Virtual Presentation Guidelines

If you are involved as a presenter in the 2021 Spine Society of Australia 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting program, then you've come to the right place. Here you will find guidelines, deadlines and useful tips for speakers, chairs and poster presenters.

Briefing Session

  • Briefing Sessions are available for anyone involved in the SSA 2021 program (except for Talking Poster Presenters).
  • Briefings are scheduled to run the week beginning MONDAY 08 NOVEMBER 2021
  • We estimate these sessions will run for 30 minutes.
  • A unique link to book into one of these sessions will be sent shortly. 
    If you need this resent, please contact the Conference Secretariat via ssa2021@dcconferences.com.au 
  • Limited spaces available in each briefing session. Book early to secure your preferred session time by FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2021
  • Further information about the importance of these briefings can be found via the link below:


Pre-Recording Deadlines

  • All Speakers, Free Paper Presenters, Top Ten Poster Presenters and Talking Poster Presenters, are asked to
    pre-record their presentations.
    Further individual guidelines will be sent to you directly.
  • All presentations must be submitted as an mp4 video file. File names must be saved using format outlined below:

Conference_Day_Session Number_Time_First Initial_Last Name

e.g. SSA2021_Fri_1.1_0900_J_Smith.mp4

Free Paper Presentations

  • Pre-recorded presentations for any session within the conference program are due MONDAY 08 NOVEMBER 2021
  • FILE NAME: Before you upload your presentation, please rename file as:

    Conference_Day_Session Number_Presentation Time_First Initial_Last Name
    E.g. SSA2021_Fri_01_0900_J_Smith.mp4

  • Please upload via the Dropbox link:  https://www.dropbox.com/request/gxLfWLDgitAXaFjDUk0G

UPLOAD YOUR FREE PAPER PRESENTATION


Top Ten Poster Presentations

  • Pre-recorded Top Ten Poster presentations are due MONDAY 08 NOVEMBER 2021 
  • FILE NAME: Before you upload your presentation, please rename file as:

    Conference_Day_Session Number_Time_First Initial_Last Name
    E.g. SSA2021_Sunday_TopTenPoster_1200_J_Smith.mp4

  • Please upload via the Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/xMadah6RkJtlm6ZADyAV

UPLOAD YOUR TOP TEN POSTER PRESENTATION


Talking Poster Presentations

  • Pre-recorded Talking Poster presentations are due MONDAY 08 NOVEMBER 2021 
  • FILE NAME: Before you upload your presentation, please rename file as:

    Conference_Poster ID_Poster title_ First Initial_ LastName
    E.g. SSA2021_25_Superb Spine Poster_J_ Smith.mp4


  • Please upload via the Dropbox link:  https://www.dropbox.com/request/IAY5bVAFmtzPlPOUaLMC

UPLOAD YOUR POSTER PRESENTATION

If you are unable to meet this deadline, please contact ssa2021@dcconferences.com.au to discuss. 



Recording Your Presentation

  • Your presentation recording must not exceed your allocated presentation time.
  • We recommend recording your presentation using Zoom and to set the aspect ratio of your PowerPoint to widescreen 16:9 format. Details of how to do this will can be found in the Guidelines below. 
  • Please try to have the same background and outfit/hair style during your pre-recorded presentation and the live conference.This will achieve a consistent view for attendees.
  • Before recording your session, please read through the guidelines, downloadable via the link below:


Speaker Guidelines

  • Please take the time to read through the guidelines available via the link below, as well as the list of tips. We recommend doing this before you record your presentation, as well as the day before the meeting to ensure you are fully prepared and comfortable with the virtual format.
  • These documents include helpful information on what you will need to be able to successfully present at SSA 2021, as well as a pre-session timeline.

Chair Guidelines

  • Your role is an important one. Please read through the available guidelines below before your session.
  • You will be invited to a briefing session to ensure you are familiar with the setup and comfortable with the virtual portal. 

Talking Poster Presenters

  • All talking posters will be displayed as a pre-recorded 3-minute presentation. These recordings will be displayed alongside your abstract in a dedicated poster gallery.
  • Start your recording with a title slide that includes your abstract title, name and organisation. Please use the template provided via the link below.
  • Pre-recorded Talking Poster Poster presentations are due: MONDAY 08 NOVEMBER 2021
  • Please upload via the Dropbox link:  https://www.dropbox.com/request/IAY5bVAFmtzPlPOUaLMC


Still need help?

Contact us via ssa2021@dcconferences.com.au or call +61 0 434 551 301.





Important Dates

Registrations are open


SSA 2021 Virtual Conference

Friday 26 November -
Sunday 28 November 2021

Conference Secretariat

DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street
North Sydney NSW 2060

PO Box 637
North Sydney NSW 2059

P  +61 2 9954 4400
 ssa2021@dcconferences.com.au

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