ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

1. Poster Size & Orientation

Recommended Size:

• A0: 84.1 cm x 118.9 cm
• or 3 ft (W) x 4 ft (H) — Portrait orientation

Printing Requirements:

• Print on flex / vinyl / thick paper.
• Mount the poster on the board provided at the venue.

2. Poster Layout

Mandatory sections to include:

1. Title
2. Authors & Institution
3. Background / Introduction
4. Aim / Objective
5. Materials & Methods
6. Results (with tables, graphs, photos as needed)
7. Conclusion
8. Keywords (3–5)
9. Acknowledgements & Conflict of Interest (if any)

3. Formatting

• Title font: Large, clear, readable from 2-3 metres.
• Body text: Minimum 24-28 pt (avoid small fonts).
• Use high-contrast colours (e.g., dark text on light background).
• Prefer bullet points over long paragraphs.
• Figures and graphs should be clearly labelled and include legends.

4. On-site Display Instructions

• Display posters on the designated panel on or before the specified time (as per programme).
• At least one author should be present during the poster judging session.
• Posters not removed within the given time may be discarded by the organisers.
• E-certificate for presentation will be issued only if the presenting author is registered for MPASICON and present at the session.

1. Content Type

• Surgical technique / operative steps
• Interesting or rare cases
• Complication management / “How I do it” videos
• Skill demonstrations or procedural innovations

2. Technical Specifications

• Duration: 5-7 minutes (strictly enforced).
• Aspect ratio: 16:9 (widescreen).
• Resolution: Minimum 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) preferred.
• File format: MP4 or MOV.

Audio & Privacy

• Clear narration in English.
• Background music (if used) must be royalty-free / copyright-free.
• Avoid showing identifiable patient details (face, name, ID tags, etc.).

3. Structure of the Video

Suggested flow:

1. Title slide — Title, authors, institution
2. Brief background & indication for the procedure / case
3. Step-by-step operative / procedural demonstration with narration
4. Key tips, precautions, and pitfalls
5. Outcome & follow-up (if relevant)
6. Conclusion / Take-home message (1-2 bullet points)

4. Submission Process

• Upload your video file to the official MPASICON submission link / cloud folder (details from the organising committee).
• Do not send video files via WhatsApp unless specifically requested.

File naming format (mandatory):

• Submit a corresponding abstract on the conference website under the Video Presentation category.
• Shortlisted videos will be notified via email / WhatsApp with the presentation schedule.

5. Presentation at Conference

• Videos will be played from the central console. Personal laptops / USBs will not be allowed unless pre-approved.
• The presenting author must be registered for MPASICON and present during the session for Q&A.