Speaker Information

Speaker Resources 

Check list:

  • Upload presentation to Google Drive - by day before presentation
  • Visit the Speaker Ready room - the day before your presentation to check formatting and clarity
  • See slide tips below (speaker slide template, size, etc)
  • Check your email for a Know Before You Go message sent on August 12th from IFCN/ICCN.

Google Drive Link

Thank you for preparing your presentation for the upcoming Congress. To ensure a smooth experience for you and our onsite AV team, please upload your slides using the Google Drive link provided by August 31. You are welcome to refresh your slides up until the day before you present.

Upload Speaker Slides  

Below are the steps to complete your upload:
1. Open the Google Drive link included above and in your speaker information email.
      Select the day of your presentation
2. Click the "New" button on the top left.


3. Select "File upload"
4. Choose your presentation file (PPTX preferred; PDF accepted).
5. Rename the file by Session Number, your last name and a key word of your presentation.
     i.e. 205.3 Gutierrez IONM
     > If your presentation includes embedded videos or other media, please upload those files separately. This ensures they play correctly during your session. The technician will reintegrate embedded videos or media files into your slide deck, as long as we receive your final version of the slides by the day before your presentation. Internet access is not available to speakers to be able stream or access online videos or files during their talk. Please be sure to upload any videos or media files in advance so they can be played locally.
     to save these files, rename the file to:
     i.e. 205.3 Gutierrez IONM embedded file
6. Once the upload is complete, confirm that your file appears in the folder.
7. When you arrive onsite in Cartagena, visit the Speaker Ready Room to review the formatting of your slides and ensure embedded files were accurately attached. 
8. Technicians are not able to accept flash drives or personal computers in the Symposia rooms. Speaker slides must be received in advance—either brought to the Speaker Ready Room or uploaded to the Google Drive, no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before your presentation.

If you need to submit an updated version later, simply upload the new file using the same link and save with the same file name.

File Requirements:

  • File format: PPTX preferred; PDF accepted.
  • File name: Please use the format "Session#_LastName_Title".
  • Deadline: Upload at least 48 hours before your session.

Speaker Powerpoint Template
      Slide presentations should be in widescreen (16:9) presentation format. For your benefit, the IFCN has created a template, which is prepared in widescreen format, for use by course and session speakers. When using this template, each new slide will be in a predetermined format/style that maximizes readability and usefulness during presentations. Use of the template is recommended; not required. Please see the Speaker Handbook for more information.

 

Speakers - How to Prepare

 

Speakers are asked to bring their presentation on a flash drive in 16:9 format, prepared in PowerPoint or Keynote.

* Symposia Speakers: Upload your presentation or bring to the Speaker Ready Room in advance of the Congress to Upload Speaker Slides.

* Pre-Congress and ELATAM Speakers: Bring your flash drive or laptop directly to your session room - you will be using your laptop or sharing your slides via a flash drive on the course director's laptop. 

* Please bring embedded files as separate, individual files along with your presentation. Meet with the technician onsite to discuss how to best use embedded files during your presentation the day before your presentation.

* Wi‑Fi will not be available for speakers to access online content during their Congress presentation.

* Speakers are respectfully asked to stay within their allotted scheduled time; session moderators will conclude any presentation that exceeds the limit.  See the Program Schedule to confirm the date, time, room and other session information.

CONFIRMING SLIDE RECEIPT
*While onsite, symposia speakers are strongly encouraged to visit the Speaker Ready Room by 5:00 p.m. the day BEFORE their scheduled session to review their slides, make any edits, and confirm formatting.

* Please note: Technicians in the symposia session rooms cannot accept late or updated slides immediately prior to the speaker's presentation. Symposia presentations must be submitted through the Speaker Ready Room in advance. 

SYMPOSIA SPEAKER STIPEND
Invited Symposia speakers will receive complimentary registration to attend the ICCN Congress and a stipend, commensurate with their location, to help with travel expenses. Please view the Speaker Handbook for more information.

LOCATION STIPEND (in USD)
$300 Colombia
$800 Latin America
$1,000 Europe, Middle East, Africa
$900 United States, Canada
$1,100 Asia Oceanic

Travel expenses and accommodations for every speaker are on your own.

Pre-Congress, ELATAM and Spanish track speakers are ineligible for a stipend.

Stipends will be provided to speakers who have submitted the required documents after the Congress.

Resources  

 IFCN Licensing Permission Agreement and Release Form- ICCN
         Each speaker is required to complete this form one time only regardless of the number of presentations they are giving.

   Speaker Handbook
     The ICCN Speaker Handbook is designed to help speakers succeed. The Handbook provides clarity on expectations, due dates and resources available.

   Audiovisual Request form
         Moderators may use this form to designate additional equipment and/or supplies that are requested for your session at ICCN 2026. 

Congress Promotion Slides
         Speakers and attendees are welcome to use these slides at upcoming presentations, for holding slides and/or any opportunity to promote ICCN 2026.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at info@ifcn.info