Call for Abstracts


Abstract Submission

Please note: The abstract deadline has passed, and the submission portal is now closed.

All submitted abstracts are currently under review. We will notify you of all decisions in August. Thank you for your patience.

If accepted, a complete paper is required for inclusion in the course syllabus (except for poster presentations, in which case the abstract will be included in the course syllabus). Please see below for more information on types of presentations.

Abstracts should be submitted online with the following information included: Title, Author(s), Presenter(s), Presentation Level (Beginner-Intermediate, Intermediate-Advanced*), Full Address, Phone/Fax Numbers, Email Address, Organization/Affiliation, 3 Learning Objectives, Speaker bios (50 word maximum each), and Presentation Summary (300-word maximum).

If you are submitting an instructional session, please include a brief 50-word description for the program brochure. For pre-symposium and instructional session submissions, please also indicate any presentation requirements beyond the usual presentation needs, such as electrical needs, extra storage room, stages, etc.

Deadline

Proposals must be received no later than May 14, 2019 (11:59pm PST).
Important Notes:
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent to the primary contact person only. It is the primary contact person's responsibility to notify all contributors.
  • The electronic submission of a proposal acts as a signature acceptance an understanding of the above guidelines.
In order to write a successful abstract, please view some suggested guidelines here.

Types of Presentations

  • Pre-Symposium Workshops
  • Plenary Sessions
  • Instructional Course Sessions
  • Paper Sessions
  • Poster Sessions

Pre-Symposium Workshops
Pre-symposium workshops will be in-depth, interactive, and hands-on sessions either half a day (3-hr) or a full day (6-hr) in length. As exhibits will be open after lunch on the pre-symposium day, we welcome you to integrate the exhibit hall into your workshop.

Terms & Conditions:
  • All Presenters must be registered for the symposium.
  • A budget will be provided by ISS staff for the presenter(s) to deliver the workshop (e.g. equipment, travel). More information will be included in the acceptance letter.
  • Provide hand-out materials.

Plenary Sessions
Plenary sessions will be 25 minutes in length in the main ballroom where no other concurrent sessions are taking place.

Terms & Conditions:
  • All Presenters must be registered for the symposium.
  • A budget will be provided by ISS staff for the presenter(s) to deliver the plenary session (i.e. accommodation). More information will be included in the acceptance letter

Instructional Sessions
Instructional sessions will be one hour in length with 4-6 instructional sessions running concurrently. These sessions provide a structured learning experience while encouraging audience participation and exchange.

Terms & Conditions
  • All Presenters must be registered for the symposium.
  • One complimentary symposium registration will be provided for each 60-minute session. Additional speakers are responsible for their own registrations.
  • A written paper of no more than four pages is required for inclusion in the syllabus.
  • All travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the presenters.

Paper Sessions
Paper presentations will be 10 minutes plus 5 minutes for Q&A. These sessions provide an opportunity for succinct presentations of innovative approaches and research findings.

Terms & Conditions:
  • All presenters must register for the symposium.
  • One reduced symposium registration will be provided for each oral paper session. Additional speakers are responsible for their own registrations.
  • A written paper of no more than four pages is required for inclusion in the syllabus
  • All travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the presenters.

Poster Sessions
There will be space and time available for poster presentations. The abstract submission should describe the research or clinical application.

Terms & Conditions
  • All presenters must register for the symposium.
  • One reduced symposium registration will be provided for each poster session. Additional speakers are responsible for their own registrations.
  • Your original abstract will be included in the syllabus.
  • Presenter(s) must speak to the symposium delegates about their poster for one minute with an accompanying slide during the plenary sessions. More information will be included in the acceptance letter.
  • All travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the presenters.