{"id":528,"date":"2021-05-19T22:12:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T22:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/?page_id=528"},"modified":"2021-10-15T19:17:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T19:17:14","slug":"presenter-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/presenter-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Presenter Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-528\" data-postid=\"528\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-528 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_dr0i439 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_glxg440 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gbdl793   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The searchable schedule allows you to filter by hybrid, in-person, or virtual session types. The content\/presenters for the in-person sessions may vary slightly from that of their virtual counterparts due to the number of presenters within a session presenting in-person in Anaheim. Every effort was made to mirror the virtual sessions for the in-person event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hybrid Sessions <\/b>\u2013 A select number of sessions will be live-streamed. These will include a mix of in-person and virtual presenters. Unless you have already been notified, your session will not be live-streamed. These will take place on-site in Ballrooms A-E (Convention Center, Level 3) and virtually in Theaters 1-5.<\/li>\n<li><b>In-person Sessions<\/b> \u2013 Presenters who are attending in person have been scheduled for an on-site session along with other in-person presenters. Unless your in-person session was also selected as a hybrid session, your on-site meeting rooms will not have internet or phone access to record or stream presentations, and will not be connected to the virtual meeting platform. All presenters, whether live or virtual, will have their prerecorded session included in the virtual meeting schedule. We encourage in-person speakers to also attend these virtual sessions during their scheduled time to participate in the Q&amp;A with virtual attendees. These prerecorded presentations will be available on the virtual platform for three months after the meeting. Your virtual session should not conflict with the in-person session in which you are presenting.<\/li>\n<li><b>Virtual Sessions<\/b> \u2013 As previously mentioned, all presenters, including in-person presenters, have provided prerecorded presentations to be included in the virtual session schedule. Prior to the meeting, everyone should have uploaded a recording of their presentation to the virtual meeting platform. At the session start time, everyone will enter the Zoom link. The session chair will make a brief introduction, share their screen, play the first recording, and then hold a Q&amp;A with the first presenter. They will continue this way with all presentations until the end of the session. If a presenter has uploaded a recording but prefers to present live in Zoom, that is fine. All virtual presenters should check their session time again, as some updates have been made to the virtual schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><\/p>\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n<p><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1.png\" alt=\"View the Searchable Schedule\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(3449182, '8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1', {\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><br\/><br\/><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><\/p>\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n<p><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b.png\" alt=\"View the Virutal Presenter Instructions PDF\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(3449182, '8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b', {\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h3>Virtual Session Chairs<\/h3>\n<p>A virtual session chair is required to be present at all virtual sessions. If you are planning to chair a session at the in-person meeting and will not be available to chair your virtual session, please designate another virtual presenter who will be present to chair it virtually.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/10\/Virtual_Session_Chair_Instructions.pdf\">View the Virtual Session Chair Instructions here (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_suu999 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <h3 class=\"module-title\">What's New for 2021?<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-suu999-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-suu999-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ All Presenters are required to pre-record their presentations.<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-suu999-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-suu999-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>We are requiring all presenters to pre-record their presentations and upload them to the 2021 INFORMS Annual Meeting platform by <strong>September 13<\/strong>. There are rare exceptions to this requirement, email <a href=\"mailto:cmckay@informs.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cassie McKay<\/a> with questions.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_kjy1797 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-kjy1797-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-kjy1797-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Why? I'm planning on presenting in person?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-kjy1797-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-kjy1797-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In person presenters will be able to extend the reach of their research; in 2020 we had over 20k+ presentations viewed in the 3 month period following the end of the meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Virtual attendees will have access to all of the presentations.