Are you presenting at the meeting or chairing a session? Here are tips and guidelines to ensure you have a successful and rewarding meeting experience!
Length of Your Presentation
The length of your presentation is determined by the number of presenters in your session. Each session is 75 minutes, so divide that by the number of presenters. Make sure to allow a few minutes for Q&A at the end of your talk.
SLIDE fORMAT
- An optional PowerPoint template can be downloaded here.
- Use the 16×9 format option in PowerPoint.
- Use type no smaller than 20pt (24pt and larger is best).
- Slides do not need to be submitted before the meeting. You will bring them with you and present using your own computer.
- No full paper is requested.
audio-visual requirements
The room and location of your session are listed in the Technical Sessions section and in the schedule of the mobile app. Please be on time for your session and check in with the session chair.
- Presentations are expected to be in English.
- Limit the presentation to key issues with a brief summary.
- Time your presentation to fit within your designated time span, leaving time for audience questions.
- You may bring copies of your paper or other handouts to distribute to the audience.
POSTERS
Poster presenters need to provide a hard copy of their poster to display on-site. Presenters can either bring a pre-printed copy with them, or arrange to print on-site at Welcome to the 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting!
The poster boards measure 96 inches wide by 48 inches tall. We recommend a poster size of 72 inches wide by 36 inches tall. You may find best practices and more information here.
You may bring your printed poster with you or arrange to have it printed locally in Atlanta. Below are two nearby FedEx Office locations that can assist with printing services:
FedEx Office | Store #1065 (Inside Georgia World Congress Center)
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1513
[email protected]
404-223-4660 or 404-591-0001
Fax: 404-223-4776
Location: Building B Lobby, Level 4
Hours:
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Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Saturday: Closed
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Sunday: Closed
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Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FedEx Office at Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park
100 CNN Center NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
[email protected]
470-633-3310
Hours:
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Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Monday–Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SESSION CHAIRS
The role of the chair is to coordinate the smooth running of the session. Please begin your session on time with a brief introduction and remind attendees to silence their phones. Meeting rooms will not have reliable internet access. Please keep the session on track and do not let anyone speak over their allotted time. After your session, use the online form to record your session title, estimated session attendance, and any no-show speakers.
what to expect in atlanta
Before arriving in Atlanta be sure to check out the official Know Before You Go Page!
