Preparing for your Oral Presentation

Each concurrent session at the 2025 ITAA Annual Conference will include four presenters, scheduled sequentially within a 75-minute session block. To ensure a smooth and professional presentation experience, please follow the guidelines below:

Presentation Format and Timing

• Each presenter will have 15 minutes to deliver their presentation.
• A brief 3-minute Q&A period will follow each individual presentation.
• The session will be presided over by a designated Session Presider, who will manage time and facilitate transitions.

Submission of Presentation Materials

• Presenters must submit their final presentation file (e.g., PowerPoint or PDF) to the Session Presider no later than one week prior to the conference.
• This advance submission allows the presider to review the session flow and prepare for timing and transitions.

Role of the Session Presider

The Session Presider will:

• Serve as the timekeeper for each presentation.
• Provide card time cues to presenters as they approach the end of their 15-minute slot (typically at the 10, 12 and 14-minute marks).
• Moderate the Q&A portion following each presentation.

Tips for Presenters

• Rehearse your presentation to ensure it fits within the 15-minute time frame.
• Be concise and focused, allowing time for meaningful audience questions.
• Include a clear introduction, a summary of key findings or outcomes, and a conclusion.
• Prepare to engage briefly with the audience during your 3-minute Q&A segment.

By adhering to these guidelines, presenters help maintain a professional and timely session environment that benefits all attendees.

We look forward to your contribution to the 2025 ITAA Annual Conference program.