Presentation Guidelines

Presentation Guidelines - WCTCIM 2025

WCTCIM 2025 Presentation Guidelines

World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

October 15-18, 2025

📋 Approved Abstracts

Access the complete list of approved abstracts by category:

RESEARCH

View all approved research abstracts

CASE REPORT

View all approved case reports

EXPERIENCE REPORT

View all approved experience reports

🎨 Presentation Templates

To assist in your preparation, we provide official templates. You can download the PowerPoint file or use our Canva template by making a copy.

Download PPTX Template

Presentation file for download (PPTX)

Use Canva Template

1. Login with Canva. 2. File > Make a copy

📢 IMPORTANT: Publication in Frontiers in Public Health

All accepted abstracts will be published in Frontiers in Public Health (conference proceedings).

✓ Requirement 1: Valid regular registration for WCTCIM 2025

✓ Requirement 2: Presentation according to your modality (in-person for posters/orals; video for experience reports)

⚠️ Abstracts without valid registration and presentation will not be published.

Poster Presentations

📋 Format Requirements

Size A0 (841mm × 1189mm)

Orientation Portrait (Vertical)

Title Font Minimum 70pt

Body Font Minimum 24pt

📅 Schedule

Day 1: Setup Mount your poster between 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Days 1–4: Display Posters remain on display throughout the congress.

Evaluation Session Be present at your scheduled time (TBA). Present for ~5 minutes and answer questions from the committee.

Day 4: Removal Remove your poster between 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Uncollected posters will be discarded.

🔬 Case Report Requirements

1. Title

2. Introduction

3. Patient Information

4. Timeline

5. Diagnostic Assessment

6. Therapeutic Intervention

7. Follow-up & Outcomes

8. Discussion

9. Patient Perspective

10. Informed Consent

11. Keywords (3-5)

✅ Key Reminders

You print; we provide mounting materials on-site.
Mandatory attendance during your evaluation slot.
All posters automatically compete for awards.
Required for Frontiers publication: Registration + Presentation.

Oral Presentations

🎤 Scientific Sessions

Presentation Time 10 minutes

Q&A Time 5 minutes (at the end of the session)

Format PowerPoint or PDF

Submission 24 hours in advance

👥 Panel Presentations

Speaking Time 15 minutes per speaker

Format Integrated panel discussion

Note: Panel speakers will receive invitations from the Program Committee with panel topic, co-panelists, and specific talking points.

✅ Requirements

Submit presentation 24 hours in advance.
Arrive 30 minutes before your session.
English preferred (translation available).
Professional attire required.
Required for Frontiers publication: Registration + Presentation.

Experience Reports

Overview

Online publication on the IDEIASUS Platform (Fiocruz)
Eligibility for awards
Potential oral presentation (by invitation)

🎥 Video Submission Requirements

Deadline September 15, 2025 (Final submission date)

Duration 3–5 minutes (strict)

Aspect Ratio 16:9 (horizontal)

Resolution 1080p

File MP4 or MOV

Max Size 500 MB

Audio Clear (external mic recommended)

Lighting Good lighting (avoid backlight)

🌐 Language Flexibility

✅ Portuguese, English, or your native language - all accepted
✅ Required: Add English keywords on slides when using slides
✅ Use WHO terminology when possible

🎨 Visual Design

No mandatory template - you have creative freedom
No required conference logos or specific visual elements
Focus on clear, professional presentation
Simple, clean designs work best for video format

📝 Suggested Video Structure

Opening Name, country, institution, professional role

Context Healthcare setting, target population, system context

Description Objectives of your integrative practice; specific practices used (acupuncture, herbal medicine, etc.); timeline and implementation phases; resources required (staff, training, materials); partnerships established

Results Show your experience, the place and real images. Outcomes achieved; success indicators and metrics; challenges faced and solutions implemented; patient/community response

Results Demonstrate your experience: Include the location and authentic images. Achieved Outcomes: Success indicators and metrics; challenges encountered and solutions implemented; patient/community feedback

Conclusion Lessons learned, replication potential, final message

✨ Content Flexibility & Enhancement

✅ Adapt and expand content for better audiovisual presentation
✅ Include new visual elements: photos from your practice location
✅ Add patient testimonials (with proper consent)
✅ Show practical demonstrations of techniques
✅ Incorporate cultural elements relevant to your practice
✅ Use updated data or recent developments
✅ Present in a more dynamic, story-telling format

📊 Visual & Content Tips

Alternate between speaker and slides or in-field experience
Use photos (with consent) and simple charts
Highlight cultural elements and testimonials
Speak slowly, avoid jargon, define acronyms
Show the real-world impact on patients and communities
Include before/after scenarios when appropriate
Demonstrate integration with conventional healthcare

📤 Video Submission Process

Official Upload Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHrimZ1hugZTdTR7nqSg7BSONHCLxASegL8Bq7UaD9l6cOmA/viewform?usp=dialog

Submission Steps:

Access the official upload form
Complete required information fields
Upload your video file (max 500MB)
Submit and await confirmation of receipt
Keep a backup copy of your submission

🏆 Awards

All Experience Report submissions automatically compete for awards.