While the Program Planning Committee will attempt to schedule selected abstracts for the requested presentation format, this will not always be possible. An option is available to select a secondary format if the Program Planning Committee cannot accommodate your preferred format. Below is a brief description of presentation formats. For details, please see the presentation rubric on the
Guidelines for Abstract Submission.
Breakout Presentation
Findings are presented on a specific topic within a breakout session with the opportunity for audience Q&A. Presentations are approximately 18-30 minutes, with
only one (1) presenting author per submitted abstract.
Quick Presentation (New)
Findings are presented on a specific topic within a breakout session with the opportunity for audience Q&A. Presentations are approximately 10 minutes, with
only one (1) presenting author per submitted abstract.
Lightning Presentation
Findings are presented on a specific topic within a breakout session with the opportunity for audience Q&A. Presentations are approximately 5 minutes, with
only one (1) presenting author per submitted abstract.
Poster Presentation
A visual illustration on a poster board that summarizes findings by way of limited text, graphics, and photographs. Presentations are limited to
only one (1) presenting author per submitted abstract.
Roundtable Presentation
Informative presentation focusing on recent findings or innovative topics, with substantial opportunity for discussion among attendees. Presentations are limited to
up to two (2) presenting author(s) per submitted abstract. Abstracts submitted for Rountable presentation will not be considered for other presentation types. Audiovisual equipment will not be available for roundtable sessions.