Submission Process

Designation of Primary/Presenting Author back to top

A primary author must be designated in each submission for scheduling purposes. After all submissions are received, the Conference Task Force schedules all of the events.

Acceptance of Proposals back to top

Acceptance letters will be e-mailed to each submission contact person prior to the deadline of September 30th, 2008.  If you have not heard from us regarding your submission by that date, please let us know.

Badges and Registration back to top

All costs associated with conference attendance are the responsibility of the presenter/attendee.  Badges are required to enter all events, including evening social events. If you lose your badge during the conference you may get a replacement at the on-site registration desk.

If you would like a family member to attend your presentation, you must get a badge from the on-site registration desk. The family badge will allow access to a presenter's event only.

Schedule back to top

The complete program schedule should be on line by October 1^st, 2008.  You will still be able to register for the conference at the early registration discounted rate until October 15^th, 2008.

Room Set-Up and Audio-Visual Equipment back to top

At the beginning of each day, the audiovisual equipment in each meeting room will be checked for proper set-up. Rooms are equipped for the entire day; therefore, there may be equipment in your room that you did not request, but was ordered by another presenter. Audio-visual technicians and TABA staff are available if you are unsure how to use a piece of equipment. If special equipment that you requested is not in place, please let the AV technicians or a conference staff member know and they can be of assistance.

ABA International will offer the following audio-visual equipment for all paper addresses, symposia, panel discussions, workshops, reunions, and business meetings:

·                     Screen (size will depend on room size)

·                     Microphone and Speakers

·                     LCD projector. Standard connection for a PC is a 15-pin VGA, shown below.

If your laptop does not have the port shown below, you must bring the adapter that came with your computer. Adapters for Mac laptops will not be available on site.

Note: TABA DOES NOT provide any of the following:

·                     VCR Package  

·                     Laptops

·                     35 mm slide projectors

·                     Overhead transparency projectors

·                     Adapters for Mac laptops - Not available; you must bring your own

·                     Flip Charts

*These items are available for rental from the Opryland hotel if they are needed for you presentation. 

Poster Sessions back to top

Posters should fit 4’ x 4’ poster boards (push pins will be provided).

Presenters are only required to be in attendance at the assigned time of their poster presentation.

No audio-visual equipment or electrical outlets will be available for poster sessions unless arranged with the conference hotel directly.

Poster Session Schedule back to top

Poster Preparation Tips back to top

·                     Use thin poster paper or cardboard for your poster

·                     Do not use heavy board  

Handouts back to top

TABA encourages the use of handout materials for your presentation. You are welcome to create and distribute handouts for attendees of your presentation. TABA is not responsible for duplicating or reimbursing the cost of handouts. 

Continuing Education back to top

Presenters who are interested in receiving CE credits for their presentation should indicate this by getting documentation of in and out from the TABA volunteer at your presentation. CE credits are a $12 flat rate for as many as you can get during the entire conference.