<\/li>\n<li>In the event of an emergency, the entirety of the meeting will be preserved for both in person and virtual attendees, and the meeting will be able to proceed virtually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_efc2888 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-efc2888-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-efc2888-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Why these prices?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-efc2888-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-efc2888-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><span>These prices allow us to provide a deeply discounted rate (60% off rates) to students who are the future of our profession and organization. It also allows us to provide hardship discounts to members in need. We are a non-profit organization. Every dollar that comes into INFORMS goes back into INFORMS. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our pricing structure is:<\/p>\n<table id=\"comparison\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Member Rates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Early Bird<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Student*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Regular Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In Person<\/td>\n<td>$585<\/td>\n<td>$235\/280<\/td>\n<td>$730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Virtual<\/td>\n<td>$470<\/td>\n<td>$185\/235<\/td>\n<td>$585<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong>Student Early Bird\/Student Regular Rate<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_p2w5912 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-p2w5912-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-p2w5912-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                                            <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">+ Do need to register if I am presenting?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-p2w5912-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-p2w5912-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Yes, <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW211781372 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211781372 BCX9\">all presenters must <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register<\/a> by<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211781372 BCX9\">August<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW211781372 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\"> 30.<\/span><\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_jtoh517 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2k3d807   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Important Dates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>August 1<\/strong><br>Abstract Editing Deadline<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 16<br><\/strong>Make selection of Meeting Experience (in person or virtual )<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 30<\/strong><br>Speaker Registration Deadline<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 13 at 11:59pm Pacific Time<br><\/strong>Presentation Upload Deadline\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"recording-guidelines\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-recording-guidelines tb_za93647 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_r3yc647 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_u3m8251   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Recording Guidelines<\/h2>\n<p>Both in-person and virtual presenters are required to upload your presentation as an MP4 file by <strong>September 13 at 11:59pm Pacific Time<\/strong>. We recommend using Zoom to record your presentation, but any platform is fine if you can provide an MP4 file.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All virtual technical sessions will be 90 minutes long. If you were invited by a Session Chair, the length of you recording will be determined by the number of presenters in your session, so please check with your Session Chair. If you submitted a contributed abstract, please record a 15-minute presentation.<\/p>\n<p>View guidelines specific to your session type <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/guidelines-for-sessions\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_0pyf612 buttons-horizontal solid \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abstractsonline.com\/dashboard\/login.asp?aId=475&#038;targetMKey=D8374C15-8841-43B2-9E5A-C3C1D9CA912E&#038;targetMod=presentation\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Upload your MP4 recording                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_ax72692 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"recording-guidelines\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-recording-guidelines tb_8jp5177 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_26tm177 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_cvvf177   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>What will a virtual session look like?<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0All technical sessions will be 90 minutes long. Before each session, all participants will enter the Zoom room link at the top of the session. The Session Chair will briefly introduce the speakers and then they will share their screen and play the first presentation recording for everyone. Next, they will hold Q&amp;A with the first presenter. This will keep anyone new entering at the same place. It will continue in this way until the last person has presented.