Info & Guidelines
Information for Presenters
Technical requirements, presentation submission, and allocated presentation times.
Presentation Guidelines
- Accepted presentation formats are Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), Apple Keynote (.key), and PDF (.pdf).
- Windows and macOS computers will be available for presentations.
- Please send your presentation to rec2026.mb@tu-dortmund.de or bring it on a USB flash drive.
- Presentations must be submitted at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your session. USB flash drives will also be available in the presentation room for transferring your presentation to the conference computer.
- Please use the following naming convention for your presentation file: FirstName_LastName_REC2026.
- The recommended presentation format is 16:9 (widescreen).
- If your presentation includes videos or audio, please test them in advance and bring the original media files as a backup.
- If you have any special technical requirements, please inform the Session Chair before the beginning of your session.
- The REC 2026 logo can be downloaded here if you would like to use it in your presentation.
Presentation Times
| Keynote | 50 min presentation + 10 min questions 60 min total |
|---|---|
| Junior keynote | 40 min presentation + 5 min questions 45 min total |
| Regular | 13 min presentation + 4 min questions 17 min total |
Please respect the allocated time so that the overall conference program remains on schedule.
Information for Session Chairs
Timing cards, discussion management, and practical responsibilities during each session.
Timing Cards
Please use the timing cards provided during each presentation:
During the Session
- Briefly introduce each speaker at the beginning of their presentation.
- Moderate the discussion and ensure that questions and answers remain within the allocated time.
- If required, briefly repeat questions from the audience before the speaker answers to ensure that everyone can hear them.
- If there are no questions from the audience, please initiate the discussion with a question of your own whenever possible.
- At the end of the session, thank the speakers and the audience before announcing the next session or break.
- An assistant will be present at all times to solve eventual technical issues.
Travel & Campus Information
Directions to the conference venue, the TU Dortmund campus map, and information for international visitors.
Getting to the Conference Venue
Practical directions for reaching the REC 2026 venue at the International Meeting Center (IBZ).
Campus Map
A campus map for orientation around TU Dortmund University and the conference area.
International Visitor Travel Guide
Additional travel information intended especially for international REC 2026 participants.
Emergency Information
Please familiarize yourself with the relevant emergency information before the workshop.
Relevant Emergency Information
A shorter document collecting the emergency information most relevant to the conference.
Emergency Contacts
Public emergency contact information prepared for conference participants.