{"id":10751,"date":"2026-09-30T12:34:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T17:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/?page_id=10751"},"modified":"2026-09-30T12:38:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T17:38:19","slug":"presenter-chair-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/presenter-chair-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Presenter &amp; Chair Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-10751\" data-postid=\"10751\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-10751 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-zoom-bg=\"desktop\" data-css_id=\"r1q6827\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_r1q6827 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_urid827 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ior6827   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1 class=\"page-title\">Presenter &amp; Chair Guidelines<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4fg0511 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_k8nv511 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_w6hu511   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Are you presenting at the meeting or chairing a session? Here are tips and guidelines to ensure you have a successful and rewarding meeting experience!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_poyq511   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><a href=\"#lengthofyourpresentation\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">LENGTH OF YOUR PRESENTATION<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><a href=\"#slideformat\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">SLIDE FORMAT<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><a href=\"#audio-visualrequirements\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">AUDIO-VISUAL REQUIREMENTS\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><a href=\"#guidelines\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">PRESENTATION GUIDELINES<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><a href=\"#posters\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">POSTERS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><a href=\"#sessionchairs\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">SESSION CHAIRS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_j1q1511   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"lengthofyourpresentation\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Length of Your Presentation<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_6r9b511\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_h8q5511 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xkml511   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Each session is <strong>75 minutes<\/strong>, with presentation time divided evenly among the presenters in the session. <strong>Your allotted time includes any Q&amp;A you choose<\/strong> to have following your presentation.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 presentations = 15 minutes per presentation<\/li>\n<li>6 presentations = 12 minutes per presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please plan your presentation accordingly and stay within your allotted time to help keep the session on schedule.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xr9r511   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"slideformat\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>SLIDE fORMAT<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vrpo511   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>An <strong>optional PowerPoint template<\/strong> is available for presenters. Download the PowerPoint template:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n    <span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-1496ed14-577a-4aa1-b85f-087f0b573769\">\n        <span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-1496ed14-577a-4aa1-b85f-087f0b573769\" id=\"hs-cta-1496ed14-577a-4aa1-b85f-087f0b573769\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/1496ed14-577a-4aa1-b85f-087f0b573769\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-1496ed14-577a-4aa1-b85f-087f0b573769\" style=\"border-width:0px;\"\n                     src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/1496ed14-577a-4aa1-b85f-087f0b573769.png\" alt=\"Call to Action\"\/>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n    <script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        hbspt.cta.load(3449182, \"1496ed14-577a-4aa1-b85f-087f0b573769\", {});\n    <\/script><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Format your slides in<strong> 16:9 widescreen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Use a <strong>minimum font size of 20 pt<\/strong>; 24 pt or larger is recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Slides <strong>do not need to be submitted in advance.<\/strong> Bring your presentation with you and plan to present using <strong>your own computer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A full paper is <strong>not required<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"navigatingvenues\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-navigatingvenues tb_r8yy511 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_hiep511 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_c8y3511   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"audio-visualrequirements\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>audio-visual requirements<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"socialevents\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-socialevents tb_haee511 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_5l90511 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nhio511   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>Each session room will be equipped with a <strong>projector and screen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your<strong> own laptop<\/strong> to connect to the projector in your session room.<\/li>\n<li>Projectors will use an<strong> HDMI connection<\/strong>. If your computer does not have an HDMI port, bring the appropriate adapter for your device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mac users<\/strong>: Please bring any adapter needed to connect your computer to HDMI.<\/li>\n<li>Technical assistance will be available if needed.