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KEY <\/span>POINTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Presentations <\/span>occur <\/span>as <\/span>interactive <\/span>showcases <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>Networking <\/span>Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Speakers <\/span>must <\/span>use <\/span>half <\/span>of <\/span>their <\/span>10-<\/span>minute <\/span>slot (<\/span>5 <\/span>minutes <\/span>minimum) <\/span>to <\/span>interact <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>live <\/span>dashboard\/<\/span>software <\/span>demo, <\/span>including <\/span>answering <\/span>questions <\/span>from <\/span>the <\/span>EpiVision <\/span>Moderator <\/span>and\/<\/span>or <\/span>audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n PowerPoint <\/span>may <\/span>be <\/span>used, <\/span>but <\/span>interaction <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>live <\/span>tool <\/span>is <\/span>mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Internet <\/span>will <\/span>be <\/span>available <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>purposes <\/span>of <\/span>interacting <\/span>with <\/span>your <\/span>live <\/span>dashboard\/<\/span>software.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n All <\/span>presenters <\/span>should <\/span>arrive <\/span>at <\/span>least <\/span>15 <\/span>minutes <\/span>before <\/span>the <\/span>start <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>session <\/span>and <\/span>take <\/span>a <\/span>seat <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”General Information ” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”38px||4px|||” locked=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px||4px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px”]<\/p>\n Presentations\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Interactive showcases in the Networking Hall include 10-minute presentations designed to display the functionality and impact of dashboards or software demonstrations through direct interaction with attendees in real time. Presenters may\u00a0utilize\u00a0PowerPoint to highlight their work but must\u00a0<\/span>dedicate \u00bd of their presentation time (5 minutes) interacting with a live version of their dashboard<\/span><\/b>, including fielding questions selected by the\u00a0Epvision\u00a0Moderator which may require\u00a0additional\u00a0demonstration time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sessions have audiovisual equipment available, consisting of a\u00a0<\/span>laptop<\/span><\/b>\u00a0computer,\u00a0<\/span>LCD panel, screen<\/span><\/b>, and the\u00a0appropriate\u00a0<\/span>sound\u00a0equipment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0for the Networking Hall. Sessions will have internet access available for the purposes of your live demo.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Important Dates\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 4\/1 Invitation Response Due\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 5\/7 Advanced Presentation Upload of PowerPoint Slides\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Responding to the Speaker Invitation\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Formal letters of invitation are sent by e-mail from the CSTE national office by Friday, March 6, 2026.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Presenting authors should respond to the invitation online no later than 11:59PM EDT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Submission of an abstract implies that presenting authors are committed to\u00a0making the presentation\u00a0at the conference. Should circumstances change and a presenting author is unable to attend, then the author\u00a0is responsible for\u00a0finding a substitute presenting author. Presenting authors that\u00a0fail to\u00a0respond by the deadline will be considered accepted and expected to present.\u00a0<\/span>Acceptance or withdrawal of an accepted abstract must be made no later than 11:59PM EDT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Withdrawals made after this date or failure to present an accepted abstract could result in disqualification from presenting an abstract at future conferences.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0All presenting authors must register for the conference and pay related fees. CSTE does not provide a travel allowance, honorarium, or reimbursement for presenting authors or moderators attending the conference. Presenting authors and moderators are encouraged to become CSTE members, but it is not a requirement to present at the conference.\u00a0<\/span>CSTE membership is\u00a0required\u00a0to attend position statement sessions and the Business Meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Developing Your Presentation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n All\u00a0EpiVision\u00a0sessions have an overall length of 75 minutes for the meeting schedule and 10 minutes for each speaker.\u00a0To respect presenters and the audience, all presentations must not exceed their allotted timeframes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Presentation times\u00a0<\/span><\/b>do not<\/span><\/b>\u00a0include Q&A, which will be\u00a0facilitated\u00a0at the end of the session. Additionally, ensure that your data and any slides have been approved by your agency by the presentation upload deadline.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Detailed presentation times can be accessed through your online information in your\u00a0OpenWater\u00a0Account portal. A direct link to your\u00a0OpenWater\u00a0account portal can be found in your acceptance e-mail.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Formatting your PowerPoint\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”General Information ” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_color=”#f1f1f1″ custom_padding=”63px||4px|||” locked=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px||4px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px”]<\/p>\n Preparing for Your Session and Presentation\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Practice\/Rehearse\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before Your Live Presentation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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