Q. Where and how do I submit an abstract?
A. All abstracts must be submitted electronically on the ADSA Annual Meeting abstract portal.
Q. What is the deadline for abstract submission (Open, Invited, Graduate, and Undergraduate)?
A. The deadline for abstract submissions is 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Save the date to your calendar.
Q. How do I edit my abstract after the submission deadline?
A. Edits after the submission deadline must be approved by the program section chair, and completed within 48 hours of approval.
Q. Where do I find the name of a program section chair?
A. Once your abstract is submitted, you can use the Discussion area in the abstract to contact the section chair. You may also email abstracts@assochq.org for assistance.
Q. When will I know if my abstract has been accepted?
A. The abstract system will send an automatic email to the corresponding author when the section chair finalizes the decision on the abstract. You may also log into your account in the abstract submission system to view the status of your abstract.
The deadline for Final Status assignment (Accept/Reject) for abstracts is Friday, March 13, 2026. Save the date to your calendar.
Q. When will I know the day and time of my presentation?
A. As soon as the program is finalized the program will be posted to the website.
Q. Is there a limit to the number of abstracts I can submit?
A. There is no limit on the number of abstracts an individual may submit. However, the Overall Program Chair has the authority to restrict the number of abstracts accepted, and the program committee chairs have the authority to restrict the number of presentations per presenter.
Q. If my abstract is accepted, am I guaranteed the presentation type I selected at the time of submission?
A. No. Individual program committee chairs may place papers submitted for oral presentation into a poster session, or vice versa. Please check the schedule carefully to ensure you know the type of presentation you have been scheduled for, as well as the date and time of the oral presentation or poster.
Q. How large are the poster boards?
A. The poster board surface area is 48 inches (121.9 cm) high and 96 inches (243.8 cm) wide. Your poster does not need to fill the entire area available but cannot be larger than the surface area provided. The top of the poster space should include the abstract number, title, authors, and affiliations. The lettering for this section should be at least 1 inch high. Please review the poster presentation guidelines.
Q. What is a platform session?
A. In a platform session, an invited speaker leads off a themed or topical oral session with a 30- or 45-minute talk, which is then followed by submitted abstract talks. This type of session can result in higher levels of engagement of oral session submitters/presenters while disseminating the most current research. Platform sessions provide a third oral session option, with a format between a symposium and a general oral session.