On this page you will find important information relating to your presentation within the official program at Wounds Australia 2026 Conference.
Overview of Requirements
Included below is a checklist to assist you to manage your presentation items and the relevant deadlines.
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Prepare your oral / poster presentation according to the guidelines |
Refer to the relevant program guidelines below |
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Oral presentation template Template used to prepare presentation |
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Oral presenters only |
Please upload onsite at the conference
via speakers preparation room
At least 3 hours before session commencement |
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Poster presenters only
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Poster presentations are required to be self printed ahead of the conference and brought onsite A0 sizing required Ensure you bring velcro hook to display your poster |
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Have any questions regarding your presentation?
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Contact the Wounds Australia 2026 Program Manager |
Program enquiries
Program Manager c/o MCI Australia
For all questions and enquiries about abstracts, speakers, and program information.
Oral presentation guidelines
Wounds Australia 2026 Conference is being held as in-person conference. Therefore, speakers are only to give in-person presentations.
This information is for all oral presentations. These guidelines include instructions on how to prepare your presentation.
Presentation template
It is recommended that all oral presenters use the official presentation template when preparing their presentation. This template is already in the 16:9 ratio for you.
Presentation requirements
- Presentations should be prepared in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Mac users must ensure files are compatible with PC systems before arriving onsite. Please advise the conference organisers if you are using a Mac.
- Personal laptops and USBs cannot be used in session rooms.
Other compatible software:
- Windows XP
- Office XP (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Windows Media Player
- Quick Time
- WinZip
- Adobe Acrobat
- Flash Player
Movies & Sound Files
If your presentation contains embedded movies or audio files:
- Ensure all media files are embedded correctly and tested in presentation mode.
- Keep all presentation files, images, videos and audio files together in one folder.
- Re-save your presentation after updating any file links.
Loading your presentation
All speakers are required to pre-load their presentations at the speakers’ preparation room at least 3 hours prior to their session commencing.
The Speakers Preparation Room is located in Skyway Room 2 on Upper Level of Adelaide Convention Centre.
All presentations will be networked to the presentation rooms; therefore, you need to ensure your presentation is loaded prior to your speaking time.
It will not be possible to use your own laptop or USB for your presentation
During your session
- Presentations will be delivered live and in person.
- Audience questions will be moderated by the session chair.
- Presenters are expected to remain for the full duration of their session and participate in Q&A.
On the Day Checklist
Before your presentation, please ensure you:
- Have uploaded your presentation in the Speakers’ Preparation Room
- Arrive at your session room at least 20 minutes before your session starts
- Are seated at the front of the room prior to the session commencing
Poster presentation guidelines
IMPORTANT:
In 2026, all posters will be presented as physical posters and displayed in the Poster Gallery within the Exhibition Hall.
You will be required to pre-print your poster and bring it with you to the conference.
Poster template (information coming soon)
It is recommended that all poster presenters use the official poster presentation template when preparing their poster, however this is not mandatory. This template is already in the A0, portrait style.
Poster format for printing
The official poster size is A0, portrait with the below specifications:
- 1189mm high and 841mm wide – maximum size
Each poster is permitted 1 x A0 display.
You are required to print your poster in the correct sizing otherwise it will not fit in the Poster Gallery.
You are also required to bring velcro hook to display your poster.
Poster presentation and judging
Posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference at the Poster Gallery within the exhibition hall.
Poster presenters are allocated a 3-minute mini oral presentation session. Please refer to your email with details of your allocated time.
Presenters wishing to be considered for judging must be present at their poster at the scheduled time, ready to present and answer questions from the judges. If a presenter is not present at the allocated time, the judges will proceed to the next poster. Any no‑shows will forfeit judging and will not be eligible for awards.
Delegates attending the conference will be able to browse the presentations at their leisure.
The conference app will also allow delegates to contact you regarding your work with any questions they may have.
Chairperson guidelines
Please use the detailed guidelines to assist chairpersons with managing their assigned sessions.
What can I expect on the day?
The session room will be setup and ready for your session when you arrive.
At the front of the room there will be a head table for two. The chairpersons will sit at the head table and manage the session from there.
Speakers in the session should sit in the front row and will come up to the lectern to present/answer questions.
What if I need help?
In all session rooms, there will be an AV technician and dedicated program manager who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
How will Q&A work?
How will Q&A work? - App examples
What is expected of me as chairperson?
The chairperson is expected to manage the session, and this includes but is not limited to the following actions:
- Introduce the session
- Introduce the speakers (biographies are not necessary due to time constraints, full name and presentation title is sufficient)
- Facilitate Q&A through the conference app
- Ensure the session runs to time and does not exceed the allocated time
- Close the session and thank speakers/audience
Discuss with your co-chairperson how you will divide the role within the session. For example one may choose to open/close session while the other may choose to facilitate Q&A.