In order to deliver a presentation during the conference you will need:

• An Internet-connected computer with a connection speed of 33.6kbps or higher
• Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows NT4 (with Service Pack 6 or later)
• Internet Explorer 4 or higher - available free from www.microsoft.com/windows/ie
• The WindowsMedia Encoder - available free from www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia . This is a free software package which will allow you to give a live oral presentation from your computer to the conference delegates
• The MSN Messenger - available free from http://messenger.msn.com . This will allow you to communicate with our technical administrators during the conference and just before your presentation to let us know relevant information
• An e-mail account you can access immediately before, during and after the presentation
• A microphone connected to your computer
• Speakers or a headset
• One or more programs that will allow you to create materials in order to add a visual component to your presentation. We strongly recommend making a PowerPoint presentation, and you may additionally wish to create additional handouts in Word or similar format.

Once your speaker proposal has been accepted and you have created your materials, these need to be e-mailed to us before the conference date (see Dates and Deadlines). We will then arrange for your materials to be made available on this website. You will therefore not need any HTML or website-design knowledge.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that you are able to use the WindowsMedia Encoder in order to deliver your live audio-presentation. For further information on using the Encoder please click here. If you would like to have a trial-run of using the Encoder before submitting a presentation proposal form, or at any other stage, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to arrange for a practise session.

You may also wish to view the demonstration presentation for an example of the general format the online presentations will take.

Should you have any technical questions regarding giving a presentation for the ELToc please visit the Technical Support pages to view ongoing discussions, or to ask your question there.