{"id":2997,"date":"2023-09-19T20:47:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T20:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/?page_id=2997"},"modified":"2024-09-17T13:39:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T13:39:11","slug":"presenter-chair-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/presenter-chair-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Presenter &#038; Chair Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-2997\" data-postid=\"2997\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-2997 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_44av260 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_a17u260 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_axq9472   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Length of Your Presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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&amp;A at the end of your talk.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Slide Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An\u00a0<strong><em>optional\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>PowerPoint template can be downloaded\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/3449182.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/3449182\/2024_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_16x9_Powerpoint_Template.pptx\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use the 16&#215;9 format option in PowerPoint.<\/li>\n<li>Use type no smaller than 20pt (24pt and larger is best).<\/li>\n<li>Slides do not need to be submitted before the meeting. You will bring them with you and present using\u00a0<strong>your own computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>No full paper is requested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Your Audio-Visual Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>There will be a projector and screen in every session room.<\/li>\n<li>Please\u00a0<strong>bring your own laptop <\/strong>or notebook to connect to the projector in your meeting room. If you have a Mac, please\u00a0<strong>bring your own adapter<\/strong>. Your computer output (USB-A, USB-C, etc.) will need to connect to the projector&#8217;s HDMI input. If your computer has an HDMI port, no adapter is needed. Technical assistance will be available if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend you also bring your slides on a USB as backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Presentation Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Presentations are expected to be in English.<\/li>\n<li>Limit the presentation to key issues with a brief summary.<\/li>\n<li>Time your presentation to fit within your designated time span, leaving time for audience questions.<\/li>\n<li>You may bring copies of your paper or other handouts to distribute to the audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Posters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting! We\u2019ve partnered with the FedEx office at the Seattle Convention Center, Arch building, to offer discounted rates for poster presenters. Printing takes 24\u201348 hours, and posters can be picked up starting October 17th at 735 Pike St., just one block from the Summit CC building. Hours are M-F 9am\u20136pm, Sat-Sun 9am\u20134pm.<\/p>\n<p>Please preorder, as same-day poster printing is not available. For questions, please contact the FedEx team at\u00a0<a title=\"tel:+12064671764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+1-206-467-1764<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:usa5161@fedex.com\" href=\"mailto:usa5161@fedex.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">usa5161@fedex.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Click\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/docstore.fedex.com\/hco5161b\" href=\"https:\/\/docstore.fedex.com\/hco5161b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to preorder your printed poster for on-site pickup.<\/p>\n<p>The poster boards measure 96 inches wide by 48 inches tall. We recommend a poster size of 72 inches wide by 36 inches tall. 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Each session is 75 minutes, so divide that by the number of presenters. Make sure to allow a few minutes for Q&amp;A at the end of your talk.<\/p> <h2><strong>Slide Format<\/strong><\/h2> <ul> <li>An\u00a0<strong><em>optional\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>PowerPoint template can be downloaded\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/3449182.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/3449182\/2024_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_16x9_Powerpoint_Template.pptx\">here<\/a>.<\/li> <li>Use the 16x9 format option in PowerPoint.<\/li> <li>Use type no smaller than 20pt (24pt and larger is best).<\/li> <li>Slides do not need to be submitted before the meeting. 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We\u2019ve partnered with the FedEx office at the Seattle Convention Center, Arch building, to offer discounted rates for poster presenters. Printing takes 24\u201348 hours, and posters can be picked up starting October 17th at 735 Pike St., just one block from the Summit CC building. Hours are M-F 9am\u20136pm, Sat-Sun 9am\u20134pm.<\/p> <p>Please preorder, as same-day poster printing is not available. For questions, please contact the FedEx team at\u00a0<a title=\"tel:+12064671764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+1-206-467-1764<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:usa5161@fedex.com\" href=\"mailto:usa5161@fedex.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">usa5161@fedex.com<\/a>.<\/p> <p>Click\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/docstore.fedex.com\/hco5161b\" href=\"https:\/\/docstore.fedex.com\/hco5161b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to preorder your printed poster for on-site pickup.<\/p> <p>The poster boards measure 96 inches wide by 48 inches tall. We recommend a poster size of 72 inches wide by 36 inches tall. 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