Submit an abstract

In both cases, an abstract submission is required. A paper is the oral summary of the findings of a prepared paper, research, or project. Even if you do not have a written paper, if you are an invited speaker, panelist, workshop participant, etc., you are considered an “author” and must submit an abstract (description of what you will be presenting or discussing). In a poster session, there is no formal oral presentation; instead, the author is assigned a display area on which diagrams, graphics, data, pictures/photos, and a small amount of text are presented. The abstract is the summary of what you will be presenting visually. (For posters, watch for the “Click here to submit a poster” at the top of the submission form.)

You will be asked to select from a drop-down menu of 90+ sessions. See the full list of sessions here to find a session on your topic. This is your preferred session only – session assignments may change.

You may include co-authors in your submission, but note only YOU will be the contact for the abstract, and you will be the person responsible for presenting on-site. Do not submit an abstract on behalf of someone else or using someone else’s email.

To remain on the final program, all approved presenters must register and pay the registration fees by 22 January 2025. No exceptions. (BONUS: This means you will get the early bird discount!)

Participation on the program is limited to one session per person. This means you may 1) chair one session, 2) co-chair one session, 3) be the presenter of one paper or poster, OR 4) be a panelist or speaker in one session. (EXCEPTION: Session chairs/co-chairs may submit one abstract to their chaired session.) You may be a co-author of a paper and/or a poster (i.e., not the person making the presentation) an unlimited number of times. If your name is attached to more than one submission, only your first submission will be considered; all others will be deleted.