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend bringing a <strong>backup copy of your presentation on a USB drive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_e3v1511   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"guidelines\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>PRESENTATION GUIDELINES\u00a0<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_qwrc511 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_1cpl511 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gujx511   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>Check the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/submissions.mirasmart.com\/InformsAnnual2026\/Itinerary\/EventsAAG.aspx\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Technical Sessions schedule<\/a> or mobile app<\/strong> for your session room and location.<\/li>\n<li>Arrive on time and <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">c<\/span><strong>heck in with your session chair<\/strong> before the session begins.<\/li>\n<li>Presentations are expected to be in <strong>English<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Focus your presentation on the <strong>key findings and takeaways<\/strong>, and include a brief summary.<\/li>\n<li>Stay within your <strong>allotted presentation time<\/strong>, including any time you choose to allow for audience questions.<\/li>\n<li>You are welcome to bring copies of your paper or other handouts to distribute to attendees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3mdf511   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"posters\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>POSTERS\u00a0<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ib46511   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div>Poster presenters must provide a <strong>printed copy of their poster<\/strong> for display onsite. You may bring a pre-printed poster with you or arrange for your poster to be printed onsite.<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_i08j682   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Poster Size &amp; Font<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_j98d495   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>We recommend a poster size of <strong>72 inches wide \u00d7 36 inches tall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Poster boards measure <strong>96 inches wide \u00d7 48 inches tall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/poster-sessions\/\">poster best practices and additional information<\/a> before preparing your poster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_v0xg107   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Onsite Poster Printing<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2dpq278   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>COMING SOON!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INFORMS is partnering with the <strong>FedEx Office at the Marriott Marquis<\/strong> to offer discounted printing rates for poster presenters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Printing requires <strong>24\u201348 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Same-day poster printing is not available<\/strong>, so presenters should preorder their posters.<\/li>\n<li>Posters will be available for pickup beginning <strong>October TBD<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Hours:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday\u2013Friday<\/strong>: 9:00 a.m.\u20136:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday\u2013Sunday<\/strong>: 9:00 a.m.\u20134:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Questions? Contact the FedEx Office team at +1 TBD or TBD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[<strong>Preorder Your Poster for Onsite Pickup<\/strong>] (link coming soon)<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a6fj804   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Poster Setup &amp; Session Schedule<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_yl85242   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>For maximum visibility, we recommend hanging your poster at the beginning of your designated setup period.<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0ka3125   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><em><strong>Sunday, November 1<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_z1of842   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><em><strong>Poster Types<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poster Competition<\/li>\n<li>General Posters<\/li>\n<li>STEM SPARK K\u201312<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_x61r902   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><em><strong>Poster Setup<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>11:00 am\u20134:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presenters may begin hanging posters at 11:00 a.m. We recommend setting up as early as possible for maximum exposure.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9cqx561   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><em><strong><br>Poster Sessions<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Poster Competition Judging Session<br>1:15\u20132:30 p.m.<br><br><\/strong>All attendees are welcome to view the posters during judging; however, please allow judges space to complete their evaluations. Winning posters will be <strong>ribboned during the Welcome Reception<\/strong>. Winners will be officially announced during the <strong>Monday Plenary Session<\/strong> and in the <strong>Annual Meeting mobile app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Poster Session<\/strong><br><strong>7:00\u20138:00 pm<\/strong><br>Held during the Welcome Reception<br><br><strong>Poster Competition presenters should return to their posters during the General Poster Session<\/strong> for a second presentation opportunity and to discuss their work with attendees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEM SPARK K\u201312 Poster<\/strong> <strong>Session<\/strong><br>6:30\u20138:20 pm<br>Held during the Welcome Reception<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xi0w57   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><em><strong>Poster Removal<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>General and STEM SPARK K\u201312 posters must be removed by 8:20 pm<br><br><\/strong>Any posters remaining after<strong> 8:30 p.m. will be removed and discarded.<br><br>Poster Competition presenters: <\/strong>Please leave your posters in place. Competition posters will remain on display Monday for additional visibility.<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nn6p442   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><em><strong>Monday, November 2<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_khve135   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong><em>Poster Types<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minority Issues Forum (MIF)<\/li>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence Section<\/li>\n<li>Quality, Statistics and Reliability (QSR)<\/li>\n<li>Poster Competition posters remaining from Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_r3ay85   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong><em>Poster Setup<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginning at 9:00 a.m.