PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
• A Deepwater Operations/Topsides, Platforms and Hulls-branded slide template is provided for your use, located in the Speaker Toolkit
• Keep slide content clean and easy to read from a minimum distance of 75 ft, use at least 28-pt. Arial (or similar) font
• Limit each slide to no more than six lines per slide and not more than 6-8 words per line
• Replace words with images when possible
• Trade or Company name should appear on the title page & contact information page ONLY
• If acronyms are used, provide explanation
• Author information, including contact information, should appear on the last slide of your presentation

DELIVERING YOUR PRESENTATION
• Arrive early to upload your presentation. Start on time and end on time
• Have a strong opening and closing
• Use audiovisuals to reinforce ideas and to accommodate different learning speeds and language barriers
• Refer to case studies, research, and other facts to validate information
• Summarize at the end of the presentation and close with a memorable idea that leaves the attendee with a positive impression
NOTE: Speakers who represent suppliers should avoid commercial announcements
 
ONSITE CHECKLIST
• Remember to bring your presentation on a USB, speaker notes and a copy of your presentation
• Pick up your speaker badge from the Registration Desk  
• Visit the conference room prior to your session and meet a technician

PRESENTATION LENGTHS AND TIMINGS
Please keep your presentation within the allocated time. If you are unable to conclude your presentation before the time expires, a graceful conclusion is to tell your audience that you will be available after the session to continue. 

SPEAKER AWARDS
The conference advisory board members will evaluate each presentation and presenter. At the end of the conference, one award will be given to BEST PRESENTER for delivery and one for BEST PRESENTATION for content. Please plan to join us for the presentation of awards that will take place at the end of the conference.

AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
The conference room will be equipped with the following audiovisual equipment:
• LCD projector
• Screen (screen ratio is 16:9)
• Microphone
• Slide advancer
• A computer loaded with Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint