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Presenters should visit the room in the morning or during a break before their session begins to upload their presentation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Preparing Presentations\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Upon arriving in the room, please open the appropriate presentation folder if it is not already open and make sure the presentations for that session are ready to launch.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Introducing Speakers\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please confirm that all speakers are present in the room before the session begins. Plan to provide a brief introduction for each speaker. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Launching Presentations\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is best to launch each presentation just prior to introducing the speaker so that the title slide is displayed, including the presentation title, speaker name, title, and organization.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Launch the presentation by selecting the already open file from the taskbar or dock and clicking \u003Cstrong>Presentation\u003C/strong> mode in the PowerPoint menu.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once a presenter has finished, \u003Cstrong>minimize (do not close)\u003C/strong> the presentation. Then open or maximize the next presentation before introducing the next speaker.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Remote slide advancers with integrated laser pointers will be available at the podium so that speakers can advance their own slides.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Timing\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is essential to stay on schedule. Flash cards will be provided in each room to help manage time. The cards indicate:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>5 minutes\u003C/li>\u003Cli>2 minutes\u003C/li>\u003Cli>1 minute\u003C/li>\u003Cli>End presentation\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Please use these cues consistently to ensure all sessions run on time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If a speaker exceeds the allotted time, please stand and move toward the podium as a visual signal. If necessary, you may politely intervene by saying:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ci>“With all due respect, we must end your presentation now. Your full paper is available in the Proceedings for those who would like more details.”\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each presentation, including Q&A, is limited to a maximum of \u003Cstrong>20 minutes\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>No-Shows\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If there is a no-show, please \u003Cstrong>do not\u003C/strong> begin the next presentation early. 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