PRESENTATION TYPES

Full oral presentation

Three (3) or more papers will be presented together with other related talks in parallel sessions. The slots will be assigned by the programme committee.

Duration:15 minutes plus 5 minute questions & answers
Submission as:            Full oral presentation

  • Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
  • Select from the drop-down menu the topic that fits the subject area of your submission (Info for WCB: if you are unsure which topic best fits your abstract, please consult the sub-topic list that is available on the website).
  • To ensure the best possible presentation of your abstract, please avoid any unnecessary formatting.
  • Please check all information thoroughly before submitting, as all information will be published as given.

Note:  Some contributors whose paper submission is unsuccessful may be offered space in the short oral presentation session or the poster session.  

Short oral presentations

Short presentations of max. 6 minutes that briefly introduce the presenter’s work to potentially interested audiences for later follow-up. Questions will be taken only if time remains in the 6-minute slot. The slots will be assigned by the programme committee.

Duration:6 minutes including questions & answers
Submission as:            Short oral presentation

  • Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
  • Select from the drop-down menu the topic that fits the subject area of your submission (Info for WCB: if you are unsure which topic best fits your abstract, please consult the sub-topic list that is available on the website).
  • To ensure the best possible presentation of your abstract, please avoid any unnecessary formatting.
  • Please check all information thoroughly before submitting, as all information will be published as given.

Note:  Some contributors whose short oral presentation submission is unsuccessful may be offered space in the poster session.  

Poster presentations

Authors can illustrate their study findings using a poster. All posters will be available for viewing. Poster presenters will be invited to stand by their posters and present their research to attendees during allotted breaks.

Duration:Not applicable
Submission as:            Poster presentation

  • Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
  • Select from the drop-down menu the topic that fits the subject area of your submission (Info for WCB: if you are unsure which topic best fits your abstract, please consult the sub-topic list that is available on the website).
  • To ensure the best possible presentation of your abstract, please avoid any unnecessary formatting.
  • Please check all information thoroughly before submitting, as all information will be published as given.


Panel/Symposium Session

If you would like to present an entire thematic session, which comprises several individual talks (max. 5), you may submit for a panel / symposium session. The session may be structured around linked papers and discussion, or involve other activities and formats (e.g. debate, workshop, panel Q&A, film plus discussion). Submitting author should indicate the theme, overall abstract, names of other presenters and Chair.

Duration:90 minutes
Submission as:            Panel/Symposium Session

When submitting a session, please include the following information
  • Title (of the session)
  • General summary of the panel; (not exceeding 3000 words)
  • Name of the Chair (Main Chair, Co-chairs are optional)
  • Names of all presenters (at least 1 presenter per individual talk)
  • Titles of individual presentations (a maximum of 5 individual talks may be submitted per session)
  • Abstracts for individual talk (250 words) that are included in the session

Workshops (WCB only)

Workshops comprise of half-day meetings around a topic among a small group of participants (15 – 25 persons). If researchers or organizations wish to organize workshops during the WCB, they are welcome to do so. Please note that we only have a limited space for workshops. All workshop organizers and participants must register for the World Congress.

Duration:90 - 180 minutes
Submission as:            Workshop

When submitting a Workshop, please include the following information
  • Title
  • Summary of the workshop (not exceeding 1000 words)
  • Names of workshop organisers
  • Biosketches of workshop organisers (no more than 50 words each)
  • Estimated number of participants, time period preferred (between 90-180 minutes). Please include this information at the end of your abstract.