Presentation Types

When submitting your abstract you will be asked to select a presentation type from one of the five options listed below:

Papers (20 mins)

The purpose of a paper is to present a focused and detailed analysis and argument within a time limit (20 mins). Papers are presumed to “stand alone” as engagements with the conference theme (or a sub-theme), while also allowing and encouraging scope for audience questions and discussion (10 mins after each speaker). Individual papers will be organised into panels according to shared concerns, approaches, or issues.

Workshop (60 mins)

The purpose of a workshop is to enable up to three presenters to stimulate discussion and ‘hands-on’ activity on a topic that relates to the conference theme (or sub-themes). Workshops are intended to combine theoretical and practical approaches with a focus on methodology with respect to cross-disciplinary research communities, including: performing arts, humanities, cultural heritage, education, librarianship, archival studies, and e-research. In submitting an abstract for a workshop, presenters need to nominate the workshop leader along with the names of all presenters. The same guidelines for abstracts apply.

Colloquium session (90 mins)

The colloquium sessions will provide an opportunity for up to three presenters to speak in a more open and conversational setting with conference attendees on a topic that relates to the conference theme (or one or more of the sub-themes). Presenters are encouraged to present different perspectives on their chosen topic with a view to inviting audience interaction and discussion. In submitting an abstract for a colloquium, presenters need to nominate the colloquium convenor along with the names of all presenters. The same guidelines for abstracts apply.

Poster

Posters offer presenters the opportunity to disseminate research and analysis of a topic related to the conference theme via a visual and argumentative artefact. Presenters will have the opportunity to address audience questions and discussion during scheduled “poster sessions”. Physically, posters must be no larger than 32” x 40” (81cm x 101 cm approx.); content must appear on one side of the poster only; the poster must be easily wall-mountable. Poster presenters should be attentive to aesthetic concerns. The same guidelines for abstracts apply.

Virtual paper (20 mins)

For participants with virtual registration there is the option to present a 20 minute paper via interactive video conference. Participants will need a computer with webcam, microphone and high-speed internet access. Virtual papers will run concurrently with other sessions.

All conference rooms will be equipped with data projection, computer, and white board facilities.