Oral presentations

Thank you for presenting at ECCB 2026. To help ensure a smooth running of the scientific programme, please read the instructions below carefully.

Presentation format

Presentation language: English

Presentation duration:

  • Proceedings talks: 15-minute presentation followed by 3 minutes for questions
  • Highlight talks: 15-minute presentation followed by 3 minutes for questions
  • Invited and Keynote talks: please refer to the Scientific Programme or to the email entitled "Your Presentation at ECCB 2026" for your scheduled presentation time.

Date, time and room

Please refer to the ECCB 2026 Scientific Programme for the date, start time, room and duration of your presentation.

Presentation Slides

  • Aspect ratio: 16:9.
  • Accepted formats: PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF.
  • Slide design: Please ensure your slides are colour-blind friendly. For guidance, see the Poster presentations.
  • Submission deadline: All presentations must be submitted to the Speakers' Preview Centre  as early as possible and no later than 2 hours before your scheduled presentation.
  • File naming: Please name your presentation file as follows: Room_Day_Time_LastName (e.g. AD_Tuesday_1015_Smith.pptx or AD_Tuesday_1015_Smith.pdf).
  • Videos:  If your presentation includes videos, please submit each video as a separate MP4 file, named Room_Day_Time_LastName_video1.mp4 (e.g. AD_Tuesday_1015_Smith_video1.mp4).


  • Speaker's Preview Centre opening hours: 

    • Sunday 30 August: 16:00 - 18:00
    • Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September : 08:00–17:30
    • Wednesday 2 September: 08:00–16:00


On the day of your presentation

  • Please arrive at your session room at least 10 minutes before the start of your session.
  • Upon arrival, please introduce yourself to the Session Chairs.
  • The front row, next to the Session Chairs' table, will be reserved for presenters.
  • Presentations must be delivered in person using the conference computer. The use of personal laptops during scientific sessions is not permitted.
  • Please ensure that your presentation has been uploaded before the start of your session.
  • Please respect your allocated presentation time.
  • A countdown timer will be available to help you keep track of your presentation time.
  • A clicker will be provided to advance your slides. A confidence monitor displaying the current slide will be available on stage. 

Important information

📅 Find your presentation: Please check the ECCB 2026 Scientific Programme for the date, time and room of your presentation.

📤 Slides: Submit your presentation at least 8 hours before your presentation at the Speaker Service Centre.

💻 Presentation format: PowerPoint (.pptx), 16:9 widescreen. Personal laptops cannot be used during presentations.

👤 Arrival: Please be in your session room 10 minutes before the start of your session and introduce yourself to the Session Chairs.

⏱ Presentation time: Please respect the presentation duration indicated in the Scientific Programme.