Annual Meeting Forums

All forums are presented within a three-hour period, including breaks and group activities, in assigned breakout rooms of the conference convention center. As a forum presenter, you are responsible for leading and moderating your session. 

Preparing for Your Forum

• Use of slides is encouraged (in .ppt format). For your convenience, download a template here!
• If your presentation includes a video or other multimedia, please embed the file into your presentation. This will increase your file size, but links can break, preventing the use of your video.
• You are responsible for providing copies of all handouts used for your session. 

At the Conference

IMPORTANT: You must bring your presentation with you to the conference on a USB drive. NAPCRG staff will NOT have your presentation available at the conference. 

A laptop computer and projector are provided in your assigned breakout room for use during your presentation. 

Annual Meeting Workshops

All workshops are presented within a 90-minute period, including breaks or group activities, in assigned breakout rooms of the conference convention center. As a workshop presenter, you are responsible for leading and moderating your session. 

Preparing for Your Workshop

• Use of slides is encouraged (in .ppt format). For your convenience, download a template here!
• If your presentation includes a video or other multimedia, please embed the file into your presentation. This will increase your file size, but links can break, preventing the use of your video.
• You are responsible for providing copies of all handouts used for your session. 

At the Conference

IMPORTANT: You must bring your presentation with you to the conference on a USB drive. NAPCRG staff will NOT have your presentation available at the conference. 

A laptop computer and projector are provided in your assigned breakout room for use during your presentation. 

Annual Meeting Oral Presentations

Oral presentations are presented consecutively within a designated block of time (usually 60 to 90 minutes) in assigned breakout rooms of the conference convention center. Sessions are moderated to ensure all presenters get an equal amount of time. 

Preparing Your Oral Presentations

As an oral presenter, you have up to 15 minutes to share and discuss your research. We recommend you structure your presentation as follows: 

• 8-10 minutes for presentation structured in the following way:

  • 1-2 minutes: Set the scene: Outline the background of your research and provide the detailed context (including study variables).

  • 3-4 minutes: Discuss who was studied, what was measured, and what were the findings.

  • 2-3 minutes: Discuss the impact and significance: What do the findings pragmatically mean for clinical practice, public health, etc.

• 3-4 minutes for Q&A
• Use of slides is encouraged (in .ppt format). For your convenience, download a template here!
• If your presentation includes a video or other multimedia, please embed the file into your presentation. This will increase your file size, but links can break, preventing the use of your video.

At the Conference

IMPORTANT: You must bring your presentation with you to the conference on a USB drive. NAPCRG staff will NOT have your presentation available at the conference. 

A laptop computer and projector are provided in your assigned breakout room for use during your presentation. 

Annual Meeting Posters

The following information applies to all types of poster presentations at the 53rd Annual Meeting. This includes completed research, in-progress research, and those accepted in the students, residents, and fellows categories. 

There are multiple poster sessions during the conference. Each poster is displayed during a single designated session date and time.

Important Reminders for All Poster Presenters

• Due to strict CE guidelines, no marketing or sales of any kind are allowed during your poster presentation. 
• The conference does NOT provide audio/visual equipment or electricity for poster presentations. Wireless Internet is available in the poster hall.
• NAPCRG will provide (1) poster board per poster presentation, velcro dots or push pins for mounting, and poster numbers.
• Your poster should be no larger than 88" wide x 37" tall. Please print your poster in horizontal/landscape orientation.
• NAPCRG staff cannot assume responsibility for any posters. You are responsible for transporting your poster to and from the conference. You are also responsible for setting up, taking down, and storing your own posters. 

Preparing Your Poster Presentation

Learn about requirements and recommendations for creating and formatting your poster.

Tips for communicating with a scientific poster.  

Poster Shipping Information

Hyatt Regency Atlanta
C/o FedEx Office at Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Hold for Guests (Guest Name)(Arrival Date)
(Guest Cell Number)
265 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303

For your convenience, download a powerpoint template here!