Speaker Guidance

• A desktop, laptop or MAC
• A strong internet connection
• Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge
• Any pop up blockers disabled
• Cookies and Flash allowed
• If you are using a company device, check whether there is a firewall installed and grant access to
• Log off any VPN you are connected to

• The use of headphones will significantly increase the audio quality

For the Intentional Congress this year we will be using a bespoke webinar platform, 6Connex, very different to MS Teams and Zoom. We therefore require you to take part in a training session before you present on the day.

If you are unable to attend any of the training sessions please ensure you watch the video below

6Connex Platform Introduction Training

You can also test your system prior to your presentation. If this highlights any issues you may need to contact your IT department or let us know and we can connect you with the relevant support at 6Connex.

Please read through the detailed PowerPoint guidance from our webinar providers.

When preparing your PowerPoint slides key points to remember are:

• Use PowerPoint 2007 or later
• Save as a .PPT or PPTX file
• Use either Standard (4:3) or Widescreen (16:9)
• Remove any read only restrictions
• Remove any password protection
• Do not embed or insert Audio or Video files - if you would like to use video in your presentation please read the guidance below
• Your font size should be at least 28 point or higher
• The platform does not support timed animations. Any animations should be set 'on click'

• Ensure your camera is centred and that you are visible from the chest up to a few inches over your head
• Have a stopwatch ready so you can track your presentation time and stay within your allocated time
• Lighting should come from in front of you rather than from behind you
• Avoid backgrounds with harsh lighting, such as windows. If you do sit in front of a window please close the curtains/blinds
• Avoid wearing colours such as green or yellow as this can affect any virtual backgrounds. Too many patterns on clothing can also be distracting
• To mimic the in-person feeling of eye contact with attendees, try and look in to the camera when presenting
• If your webcam is built into your computer/laptop make sure you have your slides open on the same screen to avoid looking away from the camera
• If feasible, try standing up to present. This helps keep things dynamic and energetic
• Don't get too close to the camera. Position yourself so the camera is seeing you from the chest or waist up instead of just seeing your face

You are able to use video in your presentation. In order to use video please make sure that it is not embed within your PowerPoint and sent to us as a separate file by 26 May. We will need to upload the video along with your PowerPoint slides into the platform.

Please read the full guidance below on types of video files we will be able to accept

• File Type: MP4
• Video Codec: H264
• Video Bit Rate: 800kbps
• Audio Codec: AAC
• Audio Bit Rate: 96kbps/48khz mono

• You can include up to 10 overlay videos per event
• Supported File Types: 3GP, ASF, FLV, F4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, MV4, WEBM, and WMV.
• Videos are transcoded to MP4 for use in the presentation.
• Maximum File Size: 10 GB per file
• If you are uploading large/high bit rate video files, it is recommended to transcode the file to a lower size/bit rate
• before uploading to improve the upload and processing time.
• Minimum Video Duration: 15 seconds
• Maximum Video Duration: No limitation
• Audio: Videos require an audio track for upload. The audio track can be silent if preferred. Videos without an 
• audio track will not process successfully.
• Please note that we support all video resolutions, but we will transcode all videos to 800kbps.
• Videos can be uploaded at any resolution (ex. 1080p), but that video will stream at 896kbps to viewers. The larger the dimension of the video, the lower the quality of playback. If you want to use a high resolution file, please review the quality of the uploaded file to make sure it meets your standards. If it does not, you need to decrease the dimensions of the file

• Speaker form to confirm key details regarding your talk and agree to our speaker terms – deadline 26 May 
• Photograph (please email to congress@rcpsych.ac.uk) to be included in the Congress event platform, website and promotional materials – deadline 26 May
• Declaration of competing interests – deadline 26 May
• Please complete our online form. If you have no interests to declare and are unable to complete the on-line form, a simple email to congress@rcpsych.ac.uk confirming that you do not have any interests to declare will suffice. Speakers will not be able to present at College events unless they submit their declaration of competing interests by the agreed deadline. 
• PowerPoint presentation: This will need to be uploaded into the webinar platform prior to your presentation - deadline 26 May
• Promotional information: please send us any links, photographs, videos, articles or any other available resources related to your session and we will use the information to promote it in advance. – deadline 26 May