Instructions for Technical Presenters

STEP 1: REGISTER

Accepted abstracts must have at least one author present at the conference. Presenting authors must complete their registration by April 25, 2025. Please register here.

One registration may present up to three (3) accepted abstract titles. If a presenting author is not registered by the deadline, the title may be removed from the conference program.

Deadline: April 25, 2025 (Late posters or other authors receive a different date in their notices)

STEP 2: USA ENTRY VISA

For our international attendees, please secure your USA entry visa as soon as possible. If you require an invitation letter, please request it immediately here.

One presenting author must be registered by April 25, 2025, and extensions to this deadline are rare. If a presenting author is not registered by the deadline, the title may be removed from the conference program. Please contact registration@techconnect.org should you have any questions.

Deadline: April 25, 2025

STEP 5: PRESENTATION

Your specific presentation day and time will be sent to you when the program is posted. Prepare your presentation following the instructions below. We do not collect oral or poster presentations before or after the conference. Bring your presentation with you to the conference venue. There is no hybrid or virtual presentation option for this in-person event.

General Oral Presentations:

General Oral Presentations: Oral presentations are limited to 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for questions and answers. Those in panel sessions, keynotes, invited speakers, expo program or innovation challenge may be given alternate time limit instructions. Sessions are strictly kept to the published time schedules. Should an author not be present for their scheduled talk, the session chair will break until the next scheduled speaker time. Standard audiovisual equipment including LCD projector, screen, and wireless microphone will be provided in each session room. Please prepare your presentation and bring it with you on your own laptop or device. If you choose to bring handouts you may do so, but you are solely responsible for their reproduction, distribution and collection. LAN Internet connections are not available in the session rooms. Daily wireless access is available but not recommended for presentations. If you have specific questions, or do not receive your presentation session time/day, contact abstract@techconnect.org.

General Poster Presentations:

General Poster Presentations: Please prepare and print your poster, and bring it with you to the conference venue. We do not collect posters before or after the event. The displayable poster area is 4 feet by 4 feet. We strongly suggest a poster size of 3 feet by 4 feet (portrait layout), as you will be sharing the poster stand with other authors. Poster stands and tacks for mounting will be provided at the venue. Each poster presentation must have at least one author present during at the poster session hours. AV equipment is not permitted in the poster session area and no electricity is available in the poster area. Please remove your poster at the end of your session, or it may be discarded. You will be sent specifics of your poster session day/time. If you have specific questions or do not receive your presentation session time/day, contact abstract@techconnect.org.

Invited Oral Presentations:

Invited Oral Presentations: Invited presenters, keynotes or panelists will receive instructions from the symposium organizer and/or conference secretariat. Please contact abstract@techconnect.org should you have any questions.