Concurrent Session Overview
Each concurrent session has 3 or 4 abstracts being presented. Sessions will run 1 hour for 3 abstracts and 1.5 hours for 4 abstracts. A moderator will oversee the general running of the session. Assigned moderators are members of the ISPHC Scientific Review Committee. Time limits for each speaker will be strictly enforced to ensure that all speakers get their allotted time.

Format: Typically a session will consist of:

1. The moderator will briefly introduce the session
2. The moderator will introduce each abstract and speaker
3. Each speaker will have 20 minutes to present their abstract. The moderator will enforce your time limit.
4. 10 minutes for general discussion will be reserved at the end of the session. This will be guided by the moderator.
5. The moderator will close the session.

Oral Presenter Guidelines

1. Presentations should be no longer than 20 minutes; the limit will be strictly enforced in order to accommodate all scheduled presentations.
2. Presentations may be pure discussion, or presented electronically (i.e. Power Point presentations). All required equipment (computer, LCD projector, screen and pointer) will be provided to support Power Point presentations. No other format of presentation will be supported.
3. Complete and FINAL Power Point presentations must be submitted in advance via email to Steve Bodnar at sjbodnar@geeksandgurus.com. Deadline for this submission is Friday, April 2, 2010. Presenters should also bring an electronic copy (CD/memory stick/flash drive) of their presentation.
4. If you plan to distribute handouts for your session, they can be shipped to arrive at the hotel NOT EARLIER than Monday, April 19th to: (for guidance on quantities, please contact the meeting planner before you ship).

   Westin Waltham-Boston
   HOLD FOR ARRIVAL – ATTN (Guest's Name)
   ISPHC Conference (April 23-25, 2010) – Kim Eidens, Convention Services
   70 3rd Avenue
   Waltham, MA 02451
   781-290-5600
   NUMBER OF BOXES (Box 1 of #)

5. A presenter ready room will be available at the conference hotel with audio visual equipment present for you and your colleagues to practice your breakout presentations. Steve Bodnar, our production manager will be available to assist. More information will be provided upon abstract approval.
6. Printing facilities will be available at the conference at your own expense

Additional Tips for Presenters

1. Bring a printed and an electronic copy of your presentation
2. PLEASE arrive 5-10 minutes before the session begins
3. Introduce yourself to the session moderator
4. Ask the moderator how you will be warned of your remaining time during your presentation
5. If you are planning to use the pointer, try it out before the session begins to familiarize yourself with how it works
6. If you plan to bring your own MAC, please bring your cable to attach to LCD projector.