Guidelines for Podium Presentations

Guidelines for Speaker

Please follow the scientific, presentation and technical requirements below for your podium presentation.

Scientific Content

  • Each presentation has been assigned a specific time slot & strict adherence to the allotted time is expected.
  • Evidence-based and scientifically balanced with commercial neutrality.
  • Clinical photographs, radiographs, CT/CBCT images, operative photographs, videos, algorithms and case illustrations are encouraged where they enhance the educational value of the discussion.
  • Patient-identifying information must be removed from all clinical material.

Presentation Specifications

  • Slide size: Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
  • File format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)
  • Use high-resolution images, diagrams and videos wherever appropriate.
  • Please ensure that all graphs, tables, figures and images are clearly readable when projected on a large screen.

Video & Audio

If your presentation contains videos or audio:

  • Embed the media files in the PowerPoint presentation wherever possible.
  • Use commonly supported video formats such as MP4.
  • Please test all videos and animations before submission.
  • If your presentation contains external media files, kindly provide them separately as a backup.
  • Bring a backup copy of the presentation on a USB drive.

Declaration of Conflict of Interest

All Moderators are requested to include a Disclaimer slide at the beginning of the presentation.

Any relevant financial, professional or commercial relationships should be declared in accordance with the conference and institutional requirements.

Submission of Presentation

Kindly submit your presentation (.pptx) to scientific@50thaomsi2026mumbai.com by 30th October, 2026.

We recommend keeping a backup of your presentation and any accompanying videos, and request that you check your file at the speaker preview room at least 2 hours before your scheduled talk.

Technical staff will be available to assist with any audiovisual requirements.

The use of personal laptops for presentations in the session is strictly prohibited.

Presentation-Day Instructions

  • Please arrive at the session hall at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of your session.
  • A timekeeping system will be strictly followed & the AV system will automatically conclude the presentation at the scheduled end time for the scientific programme to run on time.

Technical Checklist

Before submission, please ensure that:

  • Disclosure/Conflict of Interest slide is included
  • Patient-identifying information has been removed
  • References are appropriately cited
  • Mac/Apple compatibility checked, if applicable
  • PDF backup available & submitted to AV desk in advance
  • Slide ratio is 16:9 widescreen
  • Presentation opens correctly in PowerPoint
  • Videos & audios tested