Please find information below to help with your preparations for your presentation at the 2026 Student Success Conference.

Venue: Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort | The Lands of the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples

Attendance type: in-person

Session Presentations
Poster Presentations
Downloads

Program

The program for the Conference can be found here.
Please take note of your Session ID (eg: 01A, 07C, 11F).

Session Presentations

Submitting your Presentation

Presenters are asked to either :

  • bring their presentation with them on a UBS stick, or
  • upload your presentation prior to arrival.

There is no capacity to use your own computer.

Please make sure your file is saved as your Session ID (eg: 12B, 01A)

Downloads

Neither of these are required to use in your presentation, but you may if you wish.

Speaker’s Preparation | Check-in Desk

A Speaker’s Preparation Desk will be available for Speakers needing to check in their presentation files. The desk is located near the registration desk, and will be staffed at the following times:

  • Monday 29 June :  10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tuesday 30 June : 7:45am – 3:30pm
  • Wednesday 1 July : 8:30am – 1:30pm

Even if you have pre-uploaded your file, please check in at the desk to make sure your file is ready.

Presentation Upload

Before uploading your submission, please make sure the file is saved as your Session ID, and saved as either a .pptx or .ppt file.

Click here to upload your Presentation

If your browser is not compatible with the upload system please bring your presentation on a USB, and submit at the Speaker’s Preparation Desk.

If you change your presentation and wish to upload a new version, just use the same file name as before and the system will replace your old submission.

Audio Visual Equipment

Each of the Session rooms will be equipped with the following:

  • Screen (16:9 aspect ratio)
  • Presentation computer (running Microsoft PowerPoint)
  • Remote presenters’ mouse
  • Sound System
  • Lectern
  • Computer audio
  • Wireless internet

Room Set-up

Each room will be set as follows:

  • Minyama Rooms 1 to 4 – set with round tables, 7-8 chairs per table
  • Wandiny Room 1 & 2 – set with round tables, 7-8 chairs per table

Presentation Length

For a Refereed Papers and Good Practice Report the recommendation is:

  • Speaker(s) presentation: 20 (recommended) -25 mins (maximum)
  • Questions: 5 (minimum) – 10 (recommended)

For an Emerging Initiatives the recommendation is:

  •  Speaker(s) presentation time: 10 (recommended) -15 mins (maximum)
  • Audience participation & discussion: 15 (minimum) – 20 (recommended)

For LaunchPads the recommendation is:

  • 7-minute presentation (with 3–5 slides).
  • Each session will feature four presentations followed by a 20-minute panel Q&A

Tips for Presenters

  • Stand with Purpose
    – Lectern Use: Stand behind the lectern if you need notes, but avoid hiding behind it. Step aside occasionally to connect better.
    – Without Lectern: If you’re free to move, stand confidently—don’t pace or sway.
  • Speak Clearly and Slowly
    – Project your voice so the back of the room hears you.
    – Enunciate and pause for emphasis—especially after important points.
  • Make Eye Contact
    – Sweep the room. Pick a few people in different areas and connect with them.
  • Avoid Reading Slides
    – Your slides are visual aids, not a script. Expand on what’s there—don’t duplicate it verbatim.
  • Start Strong
    – Begin with a story, striking fact, or question to hook attention early.
  • Use Visuals Wisely
    – Keep slides clean and readable. Use visuals to illustrate—not clutter—your points.
  • Be Mindful of Time
    – Practice to ensure you stay within your allotted time slot, including Q&A.
  • Repeat the Audience’s Questions
    – Especially important in large rooms or when not everyone can hear the question.
    – This gives you time to think and ensures clarity for the whole audience.

Poster Presentations

Poster abstracts and images will be printed in the conference handbook to allow delegates to identify posters of interest to them prior to the event. Posters will remain on display throughout the conference (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

A dedicated poster session has been programmed for the extended morning tea break on Tuesday morning. We ask each presenter to stand besides the poster for the duration of the session.

Please include on your poster all contact details including name(s), organisation name, job title and email address(es). Bringing some extra business cards to leave at your poster is also a good idea.

Poster Installation

Poster boards will available from 8:00am, Monday 29 June in the Conference Foyer. Presenters are able to install their presentations from this time. All posters must be in place by 10:00am on Monday 29 June.

Posters can be removed at the end of afternoon tea on Wednesday 1 July. Your poster must be removed by 4pm otherwise it will be discarded.

You can find your Poster Board number here.

General guidelines

Posters are suggested to be A0 size (841mm wide x 1189 mm high) 

  • The overall poster board size is 2.0 (h) x 1.2 (w). One poster will be displayed on each side of the board. Feel free to use all the space how you see fit.
  • The panels provided as back drops will be velcro compatible. The organisers can provide the necessary velcro fixers.
  • You will be sharing the poster panel with one other poster so please stick to the maximum dimensions allowed.
  • Poster Presenters will need to print their poster presentation and bring it with them to the conference.

Suggestions for effective poster presentations

  •  An overall left to right presentation (rows), rather than a top-to-bottom (columns), facilitates smooth traffic flow past your poster.
  • All printing should be presented in at least 16 point font, preferably in bold and not all capitals.
  • The poster should be self-explanatory, so that you are free to answer questions and discuss the research with interested persons.