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Everyone is required to upload a prerecorded presentation, but if a presenter wishes to present live during their session, that is fine as long as they notify their Session Chair.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_ocoz177 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"recording\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-recording tb_vfk2583 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_6a8y583 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bz6h584   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>How to record a Zoom presentation<\/h3>\n<p>Check out a helpful tutorial which walks you through recording your Annual Meeting presentation on Zoom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362473-Local-recording\">https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362473-Local-recording<\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module video -->\n<div  class=\"module module-video tb_0xgh584 video-top  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"video-wrap-outer\">\n            <div class=\"video-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow\">\n                                    <noscript><iframe data-no-script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZHSAMd89JE?pip=1&#038;playsinline=1\" allow=\"accelerometer;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;fullscreen\" class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n            <!-- \/video-wrap -->\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/video-wrap-outer -->\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_sf85332 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"lighting\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-lighting tb_9g2530 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_pdjr30 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_n9ck31   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>The Power of Good Lighting<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1142\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/Lighting_Example_Image.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting_Example_Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" title=\"Lighting_Example_Image\">Lighting can have significant impact on quality of recording. Before you record, it\u2019s important to consider what the quality of the lighting is in your space. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to record yourself in a place where there\u2019s bright natural light.<\/li>\n<li>No window? A bright artificial light will help but be careful where you position it.<\/li>\n<li>The light source ideally should be behind your laptop or web camera and shining in your direction.<\/li>\n<li>Adding a white tablecloth can help bounce the light up at your face.<\/li>\n<li>Position yourself so the light is illuminating as much of your face as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Also, try to be looking slightly up at the camera rather than down into it. Prop up your laptop on a stack of books if you need to and sit so that your head and shoulders are in the frame. This will help minimize shadows.<\/li>\n<li>Remember the goal is for your audience to see your face clearly, and with the right tricks, you can make that work anywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_6ehx682 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"captions\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-captions tb_eizg999 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_h4990 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_8d54184   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Closed captioning<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004794983-Using-audio-transcription-for-cloud-recordings-#h_01EHA52NVDQD5YSESWWF1XAQM8\">Link to how to use Close Captioning on Zoom<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Step 1: If you have access to \u201cCloud recording\u201d use the Zoom <a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004794983-Using-audio-transcription-for-cloud-recordings-#h_01EHA52NVDQD5YSESWWF1XAQM8\">instructions to view and edit the transcript<\/a>, then download the recording and the \u201cAudio transcript&#8221; (VTT file). If you\u2019re using the free Zoom account type,\u00a0 download your recording, and then manually create a WebVTT structured file (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/webvtt1\/\">see example<\/a>) or generate your transcript with an easy-to-use video transcription tool \u2014 there are many third-party apps, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/1\/23\/21079408\/rev-transcription-service-price-raise\">Rev<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/4\/23\/21232385\/otter-ai-live-video-meeting-notes-zoom-transcription-annotation-teams\">Otter.ai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Use an online tool or software application to hard code the captions to your MP4 video file \u2014 tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyscribe.com\/subtitle-tools\/hardcode-subtitles-video\">Happy Scribe<\/a> (online), <a href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/\">Hand Brake<\/a> (free software), and others.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_q4oc222 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"colors\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-colors tb_s61r37 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_okwg38 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rkdw38   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">INFORMS Brand Colors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003087;\">Blue 003087\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #84bd00;\">Green 84BD00\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #e87722;\">Orange E87722<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To change Heading colors (use black text for your body copy!) in Power Point, click the down arrow, then &#8220;More Colors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full alignnone wp-image-1143\" title=\"ppt_color_step1\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/ppt_color_step1.jpg\" alt=\"ppt_color_step1\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\"><\/p>\n<p>Next, copy the above hexadecimal colors and paste in the &#8220;Hex Color #&#8221; box.