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PEERS 2023 Speaker Deadlines
DEADLINES:
- Papers Due to Session Chairs – July 12, 2023
- Final Papers Due to TAPPI – September 6, 2023
- Presentations Due to Session Chairs – September 13, 2023
- Final Presentations Due to TAPPI – October 3, 2023
PowerPoint Templates Here
The PowerPoint Template will automatically download to your computer
PowerPoint decks need to be in 16:9 aspect ratio.
Your paper and presentation are subject to peer review and must comply with TAPPI antitrust and commercialism guidelines. Submission guidelines are listed below, and more detailed information/tips are also available in the following locations:
Speaker Management System Access & Instructions
Once approved, your materials will also be included in the Conference proceedings, with your permission. You may give TAPPI your permission on your submission form in the Speaker Management System.
Tips for Preparing Visual Presentations
General Guidelines
- Use the TAPPI PEERS PowerPoint Template for your presentation.
- Final presentations, in the form of a slide deck, must be uploaded to the TAPPI Speaker Management system prior to the conference (unless you’ve made other arrangements with your session chairperson).
- Company name may be displayed on the first slide only. Trade names may be used only once.
- If your deck contains crucial information which can stand alone, consider providing your audience with printouts that they can refer to later.
- All presentations must be in compliance with TAPPI’s antitrust and commercialism Policies. Your deck will be reviewed prior to your session. Any slides that are not compliant will not be allowed in your presentation.
Tips for Creating your Slide Deck
- Consider using only images as slides, rather than text. It serves as visual support while not forcing people to read while you’re talking.
- If you are using text, select a simple font that is clear and easy to read. Sans-serif is best for slides, and be sure to use a minimum 30 point type.
- Use a maximum of 3 fonts per presentation. This includes different sizes, as well as bold or italic versions of the same font.
- Limit each line to 6 words, and 6 lines to each slide. You want to use the keywords that reinforce your ideas, not create complete sentences.
- Limit your slides to a maximum of 2 per minute.
- Think of your slides as visual support for your ideas – they should not introduce new ideas or contain information that will distract your audience from your talk.
- Use a template and keep a uniform background throughout your presentation. Consistency in terms of color, font, and design is key.
- Ensure there is good contrast between your background and your typeface and/or graphics.
- Use simple graphics that are high in contrast. Avoid dense tables, charts, etc.
Tips for using Graphs & Charts
- Graphs and charts should contain at least 2 different, high contrast colors. Use different colors, not shading, to denote graph data.
- Always include a legend for charts so that your audience will have all the visual information available at a glance.
- Select the appropriate chart for your data. Bar and pie charts are easier to read, but sometimes line charts are necessary. In those cases, ensure your lines are well contrasted and easy to follow. (Note: It may be better to use solid/dashed/dotted lines for a chart rather than different colors. Always test your charts before making a final decision.)
Antitrust Guidelines
Attendees at industry events in the US are becoming increasingly sensitive to antitrust compliance at face to face meetings. Therefore, we remind all authors to follow these simplified guidelines in your paper or presentation slides. The full TAPPI antitrust guidelines may be found here.
- Mention of current or recent (i.e., within the last 90 days) or future production costs generally (including prices paid for raw materials, supplies, and labor), and overall production or distribution costs with respect to any specific products should be avoided.
- Projected or actual cost savings related to a specific technological improvement or operational change may be discussed, as long as the specific before and after costs are not mentioned. Further, no comment whatsoever may be made about selling price changes that may occur as a result of the cost savings.
Commercialism Guidelines
Although commerce is a driving force for our technologies, TAPPI technical sessions are not a platform for commercial (sales) presentations. Presentations that are technical and objective enhance the credibility of the presenter and his or her organization. Restricting commercialism ultimately benefits both the presenters and the TAPPI audience.
Excessive use of brand names, product names or logos, failure to substantiate performance claims, and failure to objectively discuss alternative methods, processes or equipment are indicators of sales presentations. Note: If the technical paper you submit does not comply with TAPPI guidelines, it will not be printed in the proceedings. You will be notified if any issues need to be addressed and will have an opportunity to correct the problem. Here’s how to avoid some common violations:
For more specifics, please review the Commercialism Guidelines document.
Still Have Questions?
We're here to help! Contact Us: General Conference/Program questions:
Natasha Bush-Postell, Division Manager
+1 (770)209-7278
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Brittany Simms, Meeting Planner
+1 (770) 209-7275
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Pat Stiede, Speaker Relations Manager
+1 (770) 209-7214
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