Thank you for your commitment to speak at Translational Science (TS25) in Washington, DC. Review this page to understand important deadlines, travel information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Resources
Speaker Portal
PowerPoint Template
Adult Learning Guidelines
Presentation Guidelines & Resources
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Date |
Details |
| December 2024 |
Registration opens. |
| Tuesday, February 11 |
Early bird registration deadline |
| Friday, March 14 |
Speaker hotel reservation deadline |
| Monday, March 17 |
Recommended draft PowerPoint deadline
ACTS will NOT collect electronic versions of your session presentation, unless you are a Top 50 Oral Poster presenter. We recommend you complete a draft version of your PowerPoint one month in advance of your session.
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| Monday, March 31 |
Top 50 Oral Poster presentations due to speakers@actscience.org
Follow the format for naming your presentation: TS25_Insert SpeakerName_SessionTitle.pptx |
| Monday, March 31 |
Recommended final PowerPoint deadline
ACTS will NOT collect electronic versions of your session presentation, unless you are a Top 50 Oral Poster presenter. Speakers are required to bring a copy of their presentation on a USB flash drive to the session room. We recommend you complete the final version of your PowerPoint two weeks in advance of your session.
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| April 14-17, 2025 |
Translational Science 2025 |
Speak in Person
ACTS is thrilled to host Translational Science in person once again! Feedback from attendees continues to show that there’s more excellent value in meeting face-to-face, and we couldn’t agree more. With that in mind, as long as it remains safe and possible for the ACTS community to gather in person, all speakers must present in person. We will not be able to accommodate any virtual or pre-recording requests. If you are not able to speak in person, please notify speakers@actscience.org immediately.
Registration and Travel
Speakers are required to register for Translational Science 2025. ACTS members should log into their ACTS member accounts before registering to access the member rate. Find more registration instructions and information on your registration category here.
Speakers are responsible for arranging their own registration and travel. Speakers are not offered an additional discount.
Bring Your Final Presentation to TS25
Speakers are responsible for bringing the session PowerPoint(s) to TS25 on a USB flash drive. Speakers must arrive to the session room 15 minutes early to put the PowerPoint on the session room laptop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register for TS25?
Yes – registration is required for speakers. ACTS members should log into their ACTS accounts before registering to access the member rate. Speakers are responsible for securing their own registration, as well as covering the associated expense. Speakers are not offered an additional discount.
What about my travel and housing arrangements?
All speakers are responsible for arranging their own travel and housing arrangements, as well as covering the expense of those arrangements. TS25 does not have a travel grant program, and ACTS is unable to aid with travel costs. Please contact info@actscience.org if you have additional questions.
How can I confirm my participation as a speaker at TS25?
Speakers were notified of their submission status via email in November 2024. Please contact speakers@actscience.org with further questions.
Do I need to bring my presentation to the conference?
Yes, please bring your presentation on a USB flash drive. ACTS will NOT collect electronic versions of your session presentation, unless you are a Top 50 Oral Poster presenter. See the important deadlines table above for recommended timeline.
What A/V equipment will be available in my presentation room?
All rooms are equipped with an LCD projector, projection screen, a wireless slide advancer, wired podium microphone (stationary) and wireless internet. For sessions with multiple speakers, additional microphones will be available. All session rooms will have Wi-Fi internet access. All breakout session rooms will be equipped with laptops with Microsoft Office.
How much time do I have to present my session?
Generally, sessions will last 1 hour. Depending on your session type (panel, lecture, workshop), we recommend presenting for 45-minutes and leaving 15-minutes for attendee Q&A.
How do I update my speaker information?
If you require assistance with making the updates, please contact speakers@actscience.org.
Why is my abstract different than what I submitted?
Your abstract may have been edited by our marketing team for style and consistency.
How can attendees view information about my session?
Session information can be viewed on the website and in the mobile app. Mobile app information is forthcoming.
How can I promote my session?
We encourage you to spread the word about translational Science 2025 and promote your session. One way you can do so is by posting to your social networks! See below for a graphic and a template you can use to help get you started.
I’m excited to share that I will be speaking at Translational Science 2025 in Washington, DC. During my session, [session title], I will be discussing [brief session highlight] and providing valuable insights into [topic]. I look forward to joining colleagues and experts at the Washington Hilton from April 14-17, 2025, to shape the future of translational research.
