IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communication and its Applications
26–27 October 2021 // Aachen, Germany

Guide for Presenters

The conference will have a hybrid format. This means that as first option you can physically present your paper in Aachen. If this is not possible, you should be ready to present your paper live remotely.

In case you opt for the virtual participation and presentation, we ask you also to provide a 15 minute video that could be used in case of communication disruptions at the time of your scheduled presentation. This should be considered as a back-up to your live virtual presentation at the time scheduled in the program.


SUMMARY OF PRESENTER’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION

Record a 15-minute video of your talk.

Upload the video to the virtual conference site (link will be provided soon).

Upload slides (PDF) to the virtual conference site.


HOW TO PREPARE A 15-MINUTE RECORDING OF YOUR TALK

There are several ways to record a talk, including the following:

  • Zoom local recording
  • Voice over PowerPoint
  • WebEx, Skype, Google Meet, Gotomeeting, and Microsoft Teams can also be used to record a video

Length: maximum 15 minutes

Format: MP4 only

Bitrate: Less than or equal to 1Mbps. To check the bit rate on Windows, right click on the file name, click on properties, go to the details tab, and look for total bitrate.

Maximum resolution: 720p HD

Name your file as follows: SID_PAPER.mp4, where SID is your session ID, and PAPER the code of your paper from EDAS.


TIPS FOR RECORDING

Use as quiet an area as possible.

Avoid areas that have echo — small rooms are best.

Sound dampening with carpeting, curtains, furniture.

Good headset with microphone close to your mouth BUT away from direct line of mouth to reduce “pops”.  Avoid using default built-in microphone on computer.

Do a short test recording and review the sound and picture quality. Make adjustments if needed. Remember, poor sound quality makes it difficult for people to understand your work.


VIDEO AND SLIDES UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions will be provided as soon as the site for upload will be available


INITIAL ZOOM SETUP

Please install Zoom in advance

For a stable connection to the meeting, please check the Zoom Webinar Best Practices and Resources.


HOW TO JOIN THE SESSION

View the password-protected Virtual Program page and find your session. You will be provided with the required credentials before the conference starts.

Click on the session link to join the meeting.

If you are joining the Session before the Host has started the meeting, please wait in the lobby until the Host starts the Session.

Inform the Host about your presence if you are a presenter.


DURING THE SESSION

Mute your microphone when you are not speaking

When the session Chair invites you to start your presentation, unmute your microphone and give your presentation. In case of technical issues, we will start the recording you uploaded.

Answer questions during the Q&A.