a. On Arrival

Please register at the main registration desks which will be open in Hall X at the following times: 

Saturday 11 October           11:00 - 19:00 hrs
Sunday 12 October             07:30 - 12.00 hrs (Postgraduate Speakers only)
Sunday 12 October             12:00 - 18:00 hrs   
Monday 13 October             08:00 - 17:00 hrs
Tuesday 14 October            08:00 - 17:00 hrs
Wednesday 15 October       08:00 - 13:00 hrs

A Speakers Desk will be located at the entrance to the preview area, Room 24, Level -1 (Blue Level), and will provide an information point for both presenters and chairmen.  We would be grateful if you could check-in at this desk so that any programme changes or messages can be relayed to you. 

b. Platform Arrangements

Sessions will be held in Halls D, H, I, K,  and P on Level -1 (Blue Level) and in Halls E1 and E2 on Level 0 (Yellow Level).  All session rooms will be clearly signposted.  Presentations should be made from the lectern, which will be equipped with fixed and lapel/tie clip microphones. There will be a remote-control system on the lectern and laser pointers will be provided.  Seats will be reserved for speakers in the front row of the room.  Please familiarise yourself with the equipment in the preview area.

c. Timing

Oral papers are allocated 8 minutes presentation time followed by a discussion period of 7 minutes.

Forum papers are allocated presentation time of 5 minutes followed by a discussion period of 5 minutes. 

Film should be no longer than 10 minutes in duration and live narration by the principal surgeon is a requirement of participation. 

Digital Interactive Presenters should provide a 2-minute summary focusing on specific data within their presentation.  This will be followed by an 8-minute discussion of the data guided by the Chairman of the session.

It is essential that you plan the timing of your presentation carefully as chairmen will adhere strictly to the time limitations within each session.

d. Programme Changes

Programme changes will be shown on the Programme Changes Board situated close to the Messages Desk in the registration area.

            e. Introduction Sheet

This form, for use by session chairmen, will be sent to you at a later date for completion.

             f. Preview Rooms - Location and Opening Hours

The Speaker Preview area for all presenters will be situated in Room 24, Level -1 (Blue Level) and will be  clearly signposted from the Registration area.  The room will be operational from 14.00 on Friday 10 October, and will be manned thereafter throughout the registration opening times.

 g. Presentation Information

o        Check in your presentation material as soon as possible and no later than TWO HOURS before the start of the session in which the
    presentation will be made

o        Speak clearly and not too fast, especially when relating figures, names etc

o        Slides should not be changed too quickly - allow time for the audience to assimilate the information displayed

  Presentation media can be collected from the Preview area half an hour after the end of the session.

  If you have any queries or problems on site, please ask a member of the Meeting staff or technical team for assistance.