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2020\/files\/2020\/09\/ppt_color_step2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full tb_selected_img wp-image-1144\" title=\"ppt_color_step2\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/ppt_color_step2.jpg\" alt=\"ppt_color_step2\" width=\"250\" height=\"329\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_p4k5467 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"slide-creation\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-slide-creation tb_fc4t490 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_gyv8491 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_36h6491   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Creating a Good Slide Deck<\/h2>\n<p>Watch this short, informative video for tips on creating a good slide deck for you presentation. 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You can use these to record your presentation or to use during your scheduled live Q &amp; A session.<\/p>\n<p>To install a Zoom background:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click ^ arrow next to &#8220;Stop Video&#8221; in bottom tool bar of Zoom<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Video Settings&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>On left side navigation, click &#8220;Virtual Background&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>To the right of &#8220;Choose Virtual Background&#8221; click the plus button.<\/li>\n<li>Click add image.<\/li>\n<li>Save and select new background.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Note, if in your recording or live your background is displaying backwards, click &#8220;Mirror my Video&#8221; at bottom of window. 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This area should be quiet, with little chance of there being a lot of background noise. Is should also be well lit, either by a window or a nice bright light. This will ensure that participants will be able to see your face clearly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be aware of how your camera and microphone are positioned <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that you are not sitting right in front of your light source. Position your laptop, or web camera so that the light source is behind it. You should be sitting in the light. Make sure that you are not sitting too close or too far away. Your face should look natural on the screen. Too close and you will be too bright, too far away and you will be in the shadows.<\/li>\n<li>Your microphone should be positioned so that it is pointed at you and is fairly close so that you can be heard clearly. You want your mic as close as you can get it, so it doesn\u2019t pick up a lot of unwanted noise.<\/li>\n<li>Position your camera so that it is roughly at the same height as your eyes. If you are using a laptop raise it up so the screen is basically at the same level as your face. Your head and part of your shoulders and chest should be in the shot. Do not position the camera in a way that is showing just your head and neck and you are looking down into your device. One tip is to look at your camera when you are talking, rather than looking at your screen, this helps viewers feel as if you are speaking directly to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your environment simple<br \/>\n<\/strong>Try to keep your background as basic and as clutter free as possible. There can be a few things behind you, but too much and it will detract from the main focus, you. Also be sure to sit in a comfortable chair, this will help minimize the need to shift and keep you on camera. You are also welcome to use the INFORMS background provided to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress like you would for a conference<br \/>\n<\/strong>You don\u2019t need to wear your fanciest suit, but dress professionally. Avoid small prints such as pin stripes, checks and tiny polka dots. At times those prints can make a screen \u201cdance\u201d and be distracting for views. Avoid pure white or black. Depending on the background, you could blend into it or make it difficult for the camera to focus on you. If you tend to have a shiny face or forehead, a light layer of powder can help minimize it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimize distractions<br \/>\n<\/strong>Another key to having a professional video is to turn off all email, text, and phone notifications before beginning. A simple trick is to put your phone on Airplane mode. If you are in a room that can be closed off, do so. A note can be hung outside stating that you are recording and that there should be no disruptions for the next hour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make eye-contact and smile<br \/>\n<\/strong>Remember to make eye-contact, looking at the camera lens will ensure your viewers feel like you\u2019re talking directly with them. You are proud of your hard work and research, so remember to smile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice!<br \/>\n<\/strong>Have a trial run or two beforehand so you know you\u2019ll look and sound great. 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The content\/presenters for the in-person sessions may vary slightly from that of their virtual counterparts due to the number of presenters within a session presenting in-person in Anaheim. Every effort was made to mirror the virtual sessions for the in-person event.