Session Formats
Focus Sessions
- Oral sessions can be up to 180 min
- Poster sessions can be up to 45 min
- Oral presentation timing is 10 min + 2 min Q&A (subject to minor adjustment after registration by the convener)
- Poster sessions include a 3-minute introduction (pitch talk) for each poster, followed by an open discussion
Lightning Sessions
- Only oral presentations of 3 min + 2 min Q&A each (held consecutively).
- Max. of 4 slides (PPTX or PDF) allowed.
- This session format focuses on briefly showcasing research ideas, projects, or preliminary results.
- The remaining time at the end of the session may be used for open discussion and exchange among presenters and participants in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Workshops
- Workshops can be up to 180 min
- Workshop moderators set presentation lengths (max 7 min each); at least 1/3 of the workshop is reserved for discussion.
Side Events
- Events thematically connected to #RMC but organized by third parties
- Contents, methods and target groups fully open
- Invited only, #RMC participants only or public with option for external registration
- Formats may also include excursions or field trips
- Option(s) to provide drinks and/or snacks
- Organisation of the events is supported by #RMC organizers