Format

Acceptable electronic formats:

• PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx)
• Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)

Size:

• Widescreen (16:9) format

Guidelines for presenters using:

Microsoft Windows

• Office PowerPoint 2013

Apple Macintosh OSX

• Apple Keynote 6.5

Preparing the Slides

Avoid Overcrowding:

• Use no more than 7 words in width and 7 lines in height
• Use key words instead of whole sentences
• Limit information to a single point
• Use simple graphs with a limited number of captions

Text Font:

• Choose a font that is easy to read
• Do not use italics
• Do not use script type
• Do not use decorative type
• Do not use ALL CAPS

Graphs:

• Limit bar graphs to 7 bars
• Limit pie graphs to 7 wedges and place labels outside the pie
• Limit line graphs to 2-3 lines and use simple scales

Text Color:

• Use a light text on a dark background
• Avoid using too many colors
• Avoid using colors that clash

Slide Content:

• Do not use industry logos or brand names

Uploading Your Slides

Speakers should upload their slides prior to the Conference