Are you speaking in a session?

1. Deadlines

• Check here for the event deadlines.

2. Session date and timing

• Bookmark the online programme for the date and exact timing of your session.
  

3. Session preparation calls

• Each session is led by one or two session chair(s).
• The session chair(s) & WindEurope will schedule a session preparation call to:
  • Discuss the session and the content of the presentations.
  • Agree on the title of your presentation with the session chair. If the title changes, inform the conference team by email ([email protected])
  • Determine the running order of the presentations
  • Address any other relevant topic

4. PowerPoint (PPT) requirements

• All speakers should create a PowerPoint presentation, unless otherwise agreed with their session chair. Check here for tips and tricks when creating your slides
• Submit your presentation file in PowerPoint format: 16:9.
• Do not include live links to the internet but instead, use screenshots.
• If your PPT contains audio, video, or unusual files, please inform the conference team by email ([email protected]) in advance so we can make the necessary technical arrangements.
• Send your draft PowerPoint presentation by email to your session chair for review. Please make sure to send your final version to the conference secretariat by email as well ([email protected]).
• Back-up copy: bring a copy of your presentation to the event venue on a USB memory stick.

5. Onsite briefing session

The briefing is mandatory for all speakers and chairs to attend; it starts 30 minutes before the session in the speaker room:

• Opportunity to meet your fellow speakers and chair(s) before the session starts
• Discuss any outstanding points
• Make fellow speakers & conference team aware if any changes were made in your presentation
• Recap on stage arrangements and logistics

After the briefing, a conference team member will escort you to the session room.

6. Presenting during the event:

• All presentations will be uploaded and launched from a central system to a laptop in the session room.
• Only single projection will be available during your session.
• You will be able to move through your slide with a clicker.
• Q&A will be run through Sli.do and/or a microphone onsite.
• For changes to your presentation, bring your new presentation on a USB stick to the speakers’ room.