diff --git a/public/javascripts/global.js b/public/javascripts/global.js
index bf2fc42..2045c29 100644
--- a/public/javascripts/global.js
+++ b/public/javascripts/global.js
@@ -715,6 +715,7 @@ function populateTalks(year, loadUpcoming) {
             loop:true,
             pauseOnHover: true,
             pager: true,
+            controls: false,
             dropOnHover:false,
             speed: 1000,
             pause: 5000,