Presentation Guidelines

Poster Presentation Guidelines

There are two designated poster sessions, Sunday and Monday. Kindly set up and remove your posters as per the designated times below and ensure you are present for your designated time/session.

Poster presenters will be designated a specific presentation day and a unique poster number/location in the poster room. This day and poster number will be emailed to you before the end of April.

• The poster board surface measures 4’h X 8’w
• The maximum size for your poster is 42”w x 42” or 44”h. Please note there will be 2 posters on each side of the poster board
• Push pins will be provided for you to adhere the poster to the board

Please note, poster presenters are not required to stand at their poster during the coffee break or lunch, but it is encouraged to have your poster up and be available should someone wish to discuss prior to the scheduled poster session.

Poster Session 1:        Sunday, May 24

Set up: Between 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Session Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Take down: Between 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Poster Session 2:        Monday, May 25

Set up: Between 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Session Time:  2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Take down: Between 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Please tear down immediately following the conclusion of the poster session

*Removal of posters at the end of the display period is the responsibility of the author(s).  Posters not removed by the deadline will be removed and disposed of by conference staff.  Please note that the posters will be held at the registration desk until the end of the conference, after which time they will be recycled.

Oral Presentations

All individual oral presentations are 8 minutes in length plus two (2) minutes for Questions and Answers. There will be a session chair who will advise you of the time remaining during your presentation so kindly observe the time restrictions out of respect for other presenters.

The meeting room will be equipped with:

• Windows based PC with the latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Projector and screen (please use 16:9 slide ratio)
• Lectern microphone
• Laser pointer and slide advancer

The provided laptops will support versions of Microsoft PowerPoint and files saved to Adobe Acrobat.  If you use a Mac, please ensure your file is saved as a PC version or as a pdf.

Please note, it is mandatory that all presenters use the provided laptops.  Presenters are not able to use their own laptops or other devices.

Presenters are to bring the final version of their presentation, and any necessary additional files, on a USB drive to be uploaded to the presentation laptop.  If you require further support, please contact us via email one week before the congress at canstroke@podiumconferences.com to arrange a different method.

Presentations will be saved to a folder on the desktop of the presentation laptop for the date and session they have been assigned.  Should audio and/or video be part of the presentation, the audio/video file must be included in the session folder as streaming using the provided Wi-Fi is not recommended due to buffering and file size needs.

Please test your presentation in advance to ensure that all slides/images/videos are working properly.  All videos should be embedded in your presentation and not rely on internet strength to stream.

We encourage and expect you to also participate in the two designated poster sessions taking place on Thursday and Friday. Kindly set up and remove your posters during the allocated poster times so as not to impact other presenters and ensure you are present for both sessions.

Brag & Steal

In this dynamic “Brag and Steal” session, presenters from clinical and research settings will share practical innovations that are driving success in stroke care. From effective toolkits and streamlined workflows to assessment techniques and patient engagement strategies, these are real-world solutions that have led to positive outcomes. Whether it’s a clinical process improvement, a patient-centered approach, or an administrative tool, these ideas are working well at their sites and are ready for you to “steal” and implement in your own practice. Come ready to be inspired, learn from your peers, and take away actionable ideas that can enhance both research and clinical care at your own organization!

All Brag and Steal presentations are 3 mins in length + 2 mins for Questions and Answers. You may have 1 slide max (or a title slide and 1 content slide) to accompany your presentation.

There will be a session chair who will advise you of the time remaining during your presentation so kindly observe the time restrictions out of respect for other presenters.

The meeting room will be equipped with:

• Windows based PC with the latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Projector and screen (please use 16:9 slide ratio)
• Lectern microphone
• Laser pointer and slide advancer

The provided laptops will support versions of Microsoft PowerPoint and files saved to Adobe Acrobat.  If you use a Mac, please ensure your file is saved as a PC version or as a pdf.

Please note, it is mandatory that all presenters use the provided laptops.  Presenters are not able to use their own laptops or other devices.

Presenters are to bring the final version of their presentation, and any necessary additional files, on a USB drive to be uploaded to the presentation laptop.  If you require further support, please contact us via email one week before the congress at canstroke@podiumconferences.com to arrange a different method.

Presentations will be saved to a folder on the desktop of the presentation laptop for the date and session they have been assigned.  Please test your presentation in advance to ensure that your slides (if any) are working properly.

We encourage and expect you to also participate in the two designated poster sessions taking place on Thursday and Friday. Kindly set up and remove your posters during the allocated poster times so as not to impact other presenters and ensure you are present for both sessions.