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include only key words and phrases for visual reinforcement. Avoid lengthy text.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <h4 class="head-top">AV Set up</h4> <div class="sp-gui"> <ul> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> Basic AV setup will be provided: laser pointer, cordless mike, desktop mike, basic sound system.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> If you have any audio/video to be played, they should be checked in with the AV team 24 hours before your presentation.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> Upload your presentation at least 3 days before traveling to the conference venue.</li> </ul> </div> <h4 class="head-top">Go to the presentation upload site and upload your presentation slides.</h4> <div class="sp-gui"> <ul> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> Use the email address you provided when submitting your abstract. Once logged in, follow the instructions on the screen.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> You can also email the presentation to the designated conference email ID.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> All presentations will be downloaded to your session room on the day of your presentation.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> The presentations will be loaded prior to your session with the name "first name_last name and date / session".</li> </ul> </div> <h4 class="head-top">OR upload your presentation at the registration desk:</h4> <div class="sp-gui"> <ul> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> It is recommended to upload your presentation 3 days before the conference start date. If you are unable to send it, you can always upload your presentation (save the presentation on a USB Flash drive) at the lectern during the break preceding your scheduled presentation. The USB Flash drive will be scanned before transferring the presentation to the presentation folder.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> Once you have completed your presentation it will be permanently removed. (Optionally it may be selected for the presentation library maintained by USG.)</li> </ul> </div> <h4 class="head-top">Considerations for PC Users [create on PC then move to Mac]</h4> <div class="sp-gui mb-5"> <ul> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> Appropriate extension usage: use .PPTX, .PPSX if saving from PowerPoint 2007/2008/2010/2011 format or use .PPT or .PPS if saving to an earlier-version format or saving from an earlier version.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> Copy the media file to the folder where the PowerPoint file is, and only then insert it; otherwise links to most media files will break.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> AVI or MPEG are better choice files for videos or sounds; don't use WMV (Windows Media Player).</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> Usage of fonts: Arial, Times New Roman, Courier and Symbol are best presented on MACS.</li> <li><i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"> </i> Don't squeeze your text into placeholders: Text rendering on PC vs MAC (font substitution) can cause your squeezed text to get cut off by text boxes.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="container-fluid footer py-1 wow fadeIn" data-wow-delay="0.2s"> <div class="container py-5"> <form id="enqform" name="enqform" method="post" class="enquiryform"> <div class="row g-2 mb-5 align-items-center"> <div id="enqmsg" class="text-primary text-center fs-4"></div> <div class="col-lg-5"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start"> <input class="form-reg rounded-pill w-100 py-3 ps-4 pe-5" name="enqname" id="enqname" type="text" placeholder="Name to Subscribe"> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-7"> <div class="position-relative mx-auto"> <input class="form-reg rounded-pill w-100 py-3 ps-4 pe-5" type="enqemail" name="email" id="enqemail" type="text" placeholder="Email address to Subscribe"> <button onclick="return enquiry();" type="submit" class="btn btn-secondary rounded-pill position-absolute top-0 end-0 py-2 px-4 mt-2 me-2">Subscribe</button> </div> </div> </div> </form> <div class="row g-5"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"> <div class="footer-item d-flex flex-column"> <div class="footer-item"> <h3 class="text-white mb-4">GEST-2025</h3> <a href="#"><i class="fa fa-map-marker-alt me-2"></i> USG United Scientific Group, A non-profit organization, 8105, Suite 112, Rasor Blvd, Plano, TX 75024, USA</a> </div>  </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"> <div class="footer-item d-flex flex-column"> <h4 class="text-white mb-4">Contact Info</h4> <a href="mailto:gest@uniscigroup.org"><i class="fas fa-envelope me-2"></i>gest@uniscigroup.org</a> <a href="tel:+1-469-854-2280/81"><i class="fas fa-phone me-2"></i>+1-469-854-2280/81</a> <a href="tel:+1-469-854-2278" class="mb-3"><i class="fas fa-print me-2"></i> +1-469-854-2278</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"> <div class="footer-item d-flex flex-column"> <h4 class="text-white mb-4">Quick Links</h4> <a href="./"><i class="fas fa-angle-right me-2"></i> Home</a>  <a href="abstract_submission"><i class="fas fa-angle-right me-2"></i> Abstract Submission</a> <a href="become_a_sponsor"><i class="fas fa-angle-right me-2"></i> Become a Sponsor</a> <a href="registration_form"><i class="fas fa-angle-right me-2"></i> Register</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="container-fluid copyright py-4"> <div class="container"> <div class="row g-4 align-items-center"> <div class="col-md-6 text-center text-md-start mb-md-0"> <p>Copyright 漏<script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> | All rights reserved @ GEST-2025</p> </div> <div class="col-md-6 text-center text-md-end text-body"> <a href="https://unitedscientificgroup.org/conferences-terms-and-conditions"><i class="zmdi zmdi-circle"></i> Terms of Service</a> | <a href="https://unitedscientificgroup.org/privacy-policy"><i class="zmdi zmdi-circle"></i> Privacy Policy</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <a href="#" class="btn btn-secondary btn-lg-square rounded-circle back-to-top"><i class="fa fa-arrow-up"></i></a>  <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.6.4/jquery.min.js"></script> <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.0.0/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js"></script> <script src="lib/wow/wow.min.js"></script> <script src="lib/easing/easing.min.js"></script> <script src="lib/waypoints/waypoints.min.js"></script> <script src="lib/counterup/counterup.min.js"></script> <script src="lib/owlcarousel/owl.carousel.min.js"></script> <script src="js/main.js"></script> <script> function enquiry() { event.preventDefault(); 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