Welcome to the ACBS World Conference Presenter Resources Page! This page contains valuable information to help you prepare for the upcoming conference.
Gender and Diversity Presenting Guidelines
Call for Submissions Information
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Gender and Diversity Presenting Guidelines
In order to create a positive conference experience that is more equitable and inclusive for everyone, we suggest all presenters consider the following during their presentations.
- Be mindful of presenters’ gender pronouns (i.e., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs) and take care to consistently use the correct pronouns for each presenter.
- Remember to introduce women by their professional titles (e.g., Dr., Professor, etc.). Be mindful not to introduce a presenter as someone's wife, partner, colleague, student, etc.
- Be mindful of the time you use to speak, so that you don’t take over someone else's time.
- Consider the order in which you ask presenters to speak (i.e., is the first speaker someone whose social identities are underrepresented?)
- Remember that for many attendees, English is not their first language. Try to speak clearly and slowly, and avoid using jokes, slang, and references mostly understood only among native English speakers.
- Remember that women and people who are part of minority groups may find it more difficult to speak or ask questions. Check that everyone gets a chance to ask questions or make comments.
- Be aware that implicit bias may make us give less attention to minority voices and ideas. Actively work to listen and amplify diverse voices.
- If you are repeating something someone else has said, be sure to give credit to the original speaker, especially if that person is a woman or minority.
Thank you for your help!
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Women in ACBS SIG
Call for Submissions - Closed
If you have any problems submitting, please contact support@contextualscience.org
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Find more information about submissions here.
Questions about the new submission website? Check out some FAQs here.
Session Types
Learn about the various types of sessions in the ACBS program here.
Handouts/Files
If you have a handout that you would like to make available to your attendees, please email it to Courtney at staff@contextualscience.org by July 5, 2020 so that it can be attached to your online event page. (Handouts received after that date will be added to your event page, but we can not guarantee all will be added prior to your live presentation.)
Powerpoints
For your convenience ACBS has provided a Powerpoint template that you may use. This file also includes disclosure slides that can be used when appropriate.
You will be able to share your slides directly on our online platform during your live session. If you would like attendees to be able to print or download them prior to the session, you must email them to ACBS by July 5, so that we may add them to your online event page. (See section about Handouts/Files.)
Online Platform
Details and training about how to most successfully use our online platform will be added here and presenters will be contacted directly. Much of this information is being provided by our online conference partner.
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This year it's all from the comfort of your home or office!
We'll provide you with tips and recommendations from our online conference partner.