PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
There are three types of presentations:
- Oral presentations
- Poster presentations
- Lightning talks (for students only)
For the first two options, authors are requested to submit a well elaborated extended abstract (~2 pages) or a longer paper format. The primary difference between an extended abstract and paper is that the author will likely only receive research credits for a paper and not for an extended abstract, even though both submissions will be peer reviewed.
For Lightning talks, students need only submit the Title of their talk by the abstract submission deadline date. They will submit their PowerPoint slides a week before the conference. For more information, read these Tips for a Successful Lightning Talk.
Authors are requested to submit a well elaborated extended abstract (~2 pages) or a longer paper format. The primary difference between an extended abstract and paper is that the author will likely only receive research credits for a paper and not for an extended abstract, even though both submissions will be peer reviewed.
In order to allow for a fair peer review process, authors are requested to submit by 30 June 2024 (the initial date was 31 May 2024, but has recently been extended). . Authors will be notified within one month of whether their submission has been accepted.
Abstracts are to be submitted as Microsoft Word documents using the SAGA specified format only.
The abstract template is available for download to assist you in this task. All authors are requested to use this template and adhere to the guidelines – failure to do so will result in request for resubmission.
- Abstracts must be a minimum of two pages and a maximum of six pages, including figures
- Abstracts must be text with legible graphics embedded
- Abstracts must be submitted as a .doc or .docx file only. Documents will be converted to pdf once submitted.
Abstracts may be submitted for the following channels:
Oral presentation
- Speakers will have a 15 min presentation slot with 12-13 min for the presentation and 2-3 min for questions.
- Keynote speakers will have a 30 min presentation slot, 25 min for the presentation and 5 min for questions.
- Your presentation needs to be in .ppt using the 16:9 ratio (landscape)
- Please rehearse your presentation to make sure you don’t go over the allocated time slot given. Presentations (.ppt) need to be uploaded to your session room’s computer before the start of the session – ideally during the Welcome Function on 1 October 2024.
Poster presentation
- 15 min are allocated to poster presentations
- Your presentation needs to be in .ppt using the 16:9 ratio (landscape)
- 1 PowerPoint slide, no animation
- Posters be displayed on 50″UHD screens around the venue. There is therefore no need to print your posters (no display facilities will be made available for hard copies).
- All posters must be submitted by Friday, 20 September 2024
Each presenting author must register and pay to attend the Conference. On submission, the author(s) must indicate whether or not they agree to publish the abstract in all Conference publications/proceedings including via the website. Successful abstracts must be presented by the author(s) or a nominated party. Acceptance or otherwise is at the discretion of the Organising Committee whose decision is final. Authors must pay their own accommodation, travel, incidentals. Should no presenter be available for the Conference the abstract will be removed from the proceedings.
Abstract Submission
All abstracts must be submitted directly to abstracts@sagaconference.co.za
