Topic Organizers
To access these features, please login as a "Topic Organizer."

Q. How do I assign/remove a Co-Chair?
A. Go to "Organize > Topical Areas.” Choose the button, "Add Co-Chair.” Please have the Co-Chair's email address, full name and phone number available to assign them a user account. Email confirmation will be sent to newly assigned Co-Chairs.

To remove a Co-Chair, go to "Organize > Topical Areas.” Find the Co-Chair's name and click on the "Remove" link next to it. Confirm your information on the following page and remove the Co-Chair.

Q. How can I update my Topic title?
A. Go to "Organize > Topical Areas.” Update the text in the title field and choose "Update Topic.”

Q. How do I create a Session?
A. You cannot create new sessions. Your Program Representative or Track Manager will need to assign sessions to your topic.

Q. Can I remove a Session?
A. If you need to remove a session, please contact your Program Representative

Q. How do I update a Session?
A. Go to “Organize > Sessions.” Select the appropriate topic then session. Click on “Update Session.” Update the session title, session type, and/or description and click on “Update Session.”

Q. How do I create a Session Organizer?
A. Go to "Organize > Sessions.” Choose a topic then a session from the list, and click on "Add Leader.” Please have the Session Organizer's email address, full name and phone number available to assign them a user account. Email confirmation will be sent to newly assigned Session Chairs/Co-Chairs. NOTE: A Session Leader must be created before a Co-Chair.

Q. How do I review and accept an abstract?
A. Go to "Organize > Abstracts > Review Abstracts.” Click on a paper number in the box, "Abstracts Awaiting Acceptance.” The abstract will pop up in a new window. Scroll to the bottom of the window and choose "Accept Abstract" to accept it. If you wish to reject it, choose "Reject Abstract.”

Q. How do I assign an abstract to a session?
A. Go to "Organize > Abstracts > Assign to Session.” Choose a topic then a session from the pull-down list of existing sessions. Choose "Assign Paper to Session.” The paper will now be assigned to the desired session.

Q. Can I reassign an abstract/paper to another Track or Session?
A. To re-assign an abstract or paper, go to "Site Overview" from the toolbar. Click on the "+" sign to expand the track/division the paper is in. Do the same for the topic and session. Find the corresponding paper and click on the paper number. This will bring up the abstract/draft paper screen. At the bottom of the window, there is a link that says "Move Abstract.” Choose the proper function, make your changes and submit the information.

Q. How do I withdraw or remove an abstract or paper?
A. Go to "Organize > Site Overview" from the toolbar. Click on the "+" sign to expand the track/division the paper is in. Do the same for the topic and session. Find the corresponding paper and click on the paper number. This will bring up the abstract/draft paper screen. At the bottom of the window, there a link that says "Remove,” as well as other administrative options. Choose the proper function, make your changes and submit the information. NOTE: "Remove" is used to remove duplicates or dummy abstract submissions/errors. It should not be used as substitute for reject.