Virtual Poster Sessions

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Virtual Poster Sessions

• An Opportunity for Chicago and Beyond

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Virtual Poster SessionsThe Concept

• Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will
  have the opportunity to post the content as a
  PDF, in addition to presenting their posters
  during the National Meeting

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Virtual Poster SessionsThe Concept

• The PDFs will be available from the online
  technical program
• Access to registered attendees only
• Viewers will have the option to comment and send
  questions to the authors
• Participation is voluntary

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Virtual Poster Sessions The Opportunities

• Authors have the potential to present their work
  to a much larger audience
• National Meeting attendees can view posters
  without time and physical constraints
• Content can remain available beyond the National
  Meeting
• Content will be searchable

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Virtual Poster Sessions The Risks

• Technical hurdles for authors and viewers
• Content will not translate exactly
• Viewer experience may not be the same as at the
  live poster session

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Virtual Poster Sessions Next Steps

• Provide as an option to authors for the Chicago
  meeting
• Evaluate participation and feedback
• Number of authors
• Analyze web usage statistics
• Solicit feedback