AIARD Annual Meeting-Lightning Talks

The Planning Committee for the upcoming AIARD Annual Meeting is pleased to invite AIARD Members and others in the international agricultural and rural development community to submit a proposal for the Lightning Talks segment of the program.
2018 Lightning Talk Proposals are being solicited on topics related the conference theme of Business “Un”usual: Aligning Critical Intersections of Agriculture, Health and Food.
Lightning Talks are a fast-paced, highly energetic delivery style. Lightning Talks are 5-minute presentations, with exactly 20 PowerPoint slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. When one presentation ends, the next one begins. Presenters will then facilitate round table discussions with attendees for more in-depth discussion.
The Lightning Talks will take place on June 4, 2018 during the AIARD Annual Conference.
Think creatively as you identify what you would like to submit as a potential Lightning Talk within these topics:
If you have questions, please contact Samantha Alvis.
2018 Lightning Talk Proposals are being solicited on topics related the conference theme of Business “Un”usual: Aligning Critical Intersections of Agriculture, Health and Food.
Lightning Talks are a fast-paced, highly energetic delivery style. Lightning Talks are 5-minute presentations, with exactly 20 PowerPoint slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. When one presentation ends, the next one begins. Presenters will then facilitate round table discussions with attendees for more in-depth discussion.
The Lightning Talks will take place on June 4, 2018 during the AIARD Annual Conference.
Think creatively as you identify what you would like to submit as a potential Lightning Talk within these topics:
- Innovative behavior change strategies for agriculture, health and/or nutrition
- Improving human health through diet
- Changing policy to maximize health and nutrition benefits
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Integrating water and sanitation for health and nutrition
If you have questions, please contact Samantha Alvis.
Need more information on lightning talks? We've prepared some material for you!
You DO NOT need to prepare a PowerPoint to submit a proposal.
You DO NOT need to prepare a PowerPoint to submit a proposal.

2018_lightning_talks_info_sheet.pdf |

aiard_lightning_talks_template.pptx |