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday poster presenters may begin hanging their posters at 9:00 a.m. We recommend setting up as early as possible for maximum exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Poster Competition posters from Sunday will already be on display and should remain posted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ojeg875   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><em><strong>Poster Sessions<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minority Issues Forum (MIF) Poster Session<\/strong><br>12:15\u20131:15 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Artificial Intelligence Section Poster Session<\/strong><br>1:15\u20132:30 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quality, Statistics and Reliability (QSR) Poster Session<\/strong><br>2:45\u20134:00 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ysk5495   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong><em>Poster Removal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All Monday posters must be removed by <strong>4:45 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any posters remaining after<strong> 5:00 pm will be removed and discarded<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_flux511   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"sessionchairs\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>SESSION CHAIRS<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9ml6511   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Session chairs help ensure that sessions run smoothly and stay on schedule.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before and During Your Session<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive on time and briefly introduce the session.<\/li>\n<li>Remind attendees to silence their phones or mobile devices.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the session on schedule and ensure that presenters <strong>do not exceed their allotted presentation time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Please note that meeting rooms may not have reliable internet access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>After Your Session<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Complete the Session Chair Reporting Form after your session to provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Session title<\/li>\n<li>Estimated attendance<\/li>\n<li>Any presenter no-shows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This information helps INFORMS better understand session attendance and track presenter participation across the meeting.<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presenter &amp; Chair Guidelines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10751","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Presenter &amp; Chair Guidelines &#187; 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Presenting at the 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting or chairing a session? 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Here are tips and guidelines to ensure you have a successful and rewarding meeting experience!<\/p>\n<ul> <li><a href=\"#lengthofyourpresentation\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">LENGTH OF YOUR PRESENTATION<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#slideformat\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">SLIDE FORMAT<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#audio-visualrequirements\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">AUDIO-VISUAL REQUIREMENTS\u00a0<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#guidelines\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">PRESENTATION GUIDELINES<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#posters\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">POSTERS<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#sessionchairs\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">SESSION CHAIRS<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>Length of Your Presentation<\/h2>\n<p>Each session is <strong>75 minutes<\/strong>, with presentation time divided evenly among the presenters in the session. <strong>Your allotted time includes any Q&amp;A you choose<\/strong> to have following your presentation.<\/p> <p>For example:<\/p> <ul> <li>5 presentations = 15 minutes per presentation<\/li> <li>6 presentations = 12 minutes per presentation<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Please plan your presentation accordingly and stay within your allotted time to help keep the session on schedule.<\/p>\n<h2>SLIDE fORMAT<\/h2>\n<ul> <li>An <strong>optional PowerPoint template<\/strong> is available for presenters. Download the PowerPoint template:<\/li> <\/ul> [hubspot_cta id=\"1496ed14-577a-4aa1-b85f-087f0b573769\"] \u00a0 <ul> <li>Format your slides in<strong> 16:9 widescreen<\/strong>.<\/li> <li>Use a <strong>minimum font size of 20 pt<\/strong>; 24 pt or larger is recommended.<\/li> <li>Slides <strong>do not need to be submitted in advance.<\/strong> Bring your presentation with you and plan to present using <strong>your own computer.<\/strong><\/li> <li>A full paper is <strong>not required<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>audio-visual requirements<\/h2>\n<ul> <li>Each session room will be equipped with a <strong>projector and screen<\/strong>.<\/li> <li>Bring your<strong> own laptop<\/strong> to connect to the projector in your session room.<\/li> <li>Projectors will use an<strong> HDMI connection<\/strong>. If your computer does not have an HDMI port, bring the appropriate adapter for your device.<\/li> <li><strong>Mac users<\/strong>: Please bring any adapter needed to connect your computer to HDMI.<\/li> <li>Technical assistance will be available if needed.<\/li> <li>We recommend bringing a <strong>backup copy of your presentation on a USB drive<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>PRESENTATION GUIDELINES\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ul> <li>Check the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/submissions.mirasmart.com\/InformsAnnual2026\/Itinerary\/EventsAAG.aspx\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Technical Sessions schedule<\/a> or mobile app<\/strong> for your session room and location.<\/li> <li>Arrive on time and c<strong>heck in with your session chair<\/strong> before the session begins.<\/li> <li>Presentations are expected to be in <strong>English<\/strong>.