For Authors & Presenters
The M&M 2021 submission portal is now CLOSED.
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For Platform Presenters
This year, we will be using an online presenter portal, which is designed with tasks specific to our speakers. We have provided you with Log In information that allows you to log on to your individual profile and complete your required tasks. Please log on and complete your tasks by the due date indicated.
All platform presentations will be pre-recorded and available in the virtual platform for attendees to view. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions while watching your presentation video through a text chat Q&A box. The conference schedule is in eastern time zone.
Presentation Recording Options
This year, our virtual platforms tasks make it easier for speakers to record and upload their presentations. You have 2 Options for recording your presentation video. You will choose ONLY ONE of the options and complete those tasks only.
OPTION 1 - If your presentation slides DO have slide animations or embedded videos, you will need to record your presentation via Zoom, PowerPoint, or other recording options, then you will upload your video file into the task (instructions below in the Task section).
Each presentation will be presented/available as individual videos. Below are the instructions for recording your presentation for OPTION 1.
- You will need to record both your video (face) or audio (if you don't want to be on video for your presentation) along with your presentation slides, in 1 combined video. We are not able to accept *separate* video and slide uploads – they must be combined.
- Your presentation video time limit is listed in your presenter portal, under the Presentation Information section.
- You can easily record your presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint, Zoom or Apple Keynote.
- Your final video file will need to be in the .MP4 format, and MUST be UNDER 2GB. You can use a free video file compressor here, if needed.
- Once you record your video and you are ready to submit, please follow the OPTION 1 Task instructions below for uploading your video in the OPTION 1 task only.
OPTION 2 - If your presentation slides DO NOT have slide animations or embedded videos, you can record your video through the OPTION 2 tasks, directly in the presenter portal. A step-by-step instruction manual can be accessed through the link HERE. More instructions are also below in the Task section below.
Your presentation video is due Monday, July 19th. We will not be able to extend this deadline, and the tasks will lock at 11:59 PM ET on that date. If your video is not submitted to the task by the deadline, we will have to withdraw your presentation from the meeting.
Presentation Tasks
Your Presenting Author tasks are listed below with a description of each. Please review the instructions at the top of each task page before completing the task.
- Review Submission for Proceedings (due Monday, June 7)
- This task gives you the opportunity to review your entire abstract. This is the only opportunity you will have to update your abstract for the official meeting Proceedings Publication. No changes will be accepted after the deadline of June 7th.
- Update Profile Information (due Monday, July 19)
- This task allows you to review and update your profile information.
- Add Your Biography (due Monday, July 19)
- This task allows you to add a short biography that will be shown on the virtual platform.
- Upload Your Headshot Photo (due Monday, July 19)
- This task allows you to add a photo of yourself that will be shown on the virtual platform.
- OPTIONS 1 & 2 for Recording and Uploading your Presentation Video (due Monday, July 19)
- There are two options for recording and uploading your presentation video. You need to pick ONLY ONE OF THE OPTIONS, NOT BOTH and complete only the tasks for the option you choose.
- OPTION 1 - Upload Your Presentation Video: after you record your presentation on your own, you will upload the .MP4 video file to your presentation here. Your video file must be under 2GB.
- OPTION 2 a - Upload Your Presentation Slides: this task must be completed first for Option 2. You will upload your presentation slides here.
- OPTION 2 b - Record Your Presentation Video: after your slides have been uploaded, you can start recording your presentation to each slide. A step-by-step instruction manual can be accessed through the link HERE.
- There are two options for recording and uploading your presentation video. You need to pick ONLY ONE OF THE OPTIONS, NOT BOTH and complete only the tasks for the option you choose.
- Presentation Available Post-Conference (due Monday, July 19)
- This task asks if you would like your presentation video to be available to all M&M attendees for 1 month after the conference.
Registration
All speakers must register for the conference using the LINK HERE in order to gain access to the virtual conference platform. Your abstract submission does not automatically register you for the conference. If you are an invited speaker, you should have received an email with a registration code. If you did not receive this email, please reach out to mmspeakers@conferencemanagers.com.
For Poster Presenters
We will be using an online poster portal, which is designed with tasks specific to our presenters. We have previously provided your Log In information that will allow you to log on to your individual profile and complete your required tasks. Please log on and complete your tasks by the due date indicated.
Presentation Information
Your scheduled session date/time will be indicated once you log on. The conference schedule is in eastern time zone. All poster presentations will be pre-recorded and available in the virtual platform for attendees to view. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions while viewing your poster PDF and listening to the audio through a text chat Q&A box.
Poster Presentation Tasks
Your Presenting Author tasks are listed below with a description of each. Please review the instructions at the top of each task page before completing the task.
- Review Submission for Proceedings (due Monday, June 7)
- This task gives you the opportunity to review your entire abstract. This is the only opportunity you will have to update your abstract for the official meeting Proceedings Publication. No changes will be accepted after the deadline of June 7th.
- Update Profile Information (due Monday, July 19)
- This task allows you to review and update your profile information.
- Add Your Biography (due Monday, July 19)
- This task allows you to add a short biography that will be shown on the virtual platform.
- Upload Your Headshot Photo (due Monday, July 19)
- This task allows you to add a photo of yourself that will be shown on the virtual platform.
- Upload Your Poster PDF (due Monday, July 19, 2021)
- This is where you will upload your final poster PDF file. For publishing purposes, the poster upload must be a PDF file at highest resolution possible. The aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) should ideally be set to '16:9'. The complete poster is limited to one slide only. That means one single page for your PDF file. Fonts should be sans-serif (e.g., Arial, Calibri, etc.) and minimum font size should not be smaller than 6pt.
- Record Your Poster Audio (due Monday, July 19, 2021)
- This is where you will record the audio presentation that goes along with your poster PDF. The poster PDF must be upload first before you can record your audio presentation. Your audio recording has a time limit of 3 minutes maximum.
- Presentation Available Post-Conference (due Monday, July 19)
- This task asks if you would like your poster PDF and audio to be available to all M&M attendees for 1 month after the conference.
Your poster PDF and presentation audio is due Monday, July 19th. We will not be able to extend this deadline, and the tasks will lock at 11:59 PM ET on that date. If your PDF and audio is not submitted to the task by the deadline, we will have to withdraw your poster presentation from the meeting.
Registration
All speakers must register for the conference using the LINK HERE in order to gain access to the virtual conference platform. Your abstract submission does not automatically register you for the conference. If you are an invited speaker, you should have received an email with a registration code. If you did not receive this email, please reach out to mmspeakers@conferencemanagers.com.
If you have any questions or need your portal access key, please reach out to Nicole Seely, Program-Meeting Manager, at MMspeakers@conferencemanagers.com.
