In addition to plenary sessions where keynote speakers will address the whole assembly, concurrent sessions will be organized in the following format: 

• Paper Sessions 
• Poster Sessions  
• Symposiums 
• Panel Discussion / Workshop / Activity 
  
  

Instructions to Presenters 

All presentation formats are to be delivered in English. 

1. Paper presentations 
The time allocated for each paper presentation is 25 minutes (20 mins presentation and 5 mins of discussion/Q&A). Computers are available at the venues for your presentations. Remember to save your updated slides into a flash drive. The final presenters for each paper presentation slot will serve as the session chairpersons. (Note: Presenters may use their own laptops and bring their own mac adaptor/clicker/laser pointer.)

Instructions for Session Chairpersons (Paper)  

 To facilitate the smooth delivery of presentations, session chairpersons are requested to make sure that: 

• each session begins on time;  
• each paper presentation is allocated 25 minutes;  
• the entire session/symposium is kept to the allocated 80 minutes time slot; and  
• each session ends on time, with a few concluding remarks from the session chairperson.
  

About Presenters: 

• If a presenter is absent, please their slot empty.
• This allows audience members to move between rooms and listen to other papers without disruptions.
  
  

2. Poster presentations (Print out in hard copy - A1 or A0 portrait size) 
Each poster presenter will have access to a board space that is 1.2 meter (4 feet) wide and 1 meter (3.3 feet) high. 

Date: Wesnesday, 20 November 2025
Time: 1.00pm to 2.30pm(During the networking lunch)
Venue: Foyer area at ground level

Your poster presentation should include: 

• Title
• Authors' names, affiliation (in letters that are at least 2.5 cm high or font size 52 for Arial/Helvetica) and a QR Code (Optional) for access to further information or contact
• Abstract 
• Introduction 
• Methods 
• Results of the study 
• Discussion 
• Pictorial images (e.g., graphs and tables) depicting key results  

You may use this template or this template for poster presentations. Alternatively, you may choose to use your own designs or templates.

During the Session

• Please be present at your poster from 1:00–2:30 PM to engage with attendees and answer any questions they may have.
• Prepare a short 2–3 minute explanation of your work.

 3. Symposiums
The time allocated for each symposium is 80 minutes. Each symposium should have three presentations in total. The chair of the symposium will be appointed by the symposium presenters. A discussant is optional. Computers will be provided at the conference venue. (Note: All presenters will need to bring either their own slides saved into a thumb drive or bring their own laptop/clicker and laser pointer.)

Instructions for Session Chairpersons (Symposium presentations)  

To facilitate the smooth delivery of presentations, symposium chairpersons are requested to:  

• Begin the session on time and introduce the overarching theme of the symposium.
• Introduce each presenter briefly and ensure presentations stay within their allocated time (typically 15–20 minutes each).
• If a discussant is present, invite them to offer reflections (10–15 minutes).
• Facilitate a collective Q&A and discussion (10–15 minutes).
• Conclude with a brief summary and thank all presenters and participants.

4. Panel Discussion/Workshops/Activity 
The time allocated for each panel discussion / workshop / activity is 80 minutes. 

Panel Discussions

Panel discussions should feature 3–5 speakers and a moderator who facilitates the conversation.

• The session should begin with a short introduction by the moderator to frame the topic and introduce panelists.
• Each panelist may provide brief opening remarks (5–7 minutes each), followed by a moderated discussion around key questions.
• The final 15–20 minutes should be reserved for audience interaction and Q&A.
• The moderator should ensure a balanced and inclusive discussion.

Workshops / Interactive Activities

Workshops and activities are intended to provide hands-on, participatory experiences that engage the audience directly.

• Presenters may combine short presentations, demonstrations, or collaborative exercises.
• Participants should be actively involved in discussion or practice.
• The presenter(s) are encouraged to clarify learning objectives at the start and provide a brief synthesis at the end.

We are also open to non-conventional ways of presenting your academic research.  

Conference Proceedings 
Presenters do not need to submit full papers. Conference proceedings will not be published. Presenters with full papers can consider submitting to the journal Educational Research Policy and Practice for review and consideration. 

Other FAQ

1. What audiovisual equipment will be provided? 
Answer: Laptop and projector only

2. Are there any specific formatting requirements for the presentation slides (such as compulsory slides, font type or size, or logo placement)? 
Answer: No

3. Will there be any technical rehearsals or test runs prior to our session? 
Answer: No, there will be no technical rehearsals or test runs. Presenters can test out their slides before the presentation.  

4. Will the presentations be recorded or live-streamed? 
Answer: No

5. Will handouts or digital copies of our presentation be shared with the audience? 
Answer: Upon audience request. We recommend that the presenters liaise directly with the audience to share their presentation handouts or slides.

6. Will we have access to other conference sessions and their materials? 
Answer: Presenters can attend all other conference sessions. To access the presenters' materials, please refer to #5.