Information for 3 Minute Pitch Presenters

       
The NZIFST 3 Minute Pitch Competition Sponsor for 2025 is  

The 3 Minute Pitch Session Rules:

    
  • You must be a current financial STUDENT MEMBER of the NZIFST. Join Us » NZIFST
  • ONE single static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide animations or 'movement' of any description are allowed.
  • No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
  • No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
  • Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation.
  • Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes will be disqualified.
  • There will be NO questions as part of the judging criteria. Questions for all presenters will be conducted at the end of the session, coordinated by the session Chair / Competition organiser. Other contestants may not ask questions.
  • Results will be determined by the average score from the Judges according to the judging criteria. Results will be reviewed by the Competition organiser, and may be moderated if necessary (e.g., in the case of any obvious discrepancies in judges’ marks, either very low or very high).
  • The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.
  • Any questions with regards to the 3MP, please email to programme@nzifst.org.nz
  • Any questions with regards to your NZIFST membership, please email wendy@nzifst.org.nz

 

Judging Criteria

The following criteria will guide the judge’s decisions:

Comprehension & Content

  • Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background and significance to the work, while explaining terminology and avoiding jargon?
  • Did the presentation clearly describe the impact and industry relevance/or results of the work, including conclusions and outcomes?
  • Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
  • Was the topic, significance, results/impact and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience
  • Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation - or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?

Engagement & Communication

  • Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
  • Was the presenter careful not to trivialise or generalise?
  • Did the presenter convey enthusiasm?
  • Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
  • Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
  • Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation - was it clear, legible, and concise?

 

3MP Competition Rules and Criteria to Download 

 

Information for Poster Presenters

       
The NZIFST Student Poster Competition Sponsor for 2025 is  

The Poster Session Rules:

    
  • To be considered for the Riddet Institute Student Poster Competition,
    • You must be a current financial Student member of the NZIFST.  Please click this link to gain membership if you have not already Join Us » NZIFST
    • Additionally, you must present your own poster at the Conference. Please click here to register for the conference. Conference 2025
  • IMPORTANT: Any posters without a registered author as at 5pm Monday 9th June will be automatically withdrawn.
  • Posters can be put up on Monday 23rd June between 1pm and 5pm, or on Tuesday 24th June before lunch; and will need to be taken down on Thursday 26th June after morning tea. Please check with registration for your poster board number.
  • The presenter must be with their poster during the Evening Networking Session on Tuesday 24th
  • The Poster Competition winner will be announced at the NZIFST Awards Dinner on Wednesday 25th

The Poster:

  • The poster size is maximum 1.0m wide by maximum 1.2m high – portrait orientation only. Larger sizes will not fit the boards and will not be accepted at the conference.
  • In order to mount the posters, we recommend the following:
    • Paper/laminated posters should be mounted using Velcro Hooks – 6 pieces per poster are recommend – please bring this with you.
    • Fabric posters will need to be mounted with thumb tacks – please bring these with you.
  • If you wish to supply printed copies of your poster, please attach these to the board in a plastic pocket below the poster.

 

Judging Criteria

 

Posters will be judged against the following criteria:

Content:

Introduction (clear background and rationale); Objectives and Methods (where appropriate);
Clarity and logical flow.

Results:

Quality of results and interpretation, scientific rigour, appropriate conclusions drawn from results.

Design:

Poster layout and design (e.g., visual impact, good quality graphics and figures, sufficient clear space, text and graphics well sized, items aligned, careful editing).

Questions:

Questions well answered, demonstration of good understanding of topic and ability to communicate, clear explanation of concepts/results.

 

Poster Competition Rules and Criteria to Download