Instructions presentation and pitch

Oral presentations are scheduled in parallel sessions spread over the two days of the congress. Authors are allotted 15 minutes for presenting, including time for questions and discussion. Authors will be asked to upload their presentation before the start of their parallel session. We have listed some tips to help you prepare your talk. 

Tips to prepare your presentation

At NWO NAC, you will have an excellent opportunity to practise your academic skills, such as giving poster presentations and poster pitches. Posters will be displayed only on one of the conference days, linked to the topics of parallel sessions. You will be informed beforehand which day you are expected to present your posters. Please note that posters can only be presented in an A0 portrait (vertical) orientation of 841 x 1189 mm (width x height). When it comes to designing a scientific poster, we have compiled a few ‘best practices’. 

Read more about the best practices

A poster prize will be awarded to the three best posters made by early-career scientists, so if you take note of these tips, you might increase your chances of winning! 

45 seconds is all you get to pitch your poster, so make it quick! Make sure to mention your name and the title of your poster on your slide (download available below). You won't be the only person pitching, so make use of a cliffhanger, share a remarkable result or answer a triggering question to capture the attention of the viewers.

Please send your slide in PDF format to nac@nwo.nl before 2 April 2026. This will ensure a smooth transition between the pitches, which in turn will help captivate the viewers priceless attention. Unfortunately those who don't hand in their slide on time run the risk of not being able to present a slide during their pitch.