PRESENTATION GUIDELINES 

Each presenter will be given a time slot of 15 minutes; talks should run for 12 minutes and leave 2 minutes for questions and 1 minute turnover of presenters. 
The schedule for presentation sessions is tight, and presenters must be ready and on time. 
The introduction of each presenter by the session chair(s) will be brief. 
We will keep the scheduled starting time for each presentation, even if the previous author does not require the full 15 minutes allotted for his presentation.

Guidelines for Posters

For posters, you will be required to submit a digital PDF two weeks prior to the conference date Friday 8 May, 2026 for display on the website; AND bring a printed version to bump in to the Darwin Convention Centre on Monday 18 May, 2026.
Please ensure high-resolution printing, particularly for images and graphics, to maintain clarity, preferred file format for printing is PDF and portrait style is recommended.

Board Number: 
Your final poster letter will confirm your board number. The number you’re given will match the number on the poster board.

Where to Display: 
Posters will be on free-standing vertical boards in the main exhibition and catering area. Register at the symposium registration desk when you arrive.

Please be advised that Velcro will be provided for all poster presenters. There is no requirement to bring or purchase tape, pins, or any other adhesive materials, as these are strictly prohibited on the display boards.

Poster Size: 
Maximum size is A0 (841 mm wide × 1189 mm high). Note: There are several posters displayed in proximity — make your title clear and visible.

Optional Extras:
Bring A4/US Letter handouts of your poster as takeaways.
Attach a pocket for handouts and your business cards.

Design guidelines and tips 

Include Author Info: 
Name(s) and affiliation(s) must be visible to help people find you. 
A small photo of the main author is useful for identification.

Text Size:
Minimum 24pt for titles (Arial preferred).
All text, diagrams and images must be readable from 1.5 m away.

Recommended Text:
Title: Same as submitted abstract (English).
Authors: Main author photo optional but helpful.
Sections: Aim (brief), Materials & Methods (brief), Results (clear captions for photos, tables, figures), Conclusion/Discussion (brief), References (max 3).

Keep It Visual:
Favour figures and charts over walls of text.
Avoid freehand lettering (unless you’re fixing a last-minute typo).
Use clear, large print

Keep It Simple: 
Do not cram your full research history. Show only the essential data to support your key message — clean, eye-catching and easy to follow.

Language: 
All text must be in English.