Before Meeting

Now that you’ve been accepted to present, ISSCR recommends all speakers and poster presenters:

Become an ISSCR member to save money on the annual meeting registration 

Register for ISSCR Annual Meeting

• Invited speakers’ registration fees are waived and will be indicated when you register
• Abstract-selected speakers must be registered by 10 April, 2019
• Poster presenters must be registered by 2 May, 2019 to be included in the program

Book your flight and hotel

Review the Attendee Before Meeting Checklist

If you’re a speaker:

Review and download the Presenter Information pdf or  Invited Speaker Information pdf

Access the Speaker Presentation Portal to upload your photo, bio, and intended presentation format. Access link and credentials sent individually.


Create your presentation in the 16:9 display format; it must fit within the appropriate time constraints

• Include disclosures within the first two (2) slides of the presentation
  

Practice your presentation to ensure it fits within the allotted time 

Save your presentation file with the day, room, time (24hr time) and name of the presenter 

Upload the presentation file to the Speaker Presentation Portal 

• Link available in late May

Create a backup copy of your materials and bring it with you in your carry-on luggage 


Direct any speaker questions to Liz Weislogel

If you’re a poster presenter:

Create your poster to visually present your research or clinical project:

• Use images, charts, diagrams, etc., with limited text to attract attention 
• Posters must fit in a one (1) meter by one (1) meter space
• The ISSCR recommends: 
  • Use 36-point type for section headings and 24-point type for text
  • Print a single sheet (size A1 in landscape orientation) for easy transportation
  • Use muted colors for background and bright colors for borders to separate poster sections
  • Avoid reflective or plastic-coated paper 
• Structure your poster similarly to a research paper or journal article
  • The ISSCR recommends:
    • Brief sections: introduction (rationale or review of relevant research), methods, results, conclusion/summary, and key references list
    • Optional: Add a photo of the presenting author to help attendees identify you
      

Due to fire regulations, no tables, chairs, or electrical hook-ups will be allowed near the posters

You must make your own arrangements if printing your poster in Los Angeles. 

Direct any poster questions to abstracts@isscr.org

ISSCR does not handle poster printing however, posters may be printed through the Image Quest Plus, LLC in the Los Angeles Convention Center. ISSCR is not responsible for any arrangements made with the Image Quest Plus, LLC. Click here for online form.