Abstract and Presentation Information
Abstract Submission
Please note that lecture, experiential, demonstration and panel discussions are acceptable formats for presentation.
In order to assist in the processing of abstracts, submissions must include the following:
Conference goals include the publication of a proceedings document. As such, submission of an abstract indicates permission to include the abstract in the publication..
Please download the Abstract Submission Form AND the Conflict of Interest Disclosure/Presenter Attestation Form. The forms are fillable and will need to be saved as .pdf files in order to submit. (Files may also be saved and submitted as .png or .jpg files if necessary.)
Please note that lecture, experiential, demonstration and panel discussions are acceptable formats for presentation.
In order to assist in the processing of abstracts, submissions must include the following:
- Title that reflects the topic or content (25 words or less) with all abbreviations and acronyms defined on first use.
- Name(s) of author(s) with designation of presenting author (or please designate multiple authors as presenters if submitting as a panel discussion)
- Presenting author email address
- Paragraph to be used for speaker introduction
- Key area of conference theme addressed by abstract proposal
- Preferred program format
- Target audience who will benefit from attending
- Abstract of the program (400 words maximum) with all abbreviations and acronyms defined on first use. Please include Background, Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusion.
- At least two measurable learning objectives (outcomes) in terms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional practice, i.e.,, what will the participant be able to do after viewing your presentation? (sample list of measurable verbs used to assess learning outcomes)
- Description of the presentation which can be used for marketing (2-3 sentences)
- Biographical Data/Conflict of Interest (COI) form for each presenting author (for panel discussions, please submit forms for any additional presenters to info@gbs-intl.org) — you will only need to submit one Biographical Data/Conflict of Interest form if you are submitting multiple presentations, but will need to list all proposed presentation titles on the form
- Curriculum vitae/resume (preferred) or short bio for each presenting author (for panel discussions, please submit forms for any additional presenter(s) to info@gbs-intl.org)
- For research presentations, documentation of ethics approval is also required.
Conference goals include the publication of a proceedings document. As such, submission of an abstract indicates permission to include the abstract in the publication..
Please download the Abstract Submission Form AND the Conflict of Interest Disclosure/Presenter Attestation Form. The forms are fillable and will need to be saved as .pdf files in order to submit. (Files may also be saved and submitted as .png or .jpg files if necessary.)
Once completed, please save in .pdf format and use the Ready to Submit Forms button to return to the Submit an Abstract portal.
You will also need to have your curriculum vitae or resume or short bio available to submit in .pdf format.
Specifications and instructions for accepted presentations will be sent with notification email.
Please contact info@gbs-intl.org with any questions or need for technical assistance with file formats and uploading documents.
Oral Video and Poster Presentations
Accepted oral video presentations should be at least 9 minutes in length. Your presentation may be up to 50 minutes. If you need longer in order to substantially convey your presentation, please email info@gbs-intl.org to make arrangements.
The video presentations may be done in various ways, such as a filmed talk, a voice over on a PowerPoint, a mixed media video etc. Audio does not generally save when a PowerPoint is converted to a movie. However, we can convert a PowerPoint presentation in .pptx format through Keynote and save as a Movie for you if requested. We request slide handouts (3 slides to a page) in .pdf format when possible for attendees to download for note-taking.
Posters can be either vertical (preferred) or horizontal and should be at least 24" (height or width) x 36" (height or width) for sufficient resolution for viewing when zoomed in.
Further specifications and instructions for uploading accepted presentations will be sent with the notification email.
Attendees will have an opportunity to comment and ask questions in a blog style forum. Presenters are requested to respond to comments in a timely manner during the online symposium and on an ongoing basis as possible. Co-authors are encouraged to engage with the audience as well.
Presentations will be featured periodically throughout the symposium grouped by theme. Presenters will be notified of the upload schedule closer to the event.
Please contact info@gbs-intl.org with any questions.