PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
There are three types of presentations:
- Oral presentations
- Poster presentations
- Innovation posters
For the first two options, authors are requested to submit a well elaborated extended abstract (~2 pages) or a longer paper format using the provided template. 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 the ‘Innovation Poster’ option, authors are requested to submit a one (max 2) page including a figure or image/graphic using the provided template. Such innovation abstracts will be oriented technologies and solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and above. They are as such expected to be more commercial in nature. But they can’t be solely a promotional material. Acceptance or otherwise of abstracts will be done at the sole discretion of the Organising Committee whose decision is final. The posters will be displayed in the Special Session ‘Innovations & Investment Alley’ at the conference venue. The main author, or her/his nominated party, of an accepted abstract will be presented with the opportunity to also present a 5 min ‘Speed Talk’ of her/his innovation.
In order to allow for a fair peer review process, authors are requested to submit by 30 April 2026. If papers are submitted after the deadline, they might be considered for poster only at the discretion of the Organising Committee whose decision is final.
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 formats only.
The abstract templates are 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 rejection of the abstract or request for resubmission.
- For Oral and Poster Presentations – Abstracts must be a minimum of two pages and a maximum of six pages, including figures.
- For Innovation Posters – Abstracts must be one to max 2 pages including a figure or image/graphic.
- Abstracts must be text, in English, with legible graphics embedded.
- Abstracts must be submitted as a .doc or .docx file only. Documents will be converted to pdf once submitted.
- Use the following naming convention for the submitted file: [SAGA2026]_[SurnameFirstInitial]_[Title]_[Oral/Poster/Innov].doc (or .docx)
Example: SAGA2026_MoyoL_Basins_Oral.docx
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 near the Registration Desk during the Welcome Function on 12 October 2026. You are also welcome to email them to abstracts@sagaconference.co.za ahead of time.
Abstract Submission
All abstracts must be submitted directly via this link:
Poster presentation
- Poster authors are to stand by their posters during the Poster Session Happy Hour on Tuesday 13 October 2026 – the early evening of Day 1 of the conference.
- Your poster (digital format – see guidelines) must be submitted to info@sagaconference.co.za by 1 September at the latest.
- IGS is proudly sponsoring this event as well as the printing of every poster as a roll-up banner.
- Authors get to take their roll-up banner home at the end of the conference.
- Please click here for more detail.
- Please click here to see the pullout banner template.
- Poster authors will also be scheduled to do a 5-minute Speed Talk about their poster in the technical programme – please note your slot once the programme is published.
Innovation poster
- Your poster must be A0 size in portrait orientation
- All posters must be submitted at the latest on Monday 12 October 2026 to the Registration Desk during the Welcome Function.
- 5 min ‘Speed Talk’ are allocated to Innovation Poster presentations
- Your presentation must use a .ppt template for ‘Speed Talks’
- Please note we will be using a ‘snapper frame’ poster stand, so allow a border of no text in your poster design.
- Click below to view an image and specs of the innovation poster stand.
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.