Authors of both oral and poster presentations can expect acceptance notifications in early May 2026<\/strong>. Upon acceptance, authors will be required to submit a full manuscript and a PowerPoint presentation prior to the conference. Poster PowerPoints are for content review purposes only.<\/p> Please note: Authors may present a maximum of two papers (oral and\/or poster).<\/p>\n\n When abstract submission opens, the following requirements will apply:<\/p> Abstracts must be a minimum of two pages<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Must include images, figures, and references<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Maximum file size: 10 MB<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Do not<\/strong> include the title or author names in the uploaded file Authors are responsible for checking spelling and word count<\/strong> prior to submission<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n Accepted authors will be required to submit:<\/p> Draft manuscript in Word format<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Final manuscript in PDF format<\/strong><\/p><\/li> All submissions must be in English<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul> Upon acceptance, authors should begin securing any necessary approvals for the release of confidential or proprietary information and begin work on their first draft. A mentor and session chair<\/strong> will assist authors through the manuscript development and presentation process.<\/p>\n\n Abstracts submitted by authors are not published online<\/strong>. A short presentation summary<\/strong> entered during submission will be displayed online prior to the conference for attendees to preview upcoming sessions.<\/p>\n\n Each author will have 20 minutes total<\/strong>, including a 5-minute Q&A<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Meeting rooms will be equipped with:<\/p> Computer with USB capability<\/p><\/li> Podium microphone<\/p><\/li> Lavaliere microphone<\/p><\/li> Projection screen and data projector<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul> Slide Design Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p> Maintain 0.75\u201d (19mm) margins<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Minimum 24-point font<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Use dark text on a light background<\/strong> for optimal readability<\/p><\/li><\/ul> All presentations will be submitted in advance<\/strong> and pre-loaded onsite<\/strong> prior to the conference.<\/p>\n\n Poster authors are required to be present during the designated poster session to engage with attendees and discuss their research. Authors should be prepared to deliver a 3-minute summary<\/strong> and answer questions.<\/p> Poster Size Requirements:<\/strong><\/p> Maximum size: 4 ft wide x 4 ft high (1.2 m x 1.2 m)<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Must be clearly readable from 5 feet (1.5 meters)<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Pins will be provided onsite<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Posters must be brought to the event<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Onsite printing will not be available<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n Authors of both oral and poster presentations can expect acceptance notifications in early May 2026<\/strong>. Upon acceptance, authors will be required to submit a full manuscript and a PowerPoint presentation prior to the conference. Poster PowerPoints are for content review purposes only.<\/p> Please note: Authors may present a maximum of two papers (oral and\/or poster).<\/p>\n\n When abstract submission opens, the following requirements will apply:<\/p> Abstracts must be a minimum of two pages<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Must include images, figures, and references<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Maximum file size: 10 MB<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Do not<\/strong> include the title or author names in the uploaded file Authors are responsible for checking spelling and word count<\/strong> prior to submission<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n Accepted authors will be required to submit:<\/p> Draft manuscript in Word format<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Final manuscript in PDF format<\/strong><\/p><\/li> All submissions must be in English<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul> Upon acceptance, authors should begin securing any necessary approvals for the release of confidential or proprietary information and begin work on their first draft. A mentor and session chair<\/strong> will assist authors through the manuscript development and presentation process.<\/p>\n\n Abstracts submitted by authors are not published online<\/strong>. A short presentation summary<\/strong> entered during submission will be displayed online prior to the conference for attendees to preview upcoming sessions.<\/p>\n\n Each author will have 20 minutes total<\/strong>, including a 5-minute Q&A<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Meeting rooms will be equipped with:<\/p> Computer with USB capability<\/p><\/li> Podium microphone<\/p><\/li> Lavaliere microphone<\/p><\/li> Projection screen and data projector<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul> Slide Design Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p> Maintain 0.75\u201d (19mm) margins<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Minimum 24-point font<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Use dark text on a light background<\/strong> for optimal readability<\/p><\/li><\/ul> All presentations will be submitted in advance<\/strong> and pre-loaded onsite<\/strong> prior to the conference.<\/p>\n\n Poster authors are required to be present during the designated poster session to engage with attendees and discuss their research. Authors should be prepared to deliver a 3-minute summary<\/strong> and answer questions.<\/p> Poster Size Requirements:<\/strong><\/p> Maximum size: 4 ft wide x 4 ft high (1.2 m x 1.2 m)<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Must be clearly readable from 5 feet (1.5 meters)<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Pins will be provided onsite<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Posters must be brought to the event<\/strong><\/p><\/li> Onsite printing will not be available<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n
(This information will be entered separately and inserted automatically)<\/em><\/p><\/li>Poster Presentation Details<\/h6>\n\n
Abstract Requirements<\/h6>\n\n
Manuscript Information<\/h6>\n\n
Presentation Summary<\/h6>\n\n
Presentation Details<\/h6>\n\n
Technical Program Deadlines<\/h6>\n\n
Abstract Submission Deadline:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, April 3, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Accept\/Reject Notification to Authors:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, May 1, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Manuscript - First Draft Submitted by Author:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, May 29, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Manuscript - Reviewer Feedback to Authors:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, June 12, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Manuscript \u2013 Final PDF Deadline:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, June 26, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Presentation \u2013 First Draft from Authors:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Monday, July 13, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Presentation \u2013 Reviewer Feedback to Authors, if needed:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Monday, July 27, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Presentation \u2013 Final Approval by Reviewers\/Mentors:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Monday, August 10, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> AV Chair Review Period<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> August 10 - August 30, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> AV Chair Review Deadline<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Sunday, August 30, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\nManuscript Template\n\nPowerPoint Guidelines\/Template - White\n\nPowerPoint Guidelines\/Template - Black\n\nPoster PowerPoint Guidelines\/Template","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":71086,"featured_media":0,"parent":1981,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2161","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"bricks_content":" Technical Authors Information (Oral & Poster)<\/h1>\n\n
(This information will be entered separately and inserted automatically)<\/em><\/p><\/li>Poster Presentation Details<\/h6>\n\n
Abstract Requirements<\/h6>\n\n
Manuscript Information<\/h6>\n\n
Presentation Summary<\/h6>\n\n
Presentation Details<\/h6>\n\n
Technical Program Deadlines<\/h6>\n\n
Abstract Submission Deadline:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, April 3, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Accept\/Reject Notification to Authors:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, May 1, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Manuscript - First Draft Submitted by Author:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, May 29, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Manuscript - Reviewer Feedback to Authors:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, June 12, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Manuscript \u2013 Final PDF Deadline:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Friday, June 26, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Presentation \u2013 First Draft from Authors:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Monday, July 13, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Presentation \u2013 Reviewer Feedback to Authors, if needed:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Monday, July 27, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Presentation \u2013 Final Approval by Reviewers\/Mentors:<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Monday, August 10, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> AV Chair Review Period<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> August 10 - August 30, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> AV Chair Review Deadline<\/td> \u00a0<\/td> Sunday, August 30, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\nManuscript Template\n\nPowerPoint Guidelines\/Template - White\n\nPowerPoint Guidelines\/Template - Black\n\nPoster PowerPoint Guidelines\/Template","yoast_head":"\n