1. Requirements (For Your Reference – Can Delete this Slide from the Final Draft)
Deadlines: See For questions, please contact
Submit a Complete Final Draft: You are solely responsible for the content of your presentation. Incorporate feedback from colleagues before submitting to ARDC.
After you submit your presentation file, modifications will not be accepted unless requested by ARDC. Conference organizers will apply any proofreading and formatting modifications that may be necessary to prepare the file for distribution.
The proofed/formatted version of the PowerPoint file will be pre-loaded on the shared laptops and cannot be altered at the event.
Publication Release Form: Please do not include content in your presentation that can’t be released for distribution, and please plan to make whatever arrangements are necessary within your organization to submit the signed publication release form on time.
Multimedia Files: If you wish to include multimedia files in the presentation, please submit the additional files together with your PowerPoint draft. (Linked files will be stored in the same folder as the PowerPoint.)
Please let us know which slides contain multimedia elements so we can confirm that they will play correctly on the laptops used during the event.

2. Using this Template (1 of 2) (For Your Reference – Can Delete this Slide from the Final Draft)
Appropriate Number of Slides: Please include the appropriate number of slides for the time available (neither too few nor too many). Note that:
Regular presentations are scheduled for 50 minutes (usually about 30 – 60 slides), plus 10 minutes for Q&A.
Tutorials are scheduled for 65 minutes (usually about 45 – 90 slides), plus 15 minutes for Q&A.
Slide Size: Please do not adjust the size of the slides in the Page Setup. This must be set to Custom: 11 in x 8.5 in.
Fonts: If your presentation uses fonts that are not commonly installed by default with Windows®, please switch to a more common font.
Choose Home > Editing and open the drop-down list on the Replace button. Choose Replace Fonts.
Alternatively, you can open the PowerPoint options window (available from the Office button in PowerPoint 2007, and by clicking the File tab in subsequent versions) and select an Embed fonts option on the Save page.

3. Using this Template (2 of 2) (For Your Reference – Can Delete this Slide from the Final Draft)
Editing the Slide Footer: Use the Slide Master view to insert your personal information into the slide footer.
In PowerPoint 2016, 2013 and 2010, choose View > Master Views > Slide Master.
In PowerPoint 2007, choose View > Presentation Views > Slide Master.
Note that there are three slides in the Master view. The footer is edited on the first slide (the one titled “Click to edit Master title style”); you may need to scroll up to view this slide.
Please don’t remove or adjust the clock element on the title slide. This uses a PowerPoint “add-in” that will be installed on the presenter laptops.
Importing Slides from Another PowerPoint File: For best results, please start from this ARDC template and then import selected slides from the other presentation.
Choose Home > Slides > New Slide > Reuse Slides.
Make sure the Keep source formatting check box is NOT selected.

4. Can the Audience Read Your Slides
Can the Audience Read Your Slides? (For Your Reference – Can Delete this Slide from the Final Draft)
Remember that the presentation will be projected on a screen in a darkened room.
Keep font sizes at 20pt or (preferably) higher. You may need to shorten the text, or split the content onto separate slides.
Limit the use of colored text and These can be very difficult to read on the screen.
Make charts, plots, tables and images as large and clear as possible. If the graphic is difficult to read, carefully consider whether it should be removed or replaced.
colored backgrounds.

5. Presentation Content Tips (For Your Reference – Can Delete this Slide from the Final Draft)
Try to fit the content of your presentation to the interests of the audience and the time available.
Always be aware of the key points you are trying to make. It may be better to limit the amount of material that you cover in order to make sure you can present the important points effectively.
Because of the applied, practical nature of the ARDC, it is often better to focus more on the concepts and practical applications rather than the specific details of the equations.
ARDC provides a forum for learning, connecting and sharing best practices and real-world solutions. It is not intended to be a marketing event. Please avoid making an overt “sales pitch” for your company’s products or services.

6. Effective Presentation Skills (For Your Reference – Can Delete this Slide from the Final Draft)
Practice! Make sure you know the material thoroughly and are aware of the timing. Give yourself enough time for an effective conclusion at the end of the session.
Take a few minutes in advance to get comfortable with the microphone, timing devices, etc. The moderator can help with a sound check.
Speak slowly and enunciate clearly. Pause when appropriate to give yourself and the audience time to think.
Try not to read from the slides (or your notes) for any extended length of time.
Try not to overuse the laser pointer.
When you receive questions from the audience, make sure that everyone in the room could hear the question.

7. 12:40:11 PM
Begins at: X:XX AM, XXXday, September Xth
[Red/Blue/Green] Track, Session #
Presentation Title
Presenter’s Name and Affiliation (Please enter this exactly as you want the info printed in the Proceedings.
List the primary author first, followed by co-authors, if any.)
If you wish, you may include your company logo here.

8. Introduction OPTIONAL SLIDE (but strongly recommended)
Briefly tell the audience who you are and introduce the material that will be covered in this session.
NOTE: Please limit the discussion of your organization’s products and services to include only the information that may be truly necessary for attendees to understand the content of your presentation.

9. <This slide is optional, but strongly recommended>
Agenda
Introduction min
Topic min
Topic min
Topic min
Topic min
Summary min
Questions min
<You can adjust as needed to fit your presentation, but make sure the times add up to the scheduled time allowed.>
<This slide is optional, but strongly recommended>

10. Vocabulary OPTIONAL SLIDE
Please be aware of how the audience will respond to unfamiliar acronyms and specialized vocabulary within your presentation.
If applicable, provide a list of relevant acronyms and terms, along with their definitions.
Alternatively, you can define the terms as they occur in the course of your presentation.

11. Content of the Presentation
REQUIRED SLIDES
Insert the slides you wish to discuss during the presentation. Keep in mind the tips provided in slides 1-6 of this template.

12. Summary OPTIONAL SLIDE (but strongly recommended)
Summarize what has been learned and present conclusions.

13. Where to Get More Information
OPTIONAL SLIDE
List any relevant books, articles, electronic sources, training sessions, consulting services or other resources.

14. Insert Your Name REQUIRED SLIDE(S)
Provide a “bio” slide for the primary author and, if applicable, additional slides for co-authors.
Please provide at least:
Name
Title
Company
Address or Phone Number
If desired, you may also provide other relevant information about your education, work experience, etc.

15. Questions <REQUIRED SLIDE> Thank you for your attention.
Do you have any questions?