2024 Convention Speaker Toolbox

General Information  

Event Speaker Timeline:  This timeline outlines submission deadlines for event presenters/authors.

Guidelines for Presentation: This reference provides an overview of writing and presentation requirements for presenters/authors.

Convention Speaker Meetings:  The IIBEC Team will hold two virtual meetings with presenters/authors to share important information and answer questions. Meeting information will be sent via email.  Dates to be announced!

Papers

Guidelines for Submission:  Papers must follow the guidelines for submission.

General Reminders

• Word limit: Papers should be 4,500 words or less
• Images/figures:
  – A maximum of 10 images/figures may be included
  – Images must be embedded into the paper at the time of submission
  – Submitting authors are responsible for including any required citations. 

Presentations & Assessment Questions

PowerPoint Presentation Template:  Presentations must be submitted using this template.  Formatting requirements are outlined in this template.

Media Guidelines: Please refer to the PowerPoint Presentation Template for guidelines regarding media within presentations.

Assessment Question Template and Writing Guide:  10 multiple-choice assessment questions are required to be submitted for each session. This reference outlines requirements and best practices for multiple-choice question writing.

Session Audio Visual Speaker Guidelines: This document outlines specific information/guidelines regarding session A/V.

Miscellaneous References & Reminders

Speaker Agreement:  Attestation to this agreement was required at the time of the abstract submission process.

AV Release: Attestation to this agreement was required at the time of the abstract submission process.

Registration:

• IIBEC provides complimentary registration for up to two (2) speakers per session.
• Information regarding the event registration process will be communicated to session presenters.
• IIBEC is not responsible for any travel, lodging, meals, or transportation costs to and/or from the event for session author(s)/speaker(s).

Speaker Changes: Speaker additions or changes will NOT be accepted after 90 days prior to the event.