DESIGN:

• Presentation topics must adhere to the annual NNDS theme. More information about the theme is provided in the Proposal Submission form.

• Include opportunities for your audience to participate with you and/or each other. You might consider the following formats:

  • Workshop Sessions: Designed to incorporate proven interactive activities and exercises, these sessions prioritize speaker-audience engagement and hands-on participation. 

  • Panel Discussions: Moderated discussions of presentations addressing the literature related to different aspects of a given topic. 

  • Research Presentations: Evidence-based presentations of original research findings, as well as reviews or meta-analyses of findings from previously published research. 

  • Dialogue Sessions: Conversational-style discussions between 2–3 speakers, moderated to explore key topics and encourage audience interaction.

  • Poster Presentations: Visual displays of research, projects, or case studies presented in a dedicated session. More information about poster presentations, below.

 

MATERIALS:

• If using PowerPoint slides, use universal fonts (ex: Time New Roman, Arial, Calibri, etc.) which will be standard on most computers.

• Be sure there's high contrast between background and fonts to make it visually accessible.

• Don't overwhelm slides with information/text. Opt for putting cues on the slides, and longer context in the presenter notes.

• Limit the use of animations.

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PRESENTING:

• It is recommended to plan for at least 10 minutes at the end of your session for questions or discussion.

• Practice the timing (60 minutes) of your session and honor the time you set aside for questions. You will not be allowed to go over the time limit.

• If possible, arrive at the session room at least 5 minutes early to make sure your  presentation (including any multimedia) works with the tech system.

• Avoid reading straight from the slides/notes. Practicing several times before can help with this.