Oral presentations are limited to 20 minutes with 5 minutes for questions and 5 minutes to transition between concurrent sessions. Session moderators will be instructed to stay on schedule to reduce problems with timing of concurrent sessions. Presenters should use MS PowerPoint format that is PC compatible. Other presentation file types such as video, DVD, mp3, or mp4 are discouraged and must be addressed in advance with the conference committee (contact Brian Oswald). Wireless internet connection SHOULD NOT BE COUNTED ON for presentation content.

Presenters are responsible for getting to their session early enough to have their file uploaded onto the provided computer. Please bring your presentation in PowerPoint format to the registration table or to the moderator of your session prior to the beginning of the session. Laptops at the conference will have USB ports for the purpose of transferring your presentation file. To avoid time problems, do not attempt to present using your own computer (special arrangements may be possible under very limited circumstances by contacting the conference committee). Please notify Brian Oswald regarding any special needs.

All oral presenters are required to submit a full paper (4000-word limit), which will be published in a conference proceedings. Poster presenters may choose to submit a full paper, an extended abstract, or neither. Formatted papers for inclusion in the proceedings are due on July 21, 2023. Paper structure and format should follow the USDA Southern Research Station’s Instructions for Preparing Proceedings papers and posters. Please review the links below for full details:

Proceedings Resources:

     Proceedings Instructions
     Full Paper Style Example
     Extended Abstract Example

     Table Examples

     Southern Research Station Authors Guide

     For SRS Scientists:  SRS Manuscript Approval Handbook

For any questions, please contact Brian Oswald.