<\/li> <li>Focus your presentation on the <strong>key findings and takeaways<\/strong>, and include a brief summary.<\/li> <li>Stay within your <strong>allotted presentation time<\/strong>, including any time you choose to allow for audience questions.<\/li> <li>You are welcome to bring copies of your paper or other handouts to distribute to attendees.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>POSTERS\u00a0<\/h2>\nPoster presenters must provide a <strong>printed copy of their poster<\/strong> for display onsite. You may bring a pre-printed poster with you or arrange for your poster to be printed onsite.\n<h3>Poster Size &amp; Font<\/h3>\n<ul> <li>We recommend a poster size of <strong>72 inches wide \u00d7 36 inches tall<\/strong>.<\/li> <li>Poster boards measure <strong>96 inches wide \u00d7 48 inches tall<\/strong>.<\/li> <li>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/poster-sessions\/\">poster best practices and additional information<\/a> before preparing your poster.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3>Onsite Poster Printing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>COMING SOON!<\/strong><\/p> <p>INFORMS is partnering with the <strong>FedEx Office at the Marriott Marquis<\/strong> to offer discounted printing rates for poster presenters.<\/p> <ul> <li>Printing requires <strong>24\u201348 hours<\/strong>.<\/li> <li><strong>Same-day poster printing is not available<\/strong>, so presenters should preorder their posters.<\/li> <li>Posters will be available for pickup beginning <strong>October TBD<\/strong>.<\/li> <li>Hours: <ul> <li><strong>Monday\u2013Friday<\/strong>: 9:00 a.m.\u20136:00 p.m.<\/li> <li><strong>Saturday\u2013Sunday<\/strong>: 9:00 a.m.\u20134:00 p.m.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li>Questions? Contact the FedEx Office team at +1 TBD or TBD.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>[<strong>Preorder Your Poster for Onsite Pickup<\/strong>] (link coming soon)<\/p>\n<h3>Poster Setup &amp; Session Schedule<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For maximum visibility, we recommend hanging your poster at the beginning of your designated setup period.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Sunday, November 1<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Poster Types<\/strong><\/em><\/p> <ul> <li>Poster Competition<\/li> <li>General Posters<\/li> <li>STEM SPARK K\u201312<\/li> <\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Poster Setup<\/strong><\/em><\/p> <p><strong>11:00 am\u20134:00 pm<\/strong><\/p> <p>Presenters may begin hanging posters at 11:00 a.m. We recommend setting up as early as possible for maximum exposure.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><br>Poster Sessions<\/strong><\/em><\/p> <p><strong>Poster Competition Judging Session<br>1:15\u20132:30 p.m.<br><br><\/strong>All attendees are welcome to view the posters during judging; however, please allow judges space to complete their evaluations. Winning posters will be <strong>ribboned during the Welcome Reception<\/strong>. Winners will be officially announced during the <strong>Monday Plenary Session<\/strong> and in the <strong>Annual Meeting mobile app<\/strong>.<\/p> <p><strong>General Poster Session<\/strong><br><strong>7:00\u20138:00 pm<\/strong><br>Held during the Welcome Reception<br><br><strong>Poster Competition presenters should return to their posters during the General Poster Session<\/strong> for a second presentation opportunity and to discuss their work with attendees.<\/p> <p><strong>STEM SPARK K\u201312 Poster<\/strong> <strong>Session<\/strong><br>6:30\u20138:20 pm<br>Held during the Welcome Reception<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Poster Removal<\/strong><\/em><\/p> <p><strong>General and STEM SPARK K\u201312 posters must be removed by 8:20 pm<br><br><\/strong>Any posters remaining after<strong> 8:30 p.m. will be removed and discarded.<br><br>Poster Competition presenters: <\/strong>Please leave your posters in place. Competition posters will remain on display Monday for additional visibility.<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Monday, November 2<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Poster Types<\/em><\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Minority Issues Forum (MIF)<\/li> <li>Artificial Intelligence Section<\/li> <li>Quality, Statistics and Reliability (QSR)<\/li> <li>Poster Competition posters remaining from Sunday<\/li> <\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Poster Setup<\/em><\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Beginning at 9:00 a.m.<br><\/strong><\/p> <p>Monday poster presenters may begin hanging their posters at 9:00 a.m. We recommend setting up as early as possible for maximum exposure.<\/p> <p>Poster Competition posters from Sunday will already be on display and should remain posted.<\/p> <p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Poster Sessions<\/strong><\/em><\/p> <p><strong>Minority Issues Forum (MIF) Poster Session<\/strong><br>12:15\u20131:15 pm<\/p> <p><strong>Artificial Intelligence Section Poster Session<\/strong><br>1:15\u20132:30 pm<\/p> <p><strong>Quality, Statistics and Reliability (QSR) Poster Session<\/strong><br>2:45\u20134:00 pm<\/p> <p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Poster Removal<\/em><\/strong><\/p> <p>All Monday posters must be removed by <strong>4:45 pm<\/strong><\/p> <p>Any posters remaining after<strong> 5:00 pm will be removed and discarded<\/strong>.<\/p> <p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>SESSION CHAIRS<\/h2>\n<p>Session chairs help ensure that sessions run smoothly and stay on schedule.<\/p> <p><strong>Before and During Your Session<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Arrive on time and briefly introduce the session.<\/li> <li>Remind attendees to silence their phones or mobile devices.<\/li> <li>Keep the session on schedule and ensure that presenters <strong>do not exceed their allotted presentation time<\/strong>.<\/li> <li>Please note that meeting rooms may not have reliable internet access.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>After Your Session<\/strong><\/p> <p>Complete the Session Chair Reporting Form after your session to provide:<\/p> <ul> <li>Session title<\/li> <li>Estimated attendance<\/li> <li>Any presenter no-shows<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>This information helps INFORMS better understand session attendance and track presenter participation across the meeting.<\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/46"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10751"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13721,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10751\/revisions\/13721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}