Guidelines for Oral Presentations

The time allocated for each oral presentation is 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for discussion.

Presenters are encouraged to prepare their presentations using the recommended conference presentation template. Download here.

For effective time management and clear communication, presenters are advised to follow these recommendations:

• Limit the presentation to no more than 15 slides.
• Focus on key messages and main results rather than detailed background information.
• Use clear visuals (figures, charts, diagrams) and avoid text-heavy slides.
• Ensure that all slides are easily readable when shared online.

Oral presentations must be delivered in English.

Guidelines for Poster Presentations

Poster presentations will be delivered online during dedicated poster sessions. On the day of the conference, posters will be uploaded to the SBD website and will be publicly accessible for up to one month after the conference.

Posters must be prepared in digital format (PowerPoint or PDF). Posters will not be printed and will be viewed online only.

The objective of the poster is to present research information clearly, concisely, and in a visually appealing way, suitable for online viewing.

When preparing your poster, please follow these guidelines:

• Include a clear and informative title, as well as the authors’ and co-authors’ names and affiliations.
• Avoid overloading the poster with excessive text or too many graphics.
• Use figures, graphs, and diagrams wherever possible; keep textual explanations brief.
• Use a large and readable font size (at least 24-point) and organise content in columns for easier on-screen reading.
• Clearly indicate the sequence of tables, figures, or graphs using highlighted or coloured labels.
• Avoid unnecessary abbreviations, acronyms, or jargon, and ensure consistent font usage throughout the poster.

Authors are encouraged to use the official poster template provided by the conference. Download here.

Posters should be submitted electronically via email to SBDconference@vdu.lt.

Poster presentations must be prepared in English.