{"id":9581,"date":"2025-09-30T12:30:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/?page_id=9581"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:10:23","slug":"presenter-chair-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/presenter-chair-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Presenter &amp; Chair Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-9581\" data-postid=\"9581\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-9581 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_qqvq593 tb_first 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_ttt0594 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zf8i275   \" 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_wf8i73   \" 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<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><strong><a href=\"#expect\">WHAT TO EXPECT IN ATLANTA<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eczc793   \" 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_dz8f925\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_ocz5926 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6di3910   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The length of your presentation is determined by the number of presenters in your session. Each session is 75 minutes, so divide that by the number of presenters. Make sure to allow a few minutes for Q&amp;A at the end of your talk.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ydrn870   \" 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_exmk153   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>An\u00a0<strong><em>optional\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>PowerPoint template can be downloaded\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/view.officeapps.live.com\/op\/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2F3449182.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net%2Fhubfs%2F3449182%2F2025%2520Annual%2520Meeting%2520Speaker%2520Template.pptx%3F__hstc%3D194041586.648a490f4ca1b525b25026a545cb40d9.1758897863256.1759248278365.1759253362642.12%26__hssc%3D194041586.7.1759253362642%26__hsfp%3D3311438139%26hsCtaTracking%3Da7dfc861-ebc2-45b5-b6f3-94f1b4b3b363%257Cafd3016a-cb3b-49ed-9db4-76ede1f31ea7&amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use the 16\u00d79 format option in PowerPoint.<\/li>\n<li>Use type no smaller than 20pt (24pt and larger is best).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Slides do not need to be submitted before the meeting. You will bring them with you and present using\u00a0<strong>your own computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>No full paper is requested.<\/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_5iii562 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_nk2h563 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0lvo103   \" 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_qpz9580 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_ng9u581 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_531u909   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>There will be a projector and screen in every session room.<\/li>\n<li>Please\u00a0<strong>bring your own laptop\u00a0<\/strong>or notebook to connect to the projector in your meeting room.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a Mac, please\u00a0<strong>bring your own adapter<\/strong>. Your computer output (USB-A, USB-C, etc.) will need to connect to the projector\u2019s HDMI input. If your computer has an HDMI port, no adapter is needed. Technical assistance will be available if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend you also bring your slides on a USB as backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_i8v7657   \" 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_on48908 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_hldx908 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_fth0589   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The room and location of your session are listed in the Technical Sessions section and in the schedule of the mobile app. Please be on time for your session and check in with the session chair.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Presentations are expected to be in English.<\/li>\n<li>Limit the presentation to key issues with a brief summary.<\/li>\n<li>Time your presentation to fit within your designated time span, leaving time for audience questions.<\/li>\n<li>You may bring copies of your paper or other handouts to distribute to the audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xmsk638   \" 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_gpo7194   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Poster presenters need to provide a hard copy of their poster to display on-site. Presenters can either bring a pre-printed copy with them, or arrange to print on-site at Welcome to the 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The poster boards measure 96 inches wide by 48 inches tall. We recommend a poster size of 72 inches wide by 36 inches tall. You may find best practices and more information\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/poster-sessions\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">here.<\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bce5786   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1735\">You may bring your printed poster with you or arrange to have it printed locally in Atlanta. Below are two nearby <strong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1693\">FedEx Office locations<\/strong> that can assist with printing services:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"2005\"><strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1811\">FedEx Office | Store #1065 (Inside Georgia World Congress Center)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\">285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW<br data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1855\">Atlanta, GA 30313-1513<br data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1880\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1897\">usa1065@fedex.com<\/a><br data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1900\">404-223-4660 or 404-591-0001<br data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\">Fax: 404-223-4776<br data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1951\"><strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1964\">Location:<\/strong> Building B Lobby, Level 4<br data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"1993\"><strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2003\">Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<li data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2035\">\n<p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2035\">Friday: 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2056\">\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2056\">Saturday: Closed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2075\">\n<p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2075\">Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2115\">Monday\u2013Wednesday: 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2263\"><strong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2173\">FedEx Office at Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park<\/strong><br data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\">100 CNN Center NW<br data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\">Atlanta, GA 30303<br data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2216\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2233\">usa0275@fedex.com<\/a><br data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\">470-633-3310<br data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"><strong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2261\">Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2397\">\n<li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2293\">\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2293\">Friday: 7:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2326\">\n<p data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2326\">Saturday: 10:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2357\">\n<p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2357\">Sunday: 12:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2397\">\n<p data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2397\">Monday\u2013Wednesday: 7:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_la5r659   \" 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_skas91   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The role of the chair is to coordinate the smooth running of the session. Please begin your session on time with a brief introduction and remind attendees to silence their phones. Meeting rooms will not have reliable internet access. Please keep the session on track and do not let anyone speak over their allotted time. After your session, use the online <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1HEZ9D93RQPCaX9BGQUdULQ21xem\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">form<\/a> to record your session title, estimated session attendance, and any no-show speakers.