Presentation Types
Presentation options for this event include the following:
Oral Presentations
Individual abstract (20-minute presentation)
Included in a concurrent session of up to three abstracts around a similar topic grouped together by the program committee from individual abstracts accepted for presentation. An individual abstract is allotted 15 minutes for presentation with five minutes for audience questions.
PechaKucha Presentations
PechaKucha (Petch-aa Koo-chaa) is a storytelling format where a presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds each. Slides are set up to automatically advance after 20 seconds. In other words, you have 400 seconds to tell your story, with visuals guiding the way. PechaKucha means "chit chat" in Japanese. This creative outlet is used by global innovators to create powerful, visually compelling stories that move audiences in less than 7 minutes. View this video to see an example of how a PechaKucha is created.
Learn more about the PechaKucha presentation format and see an example of how to create a PechaKucha.
Poster Presentations
A traditional poster session is a single abstract presentation by an individual or representatives of research teams with an academic or professional focus. The work is peer-reviewed and presented on a large, usually printed placard, bill, or announcement, often illustrated, that is posted to publicize. It can also be a visual display of completed or in-progress work. An electronic version of the poster will be required for use in awarding nursing continuing professional development contact hours to attendees as well as included in the Sigma Repository.
NEW: Workshop Presentation (3-hour presentation)
Sigma invites submissions for a 3-hour interactive workshop that provides attendees with innovative, evidence-informed strategies, tools, and best practices to advance nursing and midwifery research, practice, education, and leadership. Workshops should be designed to engage participants in active learning, problem-solving, and skill development, with actionable strategies that can be applied in global nursing and healthcare contexts.
Submission Guidelines – Workshop proposals should include:
- Title and category alignment
- Abstract (300 words max) clearly outlining purpose, content, and intended outcomes
- Learning objectives (3–5) aligned with nursing professional development standards
- Interactive methods to actively engage participants
- Target audience and applicability in global nursing contexts
We encourage submissions that are evidence-based, collaborative, and forward-thinking, with the potential to shape the future of nursing and midwifery worldwide.
Symposia Presentations (45-75-minute presentation)
A symposium is a group of at least three (3) individual abstract presentations coordinated by one submitting author concerning a common topic of interest. Each symposium session is scheduled for a total of 45-75 minutes. The presentations are followed by a question-and-answer time. Symposia provide an opportunity to present research or evidence-based practices on one topic or theme, often from multiple perspectives, providing a coherent set of papers for discussion.