Presenter FAQs - 2026 Update

What presentation technology is available? Each presentation space is equipped with:

Microphone
Projector with PC and Mac compatible connection cables

All equipment is supplied, the only thing you'll need to bring is your own device to connect to the presentation station. Projection stations are equipped with cords compatible with most PC and Mac devices.

What is required for the format of my slides/presentation? While the final format is up to you, the following structure is suggested:

Title Slide (Include the title of your presentation)
Presenter Bios (Briefly introduce each presenter (name, role, credentials, etc.))
Learning Objectives (List what the audience should learn or take away from the presentation)
Content Slides (Deliver your main material starting from this point onward)

Accessibility Considerations — to ensure your presentation is accessible to all:

Font Type: Use Calibri or Arial.
Font Size: Use a minimum of 20-point font.
Accessibility Checker: Use PowerPoint's built-in tool — go to Review → Check Accessibility → view the Inspection Report for issues and suggestions.

Is there dedicated time for question and answer during my presentation? Yes, we encourage participants to have dedicated time for questions and answers within your scheduled presentation slot. We encourage you to plan your session to allow time at the end for audience engagement and discussion.

What should I know if I'm presenting a poster? Poster presentations take place during the Choose Your Adventure time slot and should be approximately 20 minutes in length. An easel will be supplied to display your poster.

Will my session be recorded or live streamed? In-person sessions will not be recorded or live streamed. Sessions in the virtual track will be live streamed to accommodate virtual attendees — MOTA will have support staff in the room to manage all live stream aspects of the presentation, so there's nothing extra you need to set up. Virtual sessions will be recorded for virtual attendees to access later as needed due to connectivity issues impacting live attendance. If you are interested in presenting your topic again for continuing education (CE) opportunities for individuals who could not attend the conference, please connect with MOTA after the event.

What do I do if I experience technology problems on the day of presentation? If you experience any technology issues on the day of your presentation, please let a conference committee member or volunteer located in your presentation space know immediately. Committee members will be available to help with technology difficulties. We also recommend arriving a few minutes early to test your equipment and connection prior to your presentation.

Is there a dress code? We encourage all presenters to wear business casual attire for their presentation.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Yes. The wifi is ihgwifi.com and the password is msppm

Do presenters have access to the Whova conference app? Presenters will have access to the Whova conference app, which provides additional opportunities to connect with conference attendees. Once submitted, your presentation slides are made available directly in the app, so attendees can reference your materials without needing printed handouts. You can also access your session's attendee list and message attendees directly, before or after you present, and take advantage of Whova's live polling and Q&A tools to engage your audience during your session. Beyond your own session, Whova connects you with OT professionals from across the state — build a personalized agenda for the sessions you want to attend, browse the exhibitor directory, and use the Community Board to network with attendees and fellow presenters throughout the conference. We encourage you to check out the app ahead of the conference.

Do I need to submit my presentation slides ahead of time? Yes. Please send your presentation slides in PDF format to conference@motamn.org by September 24 so your presentation materials can be made available to attendees through the Whova app.

Where do I check in the day of my presentation? Please check in at the registration table when you arrive.

How do I receive CEU credits for my presentation? Following the conference, you will receive an email from MOTA confirming the completion of your presentation. Please keep this email in your record to verify your continuing education (CE) credit.

What if I have other questions? Please reach out to MOTA at conference@motamn.org if you have any questions.

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