An Interactive Session is designed to engage participants actively and in an interdisciplinary way. These 60 to 90-minute sessions are ideal for exploring complex topics in a more dynamic and participatory format, whether through panels, interviews, idea pitches, or workshops.
This session type encourages approaches to knowledge sharing on cutting-edge topics on microbiology. It is an excellent choice for those who want to foster interactive learning and create a memorable experience for attendees.
Interactive Sessions
View the presentation guidelines
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View the presentation guidelines |
Session presentation guidelines
All speakers presenting in a session (whether selected via abstract submission or invited by the session organizer) must also download and use the template provided.
Once you have downloaded the appropriate template and your presentation is ready, please upload it on the presentation file upload platform by 13 July, 23:59 CET. Presentations not uploaded by this deadline will need to be submitted onsite in the Speaker management room. To ensure a smooth process, we have prepared speaker guidelines to assist you with your presentation upload.
Guidelines for Sessions
Presentations are formatted for widescreen (16:9), and all presentations must be in PowerPoint file (media and special fonts must be embedded).
A good presentation has a clear objective, a well-defined structure, and uses clear and simple illustrations.
Tailor your presentation to a diverse, international audience with varying microbiological backgrounds.
Focus on key findings, implications, and scientific relevance.
Avoid heavy text—use visuals, diagrams, and graphs where possible.
Ensure all images and data are clearly labeled and cited.
Do not use abbreviations or explain them clearly at the beginning.
Rehearsal of your presentation is strongly recommended! Please note that presenting to a live audience can take a little longer than during a rehearsal.
Please be very careful that your presentation is scientific and not commercial. Company logo or trademarks are allowed only on the first and the last slide of the power point presentation.
It is important to adhere to the time schedule.
The review process
FEMS is committed to fostering programmes that reflect our core values – of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, therefore we support and promote diversity of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, discipline, career-stage and geography, among other domains across all areas of the Congress & Exhibition.
Abstracts submitted are scored and evaluated based on originality of data and the potential significance of the findings.
Reviews are blind, meaning that reviewers do not see the names of submitters, or their affiliations.
Priority will be given to interactive session proposals which address provocative topics, trending in the microbiology environment and promote interactivity within the audience.
