Welcome to DPH2026! We are delighted to have you join us in Barcelona for four days of knowledge exchange, inspiring presentations, and meaningful connections. To help you prepare for your contribution, you will find below all essential information regarding the different session formats and the requirements for speakers, including guidance for presentations, posters, and demos.
Presentations Upload Requirements
Important: All presenters – including those for Day 0, Orals, Innovation and all other sessions (except Posters & Demos) – must upload their Powerpoint slides in advance.
- Deadline: 22 June 2026 !!!
- Platform: Google Drive link (shared via email from EasyChair)
- File naming format: SurnameofPresenter_NameofPresentation
- Folder: Your designated session folder (named after your exact session)
Day 0 – Student Day (23 June)
Day 0 is dedicated to our student participants. Each student has been allocated a 20-minute slot, which can be used flexibly depending on individual needs. This could include a 10-15-minute presentation (with or without slides), followed by Q&A and feedback from mentors and peers. Alternatively, students can use this time for a practice talk, particularly if they are also presenting during the main conference.
If you would like to present a poster, please bring a digital version only (could be your final PDF or one slide with the poster there) – we cannot hang printed posters on Day 0, however will be able to present it as you would during a traditional paper poster session.
Please make sure to upload your slides or digital posters by 22 June to ensure smooth technical setup on the day.
Main Track: Oral presentations
Each oral presentation slot is 15 minutes long (full papers & extended abstracts) – 10 minutes for the presentation, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. Presentations must be in PowerPoint format. There are no specific design or layout requirements – you’re free to create your presentation in the style that suits you best. Please note that we do not provide templates.
The room will be equipped with all necessary technical facilities, including a laptop, projector, microphones, Wi-Fi access, and power outlet(s).
Please upload your slides to the Google Drive by 22 June, into the correct folder and under the correct name – see above!
🏆 Best Paper Awards🏆 will be announced during the Closing Ceremony, so we encourage you to stay until the end of the conference!
Poster presentations
The Poster & Demo session will follow a walk-through exhibition format lasting one hour. There are no formal time limits per presenter – attendees will circulate around the room and interact with you directly.
All posters must be:
- Size: A1/ A0
- Layout: Portrait/ Landscape
- Format: Printed (digital posters are only accepted for Day 0)
Each participant is responsible for printing and bringing their poster to the venue.
Poster Collection and Display Instructions
Please bring your printed poster to the registration desk during lunchtime on Day 3 (26 June), where a volunteer will collect it from you. Our team will take care of displaying your poster before the poster exhibition begins. Please note that posters will be mounted using tape.
At the end of the conference, it is your responsibility to collect your poster. Following the hotel’s instructions, all posters must be removed by 5:00 PM at the latest on 26 June. Posters left behind after this time cannot be stored and will not be the responsibility of the organisers.
🏆 Best Poster Award 🏆will also be announced during the Closing Ceremony.
Demo presentations
The Poster & Demo session will follow a walk-through exhibition format lasting one hour. There are no formal time limits per presenter – attendees will circulate around the room and interact with you directly.
We will provide:
- One table per demo (1 chair if needed)
- Wi-Fi
Presenters are responsible for:
- Bringing their own laptop and any additional equipment needed for the demo
- Setting up your table by lunchtime on Day 3 (26 June), but bring delicate or valuable equipment just before the session begins, as we cannot guarantee storage or security.
There are no restrictions on the presentation format.
🏆 Best Demo Award🏆will be announced at the Closing Ceremony.
Innovation Award session
Each Innovation Prize pitch will last up to 8 minutes – 5 minutes for presentation with 3 minutes for Q&A, followed by a 10-minute deliberation by the judging panel at the end of the session.
Pitches must be prepared in PowerPoint format. There are no specific design or layout requirements – you’re free to create your presentation in the style that suits you best. Please note that we do not provide templates.
The room will be equipped with all necessary technical facilities, including a laptop, projector, microphones, Wi-Fi access, and power outlet(s).
Please upload your slides to the Google Drive by 22 June, into the correct folder and under the correct name – see above!
🏆 The winners of each category of the Innovation Award will be revealed during the Closing Ceremony.
We look forward to an inspiring and interactive conference experience in Barcelona. See you soon! 🌴☀️
Contact
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Iva Pencheva (i.pencheva@ucl.ac.uk), DPH2026 Conference Manager.