Information for speakers
News update April
Speaker webinar
Last week we organized a speakers webinar. We gave practical information on the 4 types of sessions and tips on accessible presenting including explanations on how to convert your powerpoint presentation into an accessible pdf. In case you were not able to join, please find the link to the recording below. We encourage you to take some time to watch it, not because we think you are accessibility newbies, but because you can never be too aware!
Download the Powerpoint template Tactile reading
SAVE THE DATE!
We are very pleased that you making an important contribution to the Tactile Reading Conference. The date of the conference is fast approaching. It is now time to answer all your practical questions. That is why we will soon be organizing an online webinar.
During this webinar:
- we will answer almost all practical questions that speakers have;
- we will offer ample opportunity to ask individual questions;
- and we will provide you with useful tips on how to make your presentation accessible to everyone.
Save the date for this online webinar in your agenda now:
- Date: Thursday 17 April 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CET
- Location: online; we will send you the link to participate a few days before 17 April.
We have set the time so that people from all parts of the world (from different time zones) have the best possible opportunity to attend this webinar. We hope to optimally support you in your preparations with this service and we look forward to a successful conference.
We know this moment is short notice but hope you can still attend. This is the only moment we are offering. If you can't attend, you will receive a link in a newsletter to re-watch the webinar afterwards.
Session Formats & Room Setup
We are still busy working out all the details, but the information below has been captured.
Oral Presentations (theater-style seating)
- Grote zaal/Main Hall – 430 seats
- Kleine zaal/Small Hall – 120 seats
- Atriumzaal/Atrium Hall – 90 seats (On Wednesday, sessions are 15 minutes instead of 20 due to scheduling)
- Duration: 20 minutes, including Q&A.
- Wednesday only: Sessions in the Atrium Hall will last 15 minutes, including Q&A.
Interactive Workshops (Cabaret-style seating)
- Studio 1 – 50 seats (10 tables of 5)
- Studio 2 – 35 seats (7 tables of 5)
- Studio 3 – 15 seats (3 tables of 5)
- Duration: 45 minutes
Table Talks
- Foyerdeck 2: 1 round table with 8 seats (1-2 presenters + 6-7 participants) and 1 round table with 12 seats (1-2 presenters + 10-11 participants)
- Foyerdeck 3: 1 round table with 8 seats (1-2 presenters + 6-7 participants)
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Additional information: No screen available, so PowerPoint presentations are not possible.
Show & Tell Presentations
- 22 standing tables (80x80 cm), each with one high stool. Additional seating area for longer discussions.
- Duration: Time: 13:15 - 16:00.
This extended time block allows visitors to explore all presentations. If you wish to attend another session, you may coordinate shifts with a colleague or leave your table temporarily.
Participant Registration for Sessions
To ensure a balanced distribution of attendees, participants must register in advance for oral presentations, interactive workshops, and table talks. Registration will open on May 8 at 08:00 CET (Central European Time).
Show & Tell presentations do not require registration—attendees can visit freely throughout the session.