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Abstract and session submission

Choosing your submission format

Abstracts

Abstracts are proposals for individual presentations that authors perform onsite and/or virtually.

 

Oral presentations

Oral presentations are traditional, 15-minute presentations.
Early submission deadline: June 9
Final submission deadline: June 23

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Poster presentations

Posters take place within the Poster Hall during an assigned two-hour timeslot. Authors stand in front of their posters and present to/interact with interested attendees as they filter through the hall.
Early submission deadline: June 9
Final submission deadline: June 23

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Rapid oral presentations

Rapids are 5-minute oral presentations, most often in conjunction with a corresponding poster presentation later that same afternoon.
Early submission deadline: June 9
Final submission deadline: June 23

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Virtual presentations

Virtual presentations include prerecorded orals, Eposters, and poster PDF presentations available for on-demand viewing via the online meeting platform.
Early submission deadline: June 9
Final submission deadline: September 23

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Sessions

Sessions are groups of related presentations on a particular topic or theme.

 

Meetings

CANVAS provides dedicated meeting space for Society committees and affiliated groups to gather during the conference. These meetings are a convenient opportunity to collaborate, plan initiatives, and connect with colleagues while the community is together.
Early proposal deadline: July 15
Final proposal deadline: August 6

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Receptions

CANVAS offers space for catered networking receptions hosted by Society committees and affiliated groups. These events provide a welcoming setting to connect with colleagues, celebrate accomplishments, and strengthen community during the meeting.
Early proposal deadline: July 15
Final proposal deadline: August 6

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