Thank You for Presenting at the Bridge & Geotechnical Conference 2026

Format & Timing 

• Presentation Type: Oral 

• Duration: 15 minutes total (12 minutes for presentation + 3 minutes for Q&A and transition) 

• Schedule: Please see the programme for session times/days  

• Session & Specific timing: The session you are part of is included in your acceptance email. The exact timing of your presentation will be advised in May/June but you can see where the sessions are placed in the overall programme currently  

Technical Setup 

Oral presentations will take place in rooms equipped with dedicated audio-visual support at the NZICC, Auckland. We will be using Level 5 (room allocations to be confirmed).

Each room includes: 

• Lectern with microphone 

• Large screen with 16:9 projection 

• AV technician support at the back of the room

Presenter Guidelines

• Save your slides in 16:9 format 

• Name your file as: Day_Session_FirstName_LastName (e.g., Monday_1A_Jacopo_Nesi) 

• Upload your presentation to Dropbox by Friday 21 August 2026 

• Bring a backup copy on a USB stick, a speaker prep room will be available  

• Use the lectern computer – personal laptops will not be used unless pre-organised by special request

• A speaker prep desk will be onsite to aid any late uploading  

Does Your Presentation Include Media?

• Embed videos/animations directly in your slides 

• Include video files in your upload 

• Mac users: Ensure compatibility with Windows systems

• Non-New Zealand passport holders require a NZeTA or visitor visa 

• Check visa requirements early 

• Request a visa invitation letter by emailing bridgegeo2026@confer.co.nz

• If the presenting author has changed, please notify us 

• Delegates must seek permission from presenters/authors and event leaders to photograph or record presentations

• Photography and videography commissioned by the local organisers may occur during the conference. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, email: bridgegeo2026@confer.co.nz