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_v8k6976   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"expect\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>what to expect in atlanta<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_t7cv867   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Before arriving in Atlanta be sure to check out the official <a style=\"font-weight: bold\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/what-to-expect\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Know Before You Go Page!<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_l3r0254 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_u9m7254 first\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you presenting at the 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> <li><strong><a href=\"#expect\">WHAT TO EXPECT IN ATLANTA<\/a><\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>Length of Your Presentation<\/h2>\n<p>The length of your presentation is determined by the number of presenters in your session. Each session is 75 minutes, so divide that by the number of presenters. Make sure to allow a few minutes for Q&amp;A at the end of your talk.<\/p>\n<h2>SLIDE fORMAT<\/h2>\n<ul> <li>An\u00a0<strong><em>optional\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>PowerPoint template can be downloaded\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/view.officeapps.live.com\/op\/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2F3449182.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net%2Fhubfs%2F3449182%2F2025%2520Annual%2520Meeting%2520Speaker%2520Template.pptx%3F__hstc%3D194041586.648a490f4ca1b525b25026a545cb40d9.1758897863256.1759248278365.1759253362642.12%26__hssc%3D194041586.7.1759253362642%26__hsfp%3D3311438139%26hsCtaTracking%3Da7dfc861-ebc2-45b5-b6f3-94f1b4b3b363%257Cafd3016a-cb3b-49ed-9db4-76ede1f31ea7&amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">here.<\/a><\/li> <li>Use the 16\u00d79 format option in PowerPoint.<\/li> <li>Use type no smaller than 20pt (24pt and larger is best).<\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li>Slides do not need to be submitted before the meeting. You will bring them with you and present using\u00a0<strong>your own computer<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li>No full paper is requested.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>audio-visual requirements<\/h2>\n<ul> <li>There will be a projector and screen in every session room.<\/li> <li>Please\u00a0<strong>bring your own laptop\u00a0<\/strong>or notebook to connect to the projector in your meeting room.<\/li> <li>If you have a Mac, please\u00a0<strong>bring your own adapter<\/strong>. Your computer output (USB-A, USB-C, etc.) will need to connect to the projector\u2019s HDMI input. If your computer has an HDMI port, no adapter is needed. Technical assistance will be available if necessary.<\/li> <li>We recommend you also bring your slides on a USB as backup.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>PRESENTATION GUIDELINES\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The room and location of your session are listed in the Technical Sessions section and in the schedule of the mobile app. Please be on time for your session and check in with the session chair.<\/p> <ul> <li>Presentations are expected to be in English.<\/li> <li>Limit the presentation to key issues with a brief summary.<\/li> <li>Time your presentation to fit within your designated time span, leaving time for audience questions.<\/li> <li>You may bring copies of your paper or other handouts to distribute to the audience.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>POSTERS\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Poster presenters need to provide a hard copy of their poster to display on-site. Presenters can either bring a pre-printed copy with them, or arrange to print on-site at Welcome to the 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting!\u00a0<\/p> <p>The poster boards measure 96 inches wide by 48 inches tall. We recommend a poster size of 72 inches wide by 36 inches tall. You may find best practices and more information\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/poster-sessions\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1735\">You may bring your printed poster with you or arrange to have it printed locally in Atlanta. Below are two nearby <strong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1693\">FedEx Office locations<\/strong> that can assist with printing services:<\/p> <p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"2005\"><strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1811\">FedEx Office | Store #1065 (Inside Georgia World Congress Center)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\">285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW<br data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1855\">Atlanta, GA 30313-1513<br data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1880\"><a rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1897\">usa1065@fedex.com<\/a><br data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1900\">404-223-4660 or 404-591-0001<br data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\">Fax: 404-223-4776<br data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1951\"><strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1964\">Location:<\/strong> Building B Lobby, Level 4<br data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"1993\"><strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2003\">Hours:<\/strong><\/p> <ul data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2115\"> <li data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2035\"> <p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2035\">Friday: 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2056\"> <p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2056\">Saturday: Closed<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2075\"> <p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2075\">Sunday: Closed<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2115\"> <p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2115\">Monday\u2013Wednesday: 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2263\"><strong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2173\">FedEx Office at Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park<\/strong><br data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\">100 CNN Center NW<br data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\">Atlanta, GA 30303<br data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2216\"><a rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2233\">usa0275@fedex.com<\/a><br data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\">470-633-3310<br data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"><strong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2261\">Hours:<\/strong><\/p> <ul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2397\"> <li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2293\"> <p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2293\">Friday: 7:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2326\"> <p data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2326\">Saturday: 10:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2357\"> <p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2357\">Sunday: 12:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2397\"> <p data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2397\">Monday\u2013Wednesday: 7:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>SESSION CHAIRS<\/h2>\n<p>The role of the chair is to coordinate the smooth running of the session. Please begin your session on time with a brief introduction and remind attendees to silence their phones. Meeting rooms will not have reliable internet access. Please keep the session on track and do not let anyone speak over their allotted time. After your session, use the online <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1HEZ9D93RQPCaX9BGQUdULQ21xem\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">form<\/a> to record your session title, estimated session attendance, and any no-show speakers.<\/p>\n<h2>what to expect in atlanta<\/h2>\n<p>Before arriving in Atlanta be sure to check out the official <a style=\"font-weight: bold\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/what-to-expect\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Know Before You Go Page!<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001145"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9581"}],"version-history":[{"count":80,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9581\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11030,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9581\/revisions\/11030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}