<\/p> <ul> <li><b>Hybrid Sessions <\/b>\u2013 A select number of sessions will be live-streamed. These will include a mix of in-person and virtual presenters. Unless you have already been notified, your session will not be live-streamed. These will take place on-site in Ballrooms A-E (Convention Center, Level 3) and virtually in Theaters 1-5.<\/li> <li><b>In-person Sessions<\/b> \u2013 Presenters who are attending in person have been scheduled for an on-site session along with other in-person presenters. Unless your in-person session was also selected as a hybrid session, your on-site meeting rooms will not have internet or phone access to record or stream presentations, and will not be connected to the virtual meeting platform. All presenters, whether live or virtual, will have their prerecorded session included in the virtual meeting schedule. We encourage in-person speakers to also attend these virtual sessions during their scheduled time to participate in the Q&amp;A with virtual attendees. These prerecorded presentations will be available on the virtual platform for three months after the meeting. Your virtual session should not conflict with the in-person session in which you are presenting.<\/li> <li><b>Virtual Sessions<\/b> \u2013 As previously mentioned, all presenters, including in-person presenters, have provided prerecorded presentations to be included in the virtual session schedule. Prior to the meeting, everyone should have uploaded a recording of their presentation to the virtual meeting platform. At the session start time, everyone will enter the Zoom link. The session chair will make a brief introduction, share their screen, play the first recording, and then hold a Q&amp;A with the first presenter. They will continue this way with all presentations until the end of the session. If a presenter has uploaded a recording but prefers to present live in Zoom, that is fine. All virtual presenters should check their session time again, as some updates have been made to the virtual schedule.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/8e2561e9-adca-41cd-94f7-f3e0e1e651b1.png\" alt=\"View the Searchable Schedule\"><\/a><br\/><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/8578eab7-60d8-47d2-85fd-f4bbd0f8160b.png\" alt=\"View the Virutal Presenter Instructions PDF\"><\/a><\/p> <h3>Virtual Session Chairs<\/h3> <p>A virtual session chair is required to be present at all virtual sessions. If you are planning to chair a session at the in-person meeting and will not be available to chair your virtual session, please designate another virtual presenter who will be present to chair it virtually.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/10\/Virtual_Session_Chair_Instructions.pdf\">View the Virtual Session Chair Instructions here (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What's New for 2021?<\/h3><ul><li><h4>+ All Presenters are required to pre-record their presentations.<\/h4><p>We are requiring all presenters to pre-record their presentations and upload them to the 2021 INFORMS Annual Meeting platform by <strong>September 13<\/strong>. There are rare exceptions to this requirement, email <a href=\"mailto:cmckay@informs.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cassie McKay<\/a> with questions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Why? I'm planning on presenting in person?<\/h4><p>Several reasons:<\/p> <ul> <li>In person presenters will be able to extend the reach of their research; in 2020 we had over 20k+ presentations viewed in the 3 month period following the end of the meeting.<\/li> <li>Virtual attendees will have access to all of the presentations.<\/li> <li>In the event of an emergency, the entirety of the meeting will be preserved for both in person and virtual attendees, and the meeting will be able to proceed virtually.<\/li> <\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Why these prices?<\/h4><p>These prices allow us to provide a deeply discounted rate (60% off rates) to students who are the future of our profession and organization. It also allows us to provide hardship discounts to members in need. We are a non-profit organization. Every dollar that comes into INFORMS goes back into INFORMS. \u00a0<\/p> <p>Our pricing structure is:<\/p> <table id=\"comparison\"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Member Rates<\/strong><\/td> <td><strong>Early Bird<\/strong><\/td> <td><strong>Student*<\/strong><\/td> <td><strong>Regular Rate<\/strong><\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>In Person<\/td> <td>$585<\/td> <td>$235\/280<\/td> <td>$730<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Virtual<\/td> <td>$470<\/td> <td>$185\/235<\/td> <td>$585<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <p><strong>*<\/strong>Student Early Bird\/Student Regular Rate<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><h4>+ Do need to register if I am presenting?<\/h4><p>Yes, all presenters must <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register<\/a> by\u00a0August 30.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Important Dates<\/h2> <p><strong>August 1<\/strong><br>Abstract Editing Deadline<\/p> <p><strong>August 16<br><\/strong>Make selection of Meeting Experience (in person or virtual )<\/p> <p><strong>August 30<\/strong><br>Speaker Registration Deadline<\/p> <p><strong>September 13 at 11:59pm Pacific Time<br><\/strong>Presentation Upload Deadline\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Recording Guidelines<\/h2> <p>Both in-person and virtual presenters are required to upload your presentation as an MP4 file by <strong>September 13 at 11:59pm Pacific Time<\/strong>. We recommend using Zoom to record your presentation, but any platform is fine if you can provide an MP4 file.