This page contains information to help speakers prepare for your participation at the 20th DIHAD Conference.
Session format
Presentation format and time allocated: Please refer to the format and time provided by the DIHAD Team.
Language: Your presentation and PowerPoint slides must be in English. English-Arabic simultaneous translations will be made available during the sessions.
Presentation slides
Contents and format:
- We recommend presentations created using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Slides must be in 16:9 (widescreen) format for them to be displayed on the screen properly.
Template: We highly encourage you to use the DIHAD Conference PPT template. Download PPT template here.
Submission of slides: Speakers will be required to come to the “Speakers Desk” onsite (located inside the Conference Hall), to save their presentation prior to their session.
We recommend that speakers save their presentation at least 30 minutes before the start of their session. A member of the technical team will assist in saving the presentation, along with assisting in any minor changes, if required.
Speakers may opt to submit their slides in advance to triza.sumulong@dihad.org until 16th of April. If the file is large, you can send it using WeTransfer, Dropbox or Google Drive. After 16th of April, we kindly request you to bring your slides to the Speaker desk onsite.
Audio Visual requirements
In the interest of running seamless transitions between presentations, speakers cannot use their own laptops. All slide presentations will be saved to the main computer.
The conference stage will be set up with:
- 16:9 ratio screens
- Podium
- Sofa chairs for panel sessions
- Handheld microphones
- Wireless microphones
- Slide clicker with pointer
- Sound system
There will be an AV technical team present to assist you. If you have any special technical requirements, please let the DIHAD Team know by emailing triza.sumulong@dihad.org by 16th of April
On arrival
Once you arrive at the DWTC venue, please proceed to the VIP and Speakers Registration Desk to collect your badge. Kindly note that you are entitled for 3-day access to the Conference, Exhibition, Workshops and Lunch Area (registration is not required). There will also be complimentary coffee breaks served at the designated Coffee Area available for everyone.
Please be at the Conference Hall at least 15 minutes before your session to make sure everything is in order and be prepared should there be last-minute program changes.
Speakers Interview by INDEX Media
DIHAD’s official Media Agency, INDEX Media, will be present at the Conference Hall following the session to conduct interviews with speakers regarding their event experience and the topics discussed at the Conference. Each interview is expected to last approximately 2-4 minutes.
Conference promotion
We encourage you to promote your involvement in the Conference on social media, your website, blog and other communication channels. If you will be posting on social media, don’t forget to use the hashtag #DIHAD20th. Please see the available social media design posts for download here. If you have any other promotional requirements, feel free to contact us. Tag and follow us on social media:
X/Twitter: twitter.com/dihad
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dihad
Facebook: facebook.com/DIHADorganisation
Instagram: instagram.com/dihad_
We look forward in welcoming you at the DIHAD event and let us know if you need any further details.
For any assistance, please contact Triza at triza.sumulong@dihad.org.