MEF19 Speaker Guidelines

Welcome Speakers!  Please find below important details and deadlines to help you prepare your presentation.

Presentation Slides Due:

Draft slides - Tuesday, 18 October 2019
Final slides - Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Presentation Format:
All slides must be prepared in Microsoft Powerpoint (.pptx) 16:9 widescreen format in your company template.
Draft and final presentations should be emailed to Briana Shieh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Speaker Practice Sessions:
On Monday, 18 November, from 12:00 pm - 5:00pm speakers will have the chance to walk through your slides with PSAV team.  

Speaker Registration & Badge Pick-up:
There will be a dedicated Speaker Registration desk next to Main Registration.  You may pick up your badge starting on Monday, 18 November at 8:00 am.

Technical Requirements & Specifications

  • Please arrive in the back of the room 15 minutes prior to the start of your presentation
  • Our PSAV team will meet with you to test microphones and provide instructions
  • Confidence monitors with a timer will be available
  • A hand-held slide advancer will be provided

Important: If your presentation includes special audio, animations or a video, please contact Briana Shieh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Monday, 11 November with specific requirements.

Presentation Slides Available for Attendees:
MEF intends to post presentations of all presenters. Please let us know if you do not want your slides to be made available to attendees.

Video Recording:
MEF19 will record Monday workshops and Tuesday/Wednesday Main Plenary sessions. The edited versions of these videos will be posted after the event.

Questions or special requests, please contact Briana Shieh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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