\u00a0<\/p> <p>All virtual technical sessions will be 90 minutes long. If you were invited by a Session Chair, the length of you recording will be determined by the number of presenters in your session, so please check with your Session Chair. If you submitted a contributed abstract, please record a 15-minute presentation.<\/p> <p>View guidelines specific to your session type <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/guidelines-for-sessions\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abstractsonline.com\/dashboard\/login.asp?aId=475&#038;targetMKey=D8374C15-8841-43B2-9E5A-C3C1D9CA912E&#038;targetMod=presentation\" > Upload your MP4 recording <\/a>\n<h3>What will a virtual session look like?<\/h3> <p>\u00a0All technical sessions will be 90 minutes long. Before each session, all participants will enter the Zoom room link at the top of the session. The Session Chair will briefly introduce the speakers and then they will share their screen and play the first presentation recording for everyone. Next, they will hold Q&amp;A with the first presenter. This will keep anyone new entering at the same place. It will continue in this way until the last person has presented.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Everyone is required to upload a prerecorded presentation, but if a presenter wishes to present live during their session, that is fine as long as they notify their Session Chair.<\/p>\n<h3>How to record a Zoom presentation<\/h3> <p>Check out a helpful tutorial which walks you through recording your Annual Meeting presentation on Zoom.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362473-Local-recording\">https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362473-Local-recording<\/a><\/p>\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZHSAMd89JE[\/embed]\n<h3>The Power of Good Lighting<\/h3> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/Lighting_Example_Image.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting_Example_Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" title=\"Lighting_Example_Image\">Lighting can have significant impact on quality of recording. Before you record, it\u2019s important to consider what the quality of the lighting is in your space. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.<\/p> <ul> <li>Try to record yourself in a place where there\u2019s bright natural light.<\/li> <li>No window? A bright artificial light will help but be careful where you position it.<\/li> <li>The light source ideally should be behind your laptop or web camera and shining in your direction.<\/li> <li>Adding a white tablecloth can help bounce the light up at your face.<\/li> <li>Position yourself so the light is illuminating as much of your face as possible.<\/li> <li>Also, try to be looking slightly up at the camera rather than down into it. Prop up your laptop on a stack of books if you need to and sit so that your head and shoulders are in the frame. This will help minimize shadows.<\/li> <li>Remember the goal is for your audience to see your face clearly, and with the right tricks, you can make that work anywhere.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3>Closed captioning<\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004794983-Using-audio-transcription-for-cloud-recordings-#h_01EHA52NVDQD5YSESWWF1XAQM8\">Link to how to use Close Captioning on Zoom<\/a><\/p> <p>Step 1: If you have access to \u201cCloud recording\u201d use the Zoom <a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004794983-Using-audio-transcription-for-cloud-recordings-#h_01EHA52NVDQD5YSESWWF1XAQM8\">instructions to view and edit the transcript<\/a>, then download the recording and the \u201cAudio transcript\" (VTT file). If you\u2019re using the free Zoom account type,\u00a0 download your recording, and then manually create a WebVTT structured file (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/webvtt1\/\">see example<\/a>) or generate your transcript with an easy-to-use video transcription tool \u2014 there are many third-party apps, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/1\/23\/21079408\/rev-transcription-service-price-raise\">Rev<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/4\/23\/21232385\/otter-ai-live-video-meeting-notes-zoom-transcription-annotation-teams\">Otter.ai<\/a>.<\/p> <p>Step 2: Use an online tool or software application to hard code the captions to your MP4 video file \u2014 tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyscribe.com\/subtitle-tools\/hardcode-subtitles-video\">Happy Scribe<\/a> (online), <a href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/\">Hand Brake<\/a> (free software), and others.<\/p>\n<h3>INFORMS Brand Colors<\/h3> <p>Blue 003087\u00a0 \u00a0Green 84BD00\u00a0 Orange E87722<\/p> <p>To change Heading colors (use black text for your body copy!) in Power Point, click the down arrow, then \"More Colors.\"<\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"ppt_color_step1\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/ppt_color_step1.jpg\" alt=\"ppt_color_step1\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\"><\/p> <p>Next, copy the above hexadecimal colors and paste in the \"Hex Color #\" box.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2020\/files\/2020\/09\/ppt_color_step2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"ppt_color_step2\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/ppt_color_step2.jpg\" alt=\"ppt_color_step2\" width=\"250\" height=\"329\"><\/a><\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Creating a Good Slide Deck<\/h2> <p>Watch this short, informative video for tips on creating a good slide deck for you presentation. Additionally, you can download a PDF of the presentation tips for reference.