The following guidelines are for speakers making presentations at the IUISC Annual Conference. We ask that all speakers comply with them as far as possible to ensure a professionally rewarding and enriching experience for all attendees.

MAKING YOUR PRESENTATION :

1. Meeting with your Session Chairperson: Speakers should plan to meet with the Session Chairperson some time before the session is due to commence. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss general session arrangements and to ensure that your session chairperson has sufficient biographical information with which to introduce you.

2. Length of Presentation: The length of time allotted for each presentation depends on the overall length of the session and the number of Speakers in the session. Sessions have been planned for either 20 or 30 minutes and 1/2 speakers. Open discussion and the opportunity for other to share their own experiences are important elements of IUISC. You are asked therefore to keep within your allotted time and allow sufficient time for questions.

3. Order of Presentations: Your Chairperson has been directed not to deviate from the published program order in the meeting session, because, often, attendees want to hear specific presenters in simultaneous sessions and rely on the accuracy of the program. If a Speaker listed in the program fails to appear, the Chairperson may attempt to "stretch" the remaining time slots. Chairpersons have been advised not to rearrange the published order of presentations to accommodate an individual Speaker's preference or scheduling conflict.

4. Audio Visual Equipment: A laptop connected to a data projector will be available for all sessions. All speakers are asked to advise Lisa Collins lisa@conferencepartners.ie of any additional AV requirements, e.g. Internet Access. Technical support will be available at the Conference. All presentations should be installed on the appropriate laptop well in advance of the session and should be verified by checking the laptop in advance of the session.

5. Present a Speech -- Do Not Read a Paper: As a meeting attendee you have probably experienced presenters who recited their papers without lifting their heads. Generally this is a disappointing experience. The highest rated presenters at Conferences are those who have tied their presentation to the needs of the audience by relating the critical issues to current problems and giving practical applications of their material. Experience suggests that 100-150 words per minute is a reasonable rate of speaking. If you plan to use visuals, allow 30 to 60 seconds for each.
Presentations, subject to speaker’s permission, may be included on the conference website within a few weeks of close of conference.

6. Questions from the floor: After each presentation has been concluded, the Chairperson will invite questions from the floor (time permitting).

VISUALS
According to a study done by the University of Minnesota and the 3M corporation, Speakers who use visuals in their presentations are 43% more persuasive. Below are some simple rules to follow when preparing visuals: the "6-foot rule" - you should be able to read your overhead from 6 feet away.
·     Each visual should convey a single idea.
·     No more than 6 words per line. No more than 6 lines per visual.
·     Change visuals every 45 - 60 seconds.
·     Avoid using vertical lettering
·     Use bullets not numbers when presenting a list of items
·     Use no more than 2 typefaces in any visual
·     Use UPPER and lower case letters
·     If using color - use blue backgrounds
·     Include related graphics wherever possible

INTERACTING WITH CONFERENCE ATTENDEES - IUISC conferences are unique opportunities for attendees and speakers to interact and learn from each other. This network that is nurtured at conferences can prove an invaluable sources of information, professional contacts, and friendship. We urge you to make yourself fully available to attendees throughout the conference (and particularly immediately following your session). Many speakers find that these contacts are the most valuable benefit of their conference attendance. If you have any questions, please contact your Session Chair or a member of the organising committee.