To ensure the success of the forthcoming APGCE 2026, and to meet the expectations of the delegates, it is important that presenters adhere to certain standards and guidelines. These are explained in the following pages and you are kindly requested to read them carefully.
As a presenter, you are going to communicate the result of your work. In doing so, you should consider carefully who your target audience are and what is of interest to them.
It should be kept in mind that most delegates are practising geoscientists who expect to leave the conference with new ideas and developments that are applicable in their respective business activities.
Additionally, the amount and detail of information that can be communicated in a 15-minute presentation is very limited. This means that complexities, detailed derivations and involved arguments will fail to reach your audience. Simple statements and illustrations are easier to understand, and these must convey the essence of your presentation.
Each presentation should be limited to 15 minutes. A total of 20 minutes has been allocated for each presentation, comprising 15 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for the Q&A session. The Session Chair will facilitate the discussion and manage the Q&A segment.
All presentations must be in English and scheduled timing must be strictly adhered to.
Commercialism
APGCE does not permit presentations that are commercial in tone. A company logo may appear on the first or last slide of the presentation. Company slide templates may not be used. No product names or trademarks may be used. The Programme Committee reserves the right to refuse permission to display any presentation slides considered as commercial in nature.
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Cancellations/Withdrawal
If you are unable to deliver your presentation or need to withdraw from presenting due to unforeseen circumstances, please notify us as soon as possible by email (glm@eage.org). Early notification will enable us to make the necessary arrangements and ensure the smooth running of the programme. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
All presenters (both oral and e-poster) are required to report to the Presenters' Desk to confirm their attendance. Upon arriving at the conference venue, please collect your conference badge at the Registration Desk before proceeding to the Presenters' Desk for check-in. We encourage all presenters to check in with the Presenters' Desk immediately after collecting their conference badge. This will allow us sufficient time to assist you and ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place before your presentation session.
e-Poster Presentation
An e-poster is an ideal medium for an informal exchange of ideas and for discussions. We believe that an e-poster presentation is equal in importance to an oral presentation.
The e-poster will be on display via e-stations throughout the conference. To give presenters a platform for presentation, all e-poster presentations will be organized in respective poster sessions (similar to oral presentations). The e-poster sessions will have a dedicated chairman and a dedicated time slot when presenters are expected to be present at the allocated e-station to deliver their e-poster presentations. To facilitate proper presentations, the e-poster sessions will take place in separate and quiet area.
Your objective defines what you wish to achieve with your presentation. To achieve a realistic objective, you must consider the characteristics of your audience - their motives for attending your presentation, their interests, their knowledge level and their intentions.
The structure of a good presentation is as follows:
We recommend you make an overview with the estimated timing of your presentation and to prepare yourself for questions from the audience. Rehearsal of your presentation is strongly recommended! Please note that presenting to a live audience can take a little longer than during a rehearsal.
Session Format
Presenters are required to be present at the designated e-poster station 15 minutes before the start of their session.
Each presenter is given 15 minutes to present with a 5 minutes of Q&A/discussion to be facilitated by the session chair. Therefore, you are advised to prepare an 15 minutes presentation to avoid overrunning the session. To have a successful presentation, make sure your e-poster is attractive, well laid out and self-explanatory. The explanation of your e-poster should complement your digital display.
Please be informed this is a physical conference and will be held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 16-17 November 2026.
Presentation Submission Guidelines (Poster)
Please use the mandatory APGCE Presenter Slide Template when preparing your presentation. This requirement applies to both oral and poster presentations.
PPT Submission Deadline: Friday, 28 August 2026 (Please submit your PPT file via email to glm@eage.org). If the size of your file is too large, you may submit/send via WeTransfer or other appropriate platforms.
The submitted PowerPoint presentation (PPT) will be reviewed by the Session Chair of the respective sessions. Should any revisions be required, you will be notified and provided with a deadline for submitting the revised PPT.