Instructions for Speakers
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Instructions for Speakers
Please make sure you are aware of your session times and role in the programme, and arrive a few minutes early to help ensure a smooth flow of discussions.
✅For Session Chairs
We kindly ask Chairs to briefly introduce each speaker before their presentation. A few words about the speaker's background or expertise would be appreciated.
✅For All Speakers
Please plan to finish your presentation 5 minutes early to allow time for questions and discussion afterward.
✅For Discussants
We encourage discussants to prepare questions in advance based on the presentation topic. More detailed information can be found in the conference publication. If you work on a similar subject, you are welcome to briefly share your own insights or observations during the discussion.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote speakers are invited by the Programme Committee. They deliver extended lectures on vital and forward-looking topics.
Invited Speakers
Invited lecturers represent network countries. They present a 45-minute lecture on important topics in survey statistics, covering both theory and application.
Contributed Speakers
Authors of contributed papers are allotted 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation, 5 minutes for questions) for their presentation. The presentation should typically:
- Summarize the aim of the research or application
- Describe the methodology used
- Highlight key results
- Identify open questions suitable for discussion
Abstracts and Templates
All speakers are invited to submit an extended abstract of their talk (recommended length: 4–6 pages). This ensures that participants can become more familiar with the research being conducted.
You can submit your abstract through the same website used for registration. After completing your registration, simply return to your submission and upload your abstract directly in the system. You can also submit your abstract to bnu2026@csp.gov.lv.
Download abstract templates:
Download extended abstract templates:
Abstract Submission Period: From registration through 15 June 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: Within two weeks of submission and no later than 1 July 2026