24° SICMF CONGRESS
11-14 JUNE 2025
NAPLES - ITALYUniting Innovation and Expertise for the Future of Maxillofacial Surgery.
24° SICMF CONGRESS
11-14 JUNE 2025
NAPLES - ITALYUniting Innovation and Expertise for the Future of Maxillofacial Surgery.
Presentation & Session Guidelines
SICMF 2025 brings together lecturers, researchers and clinicians from across the world. To guarantee a smooth scientific programme, every contributor must follow the role‑specific instructions below. Please read the guidelines that apply to you and respect the indicated deadlines and speaking times.
1. Roles & Definitions
| Role | Typical Session | Deliverable | Standard Speaking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker (Keynote / Plenary) | Plenary | Slide presentation | Keynote 30 min Plenary 20 min |
| Oral Communication Speaker | Oral Communication | Slide presentation of accepted abstract | 6 min talk |
| Panelist | MEETs panel discussion | Verbal contribution (slides optional) | As instructed by the Session Chair |
| Moderator / Session Chair | Any | Session management | — |
2. Technical Requirements (all roles using slides)
- File format: Only PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx) is accepted. Keynote/other formats must be converted before delivery. You can download the template in section 7.
- File delivery: Upload your final file at least 2 hours before your session in the Speakers’ Preview Room (Ground Floor, Stazione Marittima, Technical Secretariat). Personal laptops are not permitted in the session rooms.
- Presentations are transferred electronically to the session rooms; files are deleted after the Congress to protect copyright.
- English slides are appreciated. Simultaneous Italian↔English interpretation is available in all plenary rooms.
3. If You Are a Speaker (Keynote or Plenary)
- Observe the allocated time strictly:
- Keynote lectures: 30 min.
- Plenary talks: 20 min.
- Follow the technical requirements in Section 2.
- Arrive in the room 15 minutes before the session starts and remain until the discussion ends.
4. If You Are a Oral Communication Speaker
- Present the accepted abstract in a dedicated Oral Communication slot.
- Timing: 6 minutes per talk.
- Keep the deck concise (≈6–8 slides is ideal) and deliver it as per Section 2.
- Arrive in the room 15 minutes before the session starts and remain until the end of the discussion block.
5. If You Are a Panelist (MEETs Sessions)
- MEETs are interactive panel discussions steered by a Session Chair / President.
- Format & timing (including any slides) are entirely at the Chair’s discretion. Expect a briefing beforehand or at the start of the session.
- Slides are optional. If you plan to use any, comply with Section 2.
- Arrive in the room 15 minutes before the start to agree on last‑minute details with the Chair and technical staff.
6. If You Are a Moderator / Session Chair
Be in the session room at least 15 minutes early to meet speakers/panelists and confirm the running order.
Keep the session on time:
Keynote – 30 min
Plenary – 20 min per talk
Oral Communication – 6 min per talk
Panel discussion – as per your plan (notify panelists in advance).
Introduce each contributor briefly (name, affiliation, talk title/role).
Facilitate the session using the aisle microphones provided.
Report any technical issue to the room technician immediately
7. Further Information
- Detailed Programme:
View the interactive calendar and PDF at SICMF 2025 CALENDAR PAGE - PowerPoint Template (.pptx):
- ⬇︎ Download the Official Template
All slide presentations must use this template. - Admission Ticket:
Every participant must carry a valid Congress admission ticket. - For any enquiries please contact the Technical Secretariat in the Speakers’ Preview Room.