Guidelines for Authors and Presenters

Abstract guidelines

Download BCT18 Abstract Format

Poster Presentation

  • All posters must be created in the “portrait” orientation (not “landscape”)
  • The size of poster should be A0 (84.1 x 118.9 cm).
  • Mounting materials fitting to the boards (velcro tape or pins, etc.) will be provided.
  • All presenters have to finish setting up their posters before 13.00 on 18th June 2026. The poster can be removed after 14.00 on 19th June 2026
  • All presenters need to be at their own poster during the poster sessions. Please check the scheduling program to interact with judges and fellow participants
  • Oral Presentation

    Presentation preparation

  • Speaking time (Researchers and University Students): 15 minutes overall (10 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)
  • Speaking time (High School Students): 10 minutes overall (8 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for Q&A)
  • File type: PDF only
  • File name: presenter code (e.g. OD-01.pdf, OS-05.pdf)
  • Slide size/Aspect ratio: 16:9
  • On the day of the presentation

  • Upload time: 48 h before the session starts, at least 1-2 hours before the presentation time at the registration desk
  • Please go to the presentation room 10 minutes early.
  • A pointer will be provided for presenters.
  • All files loaded to the congress computers will be automatically deleted at the end of each day.