For your reference:
Format of Presentations:

Platform Presentations
Time: 15 mins
Description: Oral presentation of paper with the use of audiovisual aids to a seated audience.
Discussion: 15 mins at the end of the session

Poster Presentations
Time: On display throughout the conference in the exhibition area
Description: Reports in which information is summarized using brief written statements and graphic materials (photos, charts, graphs, diagrams) to be mounted on a poster board.
Discussion: Will be held during coffee breaks (will be scheduled once accepted)

Poster Presentation Information
Please find below the dimensions for your poster submission. 



Abstract Format

Language: All abstracts are to be written in English. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to alter abstracts where the English structure makes comprehension difficult.

Submission: All abstracts must be submitted via the Online Abstract Form. This should be limited to a maximum of 500 words, single spaced (no smaller than 10 point type), in MS word and should include the following:

· Title of abstract

· Names and contact details of author(s) organisation , city /country, email, phone numbers, fax numbers and mailing address. Please indicate the presenter clearly. Also please provide a biography (not exceeding 3 lines) with your abstract.

· The abstract must fulfill the objectives of the conference and fit into the conference theme and one of the conference topics.

· The abstract must include the following headings clearly: Purpose, Relevance, Participants, Methods, Analysis, Results, and Conclusions.

(Please provide evidence of ethical approval and funding acknowledgements if any.)

A compatible computer with overhead projector and screen will be provided to the speaker for powerpoint presentation


Terms and Conditions
1. The scientific committee reserves the right to make the final decision about the abstract acceptance and its scheduling into the program based on topics and time constraints.

2. The language of the conference is English and all speakers must have good control over the language.

3. All abstracts must be prepared using the abstract submission guidelines.

4. Each presenter may submit a maximum of two abstracts.

5. Each abstract submission must indicate if the material was published or presented in any prior conferences or if it received any awards.

6. All presenters must register to attend the conference within a maximum of 2 weeks of acceptance of the abstract and be present at the time of their presentation.

7. A certificate of appreciation will be given to all the presenters to honour their presentation.

8. Power point will be the primary resource for platform presentation and will be available at the conference.

9. Some sessions may be video or audio taped.

10. Presenters must not use the session as a marketing opportunity for products\equipment.

11. All accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference Abstract Book subject to confirmation of the presenter’s registration.

12. Fee or payment of travel /living expenses or registration charges will not be provided.