FAQs for Presenters

Q. How much time do I have to present?

A. Presenters will have 25 minutes TOTAL per presentation which includes presenter introduction(s), presentation and Q&A. The longer the presentation, the less time available for Q&A and vice versa.

Q. When will there be more information on sessions and presentations?

A. Information on session roll-outs, roles and responsibilities, and more will be on TAC’s website under Conference section in early summer.

Q. Is there a TAC or conference PowerPoint template I should use for my presentation?

A. No. Presenters are permitted to use their own or company template. If you wish to include a TAC Conference logo/graphic, contact Christina Ghazal, Meetings and Events Coordinator.

Q. Can I make changes to my presentation/paper after I have submitted the draft version.

A. Yes. You can make changes to your file up until September 14 when the final presentation is due.

Q. Will my presentation be recorded?
A. Yes. All presentations will be recorded, voice and onscreen presentation.

Q. Will my paper be published?

A. All accepted and presented conference papers will be published on TAC’s website ‘Conference Papers’ section, the TAC library catalogue and the Transportation Research International Database (TRID).

Q. How do I submit my draft presentation?

A. Login to the TAC’s online submission portal using your same login credentials as the one used to submit an abstract. Visit the section ‘I am a Presenter/Author’ and select the option ‘Submission Upload’.

Q. Do presenters have to register and pay?

A. Yes. All presenters must pre-register and pay to attend the Conference as a delegate. Visit the Registration Information page for fees and details. Early-bird ends June 27.

Q. When will I be notified if I am accepted to present at the Conference?

A. All submitters will be notified by mid-June if their submission is accepted for presentation at the Conference.

Q. When will I know my scheduled presentation date and time?

A. Presenters will be notified in early August when they are scheduled to present.

Q. Who should be notified if I have a presentation scheduling conflict?  

A. Scheduling conflicts should be addressed in writing to Christina Ghazal, Meetings & Events Coordinator at cghazal@tac-atc.ca.

Q. Can I make changes, after I submit the final presentation?

A. No. Once you submit the final presentation, you can no longer make changes.

Q. Are there any presentation tips for presenters?

A. Yes. TAC will provide some tips on preparing for your session and presentation in early summer.

Q. Can I use my own laptop to present?

A. No. All presenters must use the laptop provided in the session room. No exceptions allowed.

Q. What should I do if I can no longer present and someone else is presenting in my place?

A. Changes must be requested in writing to Christina Ghazal, Meetings & Events Coordinator by September 1.

Q. How can I submit my final paper?

A. Login to the TAC’s online submission portal using your same login credentials as the one used to submit an abstract. Visit the section ‘I am a Presenter/Author’ and select the option ‘Final Submission Upload’.

Q. Where will my accepted paper be published?

A. Accepted papers will be published on TAC’s ‘Conference Papers’ webpage, catalogued in TAC's Library and the Transportation Research International Database (TRID).