentation inclusive of audience Q&A. A moderator will be there to introduce each speaker and keep the session on time.
PowerPoint Presentation Upload
Presentations should be prepared using Microsoft PowerPoint. With your permission, APOS will post your presentation in notes format (in a secure PDF) on a private website for conference registrants. If you do wish to post your presentation handouts, we still must have your PowerPoint file to pre-load your presentation on your presentation room computer onsite. As time is limited, pre-loading your presentation ensures that all speakers receive their allotted presentation time.
PowerPoint presentations are due Tuesday, 6 February 2012.
PowerPoint File Submission Instructions
- Login to the original abstract submission site (use your original author login/email and password).
- Click on the appropriate abstract title. (Click “Next” to skip the symposium linking screen.)
- Upload your file to the site (the upload area is available right beneath the title).
- Click “Finish” to upload your presentation.
- When your file is successfully uploaded, you will see a summary of your abstract submission with the presentation file appearing under the title of the abstract. You will also receive a confirmation email.
This site accepts files up to 8 MB. If your presentation file is larger than 8 MB, please email the presentation to info@apos-society.org.
If you do not submit your presentation or have made changes and would like to update the file, bring your PowerPoint presentation to the Registration Desk the DAY PRIOR to your session. Again, please bring a back-up copy of your presentation to your session room.
- Include your conflict of interest disclosure on your opening slide. If you have nothing to disclose, include the following sentence:
I, or an immediate family member, including spouse or partner, have no financial relationship(s) relevant to the content of this CME activity. For more information see the Faculty Disclosure Statement - Use several bullet points that target the topic on each slide - no more than seven bullets per slide
- Use large, easy-to-read fonts, such as Arial
- Keep the text simple and concise
- Mix text with simple graphics and figures for greater interest
- Orient all type horizontally, even on graphs and diagrams
- Consider colorblindness and clarity when choosing accent colors and backgrounds
Poster Presentation Guidelines
Please keep in mind that the purpose of presenting a poster is to outline your work for discussion. Therefore, poster presenters are required to attend their poster and be available for questions during their assigned poster session. Please prepare your poster to communicate the main points of your work to stimulate discussion with your viewers.
- The display area is 8 feet wide by 4 feet high. Each poster board will be marked with an abstract number. Please mount your poster on the poster board labeled with your assigned abstract number.
- Include your conflict of interest disclosure on your poster. If you have nothing to disclose, include the following sentence:
I, or an immediate family member, including spouse or partner, have no financial relationship(s) relevant to the content of this CME activity. For more information see the Faculty Disclosure Statement - Push pins will be provided to mount your poster to the poster board!
- Poster presentations should be simple and to the point. Use a minimum amount of clear text. Avoid jargon.
- Make sure the poster is easy to read. Use large, BOLD fonts.
- Include section headings to direct the reader’s attention.
- Catch your reader’s attention with accent colors for contrast and to highlight main points.
- Use borders or white space to separate sections and increase legibility.
- Use simple figures (graphs, charts, illustrations and photographs) to illustrate your point. Make sure to include captions!
- Summarize your results/findings with bullet points.
Poster Session Schedule
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Poster Session 1 Set-up: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
(Session 1 posters must be set-up for display no later than 8:00 am on Friday.)
Friday, 24 February 2012
Poster Session 1: 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm (posters available for viewing 8:00 am – 3:45 pm)
Poster Session 1 Removal and Session 2 Set-up: 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm
(Session 2 posters must be set-up for display no later than 8:00 am on Saturday.)
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Poster Session 2: 10:15 am – 11:15 am (posters available for viewing 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Poster Session 2 Removal: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Poster Floorplan
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