{"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":"2026-10-22T07:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T12:56:19","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><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/files\/2026\/10\/INFORMS-2026-Annual-Meeting-FedEx-Poster-Order-Form-1.pdf\"><strong>2026 Annual Meeting FedEx Poster Order Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Files should be sized according to one of the following available packages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Print Package A: <\/strong>42 in H x 72 in W (pretax $168)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Print Package B: <\/strong>\u00a042 in H x 84 in W (pretax $200)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Print Package C:\u00a0<\/strong> 42 in H x 96 in W (pretax $224)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>INFORMS is partnering with the onsite FedEx Office in the Marriott Marquis to offer discounted poster printing through October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>To place an order for your poster, please complete the order form with your contact information and email the completed form, along with your PDF file(s), to usa5515@fedex.com.<\/p>\n<p>Payment and pickup will take place at the FedEx Parcel Management Office, located in the Marriott Marquis on the B2 Level next to the Pink elevator bank. For questions on Saturday and Sunday, please call +1 (415) 490-3465.<br><br><strong>Poster Pick-up Hours:<\/strong><br>Sat, Oct 31: 8am to 7pm<br>Sun, Nov 1: 9am to 5pm<br>For questions, please call +1 (415) 369-9928 Monday-Friday or <a href=\"usa5040@fedex.com\">email usa5515@fedex.com<\/a>.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1lvHC7LHwT1mtszQc8XhqKA21xem\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Complete the Session Chair Attendance Form<\/a> 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><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/files\/2026\/10\/INFORMS-2026-Annual-Meeting-FedEx-Poster-Order-Form-1.pdf\"><strong>2026 Annual Meeting FedEx Poster Order Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p>Files should be sized according to one of the following available packages:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Print Package A: <\/strong>42 in H x 72 in W (pretax $168)<\/li> <li><strong>Print Package B: <\/strong>\u00a042 in H x 84 in W (pretax $200)<\/li> <li><strong>Print Package C:\u00a0<\/strong> 42 in H x 96 in W (pretax $224)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>INFORMS is partnering with the onsite FedEx Office in the Marriott Marquis to offer discounted poster printing through October 23, 2026.<\/p> <p>To place an order for your poster, please complete the order form with your contact information and email the completed form, along with your PDF file(s), to usa5515@fedex.com.<\/p> <p>Payment and pickup will take place at the FedEx Parcel Management Office, located in the Marriott Marquis on the B2 Level next to the Pink elevator bank. For questions on Saturday and Sunday, please call +1 (415) 490-3465.<br><br><strong>Poster Pick-up Hours:<\/strong><br>Sat, Oct 31: 8am to 7pm<br>Sun, Nov 1: 9am to 5pm<br>For questions, please call +1 (415) 369-9928 Monday-Friday or <a href=\"usa5040@fedex.com\">email usa5515@fedex.com<\/a>.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1lvHC7LHwT1mtszQc8XhqKA21xem\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Complete the Session Chair Attendance Form<\/a> 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":63,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14274,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10751\/revisions\/14274"}],"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}]}}