Presenting Author’s
Reference Page
Congratulations on being selected as a Presenting Author at the International Bridge Conference®.
- Bookmark this page and use this page as a reference source as you prepare for your Conference experience.
- Each presentation time slot is 30 minutes. It is recommended that you present for 25 minutes and allow 5 minutes for Questions and Answers.
- Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you in July.
Questions: Kristina Emmerson, k.emmerson@eswp.com
References
Create a Good Presentation (pdf)
Paper Guidelines and Template (pdf)
Paper Format Template (word doc – pdf)
Audio Visual Guidelines (pdf)
Session Chair Timer Instruction Video
Powerpoint Template: (click on template to download)
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Checklist of Important Dates — pdf version
January 13, 2025
Author’s Participation Confirmation Due
May 2, 2025
- First Draft of Paper due – Upload file here
- Title your Paper by your assigned Paper Number — Example: IBC 25-01
- Presenting Author’s Brief Bio Due – Online Form
- Presenting Author’s Registration Due (One (1) registration discount per paper, coming soon)
- Hotel Reservations Due – Hotel Website (coming soon)
May 19, 2025
- Session Chair Comments on Paper Due to Author via email
June 2, 2025
- First Draft of PowerPoint Presentation Due – Upload file here
- Title your PowerPoint by Paper Number — Example: IBC 25-01
- PowerPoints should be designed in 16:9 HD format
- Templates to choose from are above in References section
- Final Confirmation of Paper Title, Author’s/Co-Author’s Information and 100 word Revised Abstract – Online Form
June 9, 2025
- Paper Due – Upload file here
- This version will be placed on the pre-print flash drive, which will be available for purchase at the IBC Registration Desk
June 16, 2025
- Session Chair Comments on PowerPoint Presentation Due to Author via email
June 27, 2025
- Final PowerPoint Presentation Due – Upload file here
- *Note that your final PowerPoint Presentation will be preloaded on a laptop and placed in your session at the Conference
July 14-16, 2025
- International Bridge Conference®, Pittsburgh, PA
July 28, 2024
- FINAL Electronic Version of Paper due for Publication – Upload file here
(Failure to submit a final paper version by this date will result in the use of the preliminary paper copy in publication or non-publication of your paper)