Guidelines – CPCI

Oral presentation Guidelines
The presentation times for oral sessions are as follows:
Plenary presentations	40 minutes
Invited talks	30 minutes
Contributed talk (Oral)	15 minutes
Each presentation will have a break for questions during the last 2-5 minutes of the presentation.

3-Minute Thesis Competitions
To participate in the competition, prepare a captivating three-minute presentation in English summarizing in a popular scientific style the problem that is driving your research, the ways to solve it, its preliminary results, relevance and impact.
Rules for presentations:
A single static PowerPoint (.pptx) slide is permitted. No slide transitions or 'movement' of any description are allowed. The slide is to be presented from the beginning of the talk. Photos and visuals used on the slide must be licensed and properly cited. No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted. No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted. Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified. Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs). Presentations are to commence from the stage. Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts talking.

Poster Presentation Guidelines
A. Poster Dimensions Requirements & Set-Up Procedures
Poster size may be no more than 4 feet by 3 feet (i.e., length is no more than 4 feet and the width is no more than 3 feet). Computer display equipment, sound or projection equipment, or freestanding displays are not permitted. Presenters will be assigned a specific time slot and numbered space for their poster presentation. The conference staff will provide stands for the posters and pushpins for mounting posters. Staff will also be available to assist with locating an assigned poster space. All posters must be set up in the time allotted before the session and must remain up until the session ends. Presenters are to remain by their poster during the entire time of the assigned session time, to answer questions and be evaluated by poster judges. After the session ends, posters and materials should be promptly removed and the area cleaned up. If the session ends and you think that you have not been evaluated by a judge, please inform the organizing committee.
B. Poster Design Suggestions & Tips
All text material should be legible from about 4 feet away. Text Font should be legible, and text size should not be less than 14 points. Posters should include text and graphics and use color to add emphasis and clarity. Illustrations should be simple and bold, and photos should clearly show pertinent details. Displayed materials should be self-explanatory and should enhance the verbal presentation and discussion.