Instructions for Speakers & Chairs
EWMA 2027
Oral Presentation (Invited by EWMA)
Presentation Format
Talk duration
The talk duration was communicated by email.
Number of slides
No limit – depending on the talk duration.
File format: PPTX
Keynote files are not supported.
Slide size: 16:9
The EWMA template or another 16:9 template should be used.*
Important Information
* All fonts must be embedded in the presentation. Video files must be submitted separately, as they cannot be embedded in the presentation.
Company Logos & Brand Names
A company logo (of a sponsoring company) and/or a brand name may be shown on one slide only during the presentation. Please note that brand names included in the abstract title or text will be replaced with generic terms by the Conference Secretariat.
Conflict of Interest
A Conflict of Interest declaration must be included as the first or second slide. The EWMA template or another template may be used.
Presentation Upload
Presentations can be uploaded in two ways:
Before the Conference
A link will be provided by email at the beginning of April 2027
- Upload your presentation via the link provided.
- Technical support will be available via the upload platform.
- Presentations uploaded in advance can still be replaced onsite if changes are required.
Onsite
Bring your presentation on a USB flash drive
Upload at the Speakers Upload Centre at least 3 hours before your oral presentation.
- A technician will check and upload the presentation to the central conference server.
- Your presentation will then be available in the room in which your oral presentation is scheduled.
- Personal laptops are not permitted for presentations.
Early Morning Sessions
Speakers scheduled for early morning sessions on Thursday and Friday are requested to upload their presentation before the conference or the day before their session.
Oral Presentation (Free Paper)
Presentation Format
Talk duration
8 minutes presentation + 2 minutes for questions and discussion
Number of slides
No limit – depending on the talk duration.
File format: PPTX
Keynote files are not supported.
Slide size: 16:9
The EWMA template or another 16:9 template should be used.*
Important Information
* All fonts must be embedded in the presentation. Video files must be submitted separately, as they cannot be embedded in the presentation.
Company Logos & Brand Names
A company logo (of a sponsoring company) and/or a brand name may be shown on one slide only during the presentation. Please note that brand names included in the abstract title or text will be replaced with generic terms by the Conference Secretariat.
Conflict of Interest
A Conflict of Interest declaration must be included as the first or second slide. The EWMA template or another template may be used.
Presentation Upload
Presentations can be uploaded in two ways:
Before the Conference
A link will be provided by email at the beginning of April 2027
- Upload your presentation via the link provided.
- Technical support will be available via the upload platform.
- Presentations uploaded in advance can still be replaced onsite if changes are required.
Onsite
Bring your presentation on a USB flash drive
Upload at the Speakers Upload Centre at least 3 hours before your oral presentation.
- A technician will check and upload the presentation to the central conference server.
- Your presentation will then be available in the room in which your oral presentation is scheduled.
- Personal laptops are not permitted for presentations.
Early Morning Sessions
Speakers scheduled for early morning sessions on Thursday and Friday are requested to upload their presentation before the conference or the day before their session.
After the Conference
Accepted abstracts will be published in the EWMA 2027 Conference App.
Authors are also encouraged to submit their work as an article to the Journal of Wound Management.
Electronic Poster Instructions
Presentation or Display
Important Information
E-poster can NOT be uploaded in Helsinki.
E-poster that are not uploaded before the conference will not be available for display during the conference in Helsinki.
Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference app.
Upload Link
The e-poster upload link will be sent to all e-poster presenters at the beginning of April 2027.
Upload Deadline
21 May 2027
E-poster Display
E-posters will be displayed throughout the conference on touch screens in the e-poster area in the Exhibition Hall.
All e-posters will be available on all screens.
E-poster Formats
File format: PDF
Landscape
Max. 5 PDF pages
DIN A0
841 mm x 1189 mm, landscape
Important Information
Hyperlinks, animated images, animations and animated slide transitions are not supported and will not function in e-posters.
E-poster Regulations
Product & Company References
Generic names must be used when referring to products or companies.
Brand names may be included as a reference at the bottom of the e-poster.
Advertising & Corporate Logos
Advertising and corporate logos should be avoided on the e-poster.
Sponsored Posters
Sponsored posters should include a statement such as: “This work has been made possible by an educational/research grant from X Company”.
Important Information
E-posters that do not comply with the above policy may be removed.
E-poster Language
Your e-poster must be in English or Finnish.
English-language programme
Abstracts accepted for the English-language programme must be presented in English.
Finnish-language programme
Abstracts accepted for the Finnish-language programme must be presented in Finnish.
E-poster Upload
All e-posters must be uploaded before the conference via a dedicated link sent by email.
Upload Link
A link will be provided by email at the beginning of April 2027
Industry Symposia Presentations
Important Information
- Speakers may participate in industry symposia for a maximum of two companies at the same EWMA conference.
- Speakers are responsible for informing any company inviting them to speak in an industry symposium if they have already accepted an engagement with another company.
- Companies are encouraged to ask invited speakers whether they have already accepted an industry symposium engagement with another company.
- Each session room is equipped with a laptop and projector. Personal laptops cannot be connected.
Presentation Format
Number of slides
No limit – depending on the talk duration.
File format: PPTX
Keynote files are not supported.
Slide size: 16:9
All fonts must be embedded in the presentation. Video files must be submitted separately, as they cannot be embedded in the presentation.
Microphone
Lectern microphone: No action required.
Headset microphone: Contact the technician at the back of the room 15 minutes before the session.
Presentation Upload
Presentations can be uploaded in two ways:
Before the Conference
A link will be provided by email at the beginning of April 2027
- Upload your presentation via the link provided.
- Technical support will be available via the upload platform.
- Presentations uploaded in advance can still be replaced onsite if changes are required.
Onsite
Bring your presentation on a USB flash drive
Upload at the Speakers Upload Centre at least 3 hours before your oral presentation.
- A technician will check and upload the presentation to the central conference server.
- Your presentation will then be available in the room in which your oral presentation is scheduled.
- Personal laptops are not permitted for presentations.
Early Morning Sessions
Speakers scheduled for early morning sessions on Thursday and Friday are requested to upload their presentation before the conference or the day before their session.
Chairs in EWMA Sessions
General Guidelines
Journal
Comments
Discussion
Pace & Clarity
Timekeeping
Remind speakers of their presentation time limit and ensure that the session stays on schedule.
Ask speakers to speak slowly and clearly, particularly for the benefit of non-native English speakers.
Lead the discussion and invite questions from the audience. Ask participants to introduce themselves and speak clearly into the microphone. Repeat or paraphrase questions when needed to ensure that everyone can follow the discussion.
Comments should be based on current knowledge and evidence. Be aware that a lack of comment may be interpreted as agreement with the information presented.
If a presentation is considered suitable for publication in the Journal of Wound Management, inform the Conference Secretariat.
Additional Guidelines for Free Paper Sessions
No-show
First-time Presenters
Feedback
No-show Presentations
If a presentation cannot be given or a presenter does not appear, use the remaining time for questions or discussion.
First-time Presenters
If one or more first-time international presenters participate in the session, the chair will be notified before the conference. Evaluate the presentation using the form provided in the session room and return it to the room hostesses after the session.
Presenter Feedback
Feedback is highly valued by free paper presenters. If time allows, stay after the session to discuss the presentation with the presenter.
Staff in the Room
Each session room is staffed by:
Technical Support
1-2 technicians in each room
EWMA Hostesses
1-2 EWMA hostesses in each room