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Participants Guide

Welcome to MAID 2027. This guide provides essential information for all participants to ensure a smooth and productive conference experience.

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Please bring your registration confirmation letter and a valid ID/passport to collect your conference badge and materials at the registration desk.

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The conference badge must be worn at all times within the conference venue to access sessions, meals and social events.

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Conference materials (program book, badge, conference bag, etc.) can be collected at the registration desk during the opening hours.

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Meals (lunches, coffee breaks and the welcome reception) are included for registered authors and listeners. Please present your badge at the designated catering area.

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A free Wi-Fi network will be available throughout the venue. The SSID and password will be displayed at the registration desk and in each session room.

Presentation Guide

This guide provides essential information for all presenters at MAID 2027. Please read carefully to ensure a smooth presentation experience.

Oral Presentation

Each oral presentation is allocated 15 minutes, including Q&A. Presenters are requested to prepare their slides in PowerPoint or PDF format. All presentation rooms will be equipped with a projector, screen, laptop and microphone. It is recommended to bring your presentation on a USB flash drive and upload it to the session laptop during the break before your session.

Time Allocation

12 minutes presentation + 3 minutes Q&A. Please strictly adhere to the time limit.

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Slide Format

PowerPoint (PPT/PPTX) or PDF, 16:9 aspect ratio recommended.

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Upload in Advance

Upload slides to the session laptop via USB during the break before your session.

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Abstract Template (Oral)

Download the official abstract template for oral presentations. (.docx)

Download

Poster Presentation

Poster presenters are required to prepare a poster in 900 mm × 720 mm (1:0.8 ratio, landscape orientation). Materials for mounting posters will be provided at the venue. Presenters should stand by their posters during the scheduled poster session to discuss their work with attendees.

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Poster Size

900 × 720 mm (1:0.8), landscape orientation.

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Stand by Your Poster

Presenters must stand by their posters during the scheduled poster session.

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Mounting Provided

Mounting materials are provided at the venue. Remove posters promptly after the session.

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Abstract Template (Poster)

Download the official abstract template for poster presentations. (.docx)

Download

Presentation Guidelines

  • 1 All presentations must be delivered in English.
  • 2 Presenters should arrive at the session room 10 minutes before the session starts.
  • 3 Please ensure your presentation adheres to the conference theme and topic area.
  • 4 For virtual presenters, a stable internet connection is required. Details for the online platform will be provided prior to the conference.

For any presentation-related questions, please contact the conference secretariat. maid@smehk.org