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2025 SYMPOSIUM

PRESENTER
GUIDE

AG Bell Global Symposium | June 25–26, 2025 (Eastern Time)

Presenter Happy Hours​

Monday, June 23, 2025

Meet other presenters and have some fun before the event!

Join us on Monday, June 23 at 12:00 pm ET and at 7:00 pm ET

Reminders

  • The Symposium schedule is available online. Your session will be “live” on June 25 or June 26, 2025 (Eastern Time).
  • Attend one Tech Check on June 17 (Keynotes: check email).
  • Times are in Eastern Time (DC)Use this time converter.
  • Lead presenters will receive session links a few days before the event and should share with co-presenters.
  • Use our Presenter Media Kit to promote your Symposium presentation!

PRESENTER MEDIA KIT

Use these materials to let everyone know you’re presenting at this year’s symposium:

STEP
01

Presentation Format

You will run your own slides during your session.
Presentation file due by June 4 for accessibility support.

Tips:

  • You’ll control your own slides during the session. Submit a copy by June 4 for captioning and translation.

  • Use screen-friendly fonts/backgrounds.

  • Leave bottom ¼ of each slide blank for captions.

  • File name format:
    lastname-firstname-presentationtitle
    (e.g., smith-jane-earlyintervention)

STEP
02

Handout

One handout per session, please.

  • Label as: lastname-firstname-presentationtitle-handout
  • PDFs only
  • Include extras in an appendix.
  • Use “6 slides per page” if using your presentation as a handout.
STEP
03

Upload Presentation and Handout

See Presentation Format and Tools for additional important information.

Due by June 4, 2025

Tech Check Sessions

(Choose One) All presenters must attend one Tech Check to ensure a smooth session.

Attendance at a tech check Zoom meeting will be very important to making sure your session runs smoothly.

All presenters should plan to attend one tech check session. You and your co-presenters need to attend one session only (it’s okay if you attend separate sessions). Each session includes a short orientation and a check-in to ensure you’re ready to present with your computer and internet.

Watch this helpful video!

Keynote Presenters:

Monday, June 16 @ 4:00–6:00 pm ET
You will be contacted directly to confirm your timeslot.

Concurrent & Innovations in Hearing Presenters:

Poster & Tips Presentations

  • 4-minute limit (includes Q&A)

  • Format as a slide deck.

  • Presentations and Handouts are Due by June 4

Live Presentation Info

  • Presented via Zoom, streamed with 15–20 sec delay.

  • You will appear on screen with your PowerPoint and live captions.

  • Keep your video on. Co-presenters should mute when not speaking.

  • Audience uses chat only – no mics

  • A Session Moderator will read Q&A aloud at the end.

  • You won’t be able to see chat unless a co-presenter is logged in as an attendee.

  • Light animations and embedded video are allowed. Test your internet bandwidth.

Language & Accessibility

  • All recordings must be captioned. 

  • Official language: English

  • Captioning will be provided in English and Spanish. Additional languages available upon request before June 10.

  • Oral translation will be provided in English and Spanish.

  • Most sessions will be recorded and made available for On Demand viewing period from August 15 – October 31.
  • Email: [email protected]

Questions?​

We’re happy to help with anything you need!

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Stay in the Loop with AG Bell!

Be the first to know about webinars, events, symposiums, and more.

  • Timely Announcements

    Stay informed about upcoming conferences, webinars, and public events.

  • Professional Insights

    Get updates on thought leadership in hearing health, education, and innovation.

  • Free Resources

    Access toolkits, expert tips, and opportunities to engage.

  • Resource Library

    Get answers with access to our information library

  • Volta Voices

    A bilingual magazine with in-depth stories about growing up with hearing loss

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    Learn how you can support or collaborate with the hearing loss community.

Whether you're an educator, audiologist, medical provider, business, or advocate—there's something for you.

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