<\/p>\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/oI2FDNNHEvk[\/embed]\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/8d8893ad-41c4-4015-a729-a2b2416d577b\" target=\"_blank\" ><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-8d8893ad-41c4-4015-a729-a2b2416d577b\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/8d8893ad-41c4-4015-a729-a2b2416d577b.png\" alt=\"Download AM Branded PowerPoint Template\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/1ea5bf26-1be0-4dfb-8404-29d30c7eafb0\" ><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-1ea5bf26-1be0-4dfb-8404-29d30c7eafb0\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/1ea5bf26-1be0-4dfb-8404-29d30c7eafb0.png\" alt=\"Download Tips for a Good Power Point\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Zoom Backgrounds<\/h3> <p>If you would like, feel free to download one of the branded Virtual 2020 INFORMS Annual Meeting Zoom backgrounds. You can use these to record your presentation or to use during your scheduled live Q &amp; A session.<\/p> <p>To install a Zoom background:<\/p> <ol> <li>Click ^ arrow next to \"Stop Video\" in bottom tool bar of Zoom<\/li> <li>Click \"Video Settings\"<\/li> <li>On left side navigation, click \"Virtual Background\"<\/li> <li>To the right of \"Choose Virtual Background\" click the plus button.<\/li> <li>Click add image.<\/li> <li>Save and select new background.<\/li> <\/ol> <p>Note, if in your recording or live your background is displaying backwards, click \"Mirror my Video\" at bottom of window. Backgrounds work best when you are in front of a plain white wall.<\/p> <p>Click on the images below to download the full size graphic for your use.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/2021_Annual_Meeting_Zoom_Background_1.jpg\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/2021_Annual_Meeting_Zoom_Background_1.jpg\" title=\"2021_Annual_Meeting_Zoom_Background_1\" alt=\"Annual Meeting Zoom light blue background with logo\"> <\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/2021_Annual_Meeting_Zoom_Background_2.jpg\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/07\/2021_Annual_Meeting_Zoom_Background_2.jpg\" title=\"2021_Annual_Meeting_Zoom_Background_2\" alt=\"Annual Meeting Zoom white background with logo\"> <\/a>\n<h2>Video Tips<\/h2> <p>These recommendations have been established so that your video presentation will look professional, help mitigate stress and ensure that you have the best experience possible.<\/p> <ol> <li><strong>Find a quiet, well-lit location<br \/> <\/strong>The first part of a good quality video presentation is finding a location where there will be minimal or no interruptions. This area should be quiet, with little chance of there being a lot of background noise. Is should also be well lit, either by a window or a nice bright light. This will ensure that participants will be able to see your face clearly.<\/li> <li><strong>Be aware of how your camera and microphone are positioned <\/strong> <ul> <li>Make sure that you are not sitting right in front of your light source. Position your laptop, or web camera so that the light source is behind it. You should be sitting in the light. Make sure that you are not sitting too close or too far away. Your face should look natural on the screen. Too close and you will be too bright, too far away and you will be in the shadows.<\/li> <li>Your microphone should be positioned so that it is pointed at you and is fairly close so that you can be heard clearly. You want your mic as close as you can get it, so it doesn\u2019t pick up a lot of unwanted noise.<\/li> <li>Position your camera so that it is roughly at the same height as your eyes. If you are using a laptop raise it up so the screen is basically at the same level as your face. Your head and part of your shoulders and chest should be in the shot. Do not position the camera in a way that is showing just your head and neck and you are looking down into your device. One tip is to look at your camera when you are talking, rather than looking at your screen, this helps viewers feel as if you are speaking directly to them.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li><strong>Keep your environment simple<br \/> <\/strong>Try to keep your background as basic and as clutter free as possible. There can be a few things behind you, but too much and it will detract from the main focus, you. Also be sure to sit in a comfortable chair, this will help minimize the need to shift and keep you on camera. You are also welcome to use the INFORMS background provided to you.<\/li> <li><strong>Dress like you would for a conference<br \/> <\/strong>You don\u2019t need to wear your fanciest suit, but dress professionally. Avoid small prints such as pin stripes, checks and tiny polka dots. At times those prints can make a screen \u201cdance\u201d and be distracting for views. Avoid pure white or black. Depending on the background, you could blend into it or make it difficult for the camera to focus on you. If you tend to have a shiny face or forehead, a light layer of powder can help minimize it.<\/li> <li><strong>Minimize distractions<br \/> <\/strong>Another key to having a professional video is to turn off all email, text, and phone notifications before beginning. A simple trick is to put your phone on Airplane mode. If you are in a room that can be closed off, do so. A note can be hung outside stating that you are recording and that there should be no disruptions for the next hour.<\/li> <li><strong>Make eye-contact and smile<br \/> <\/strong>Remember to make eye-contact, looking at the camera lens will ensure your viewers feel like you\u2019re talking directly with them. You are proud of your hard work and research, so remember to smile.<\/li> <li><strong>Practice!<br \/> <\/strong>Have a trial run or two beforehand so you know you\u2019ll look and sound great. 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