Key Dates
6 May 2008
Notification of Acceptances
26 May 2008
Early Registration Cut-off Date
9 June 2008
Late breaking Abstract Submission Date
2 July 2008
Pre & Post Congress Tours
2 July 2008
Accommodation Bookings
2 July 2008
Social Program Bookings
2 July 2008
Congress Day Tours
9-10 August 2008
Postgraduate Weekend Courses
10-14 August 2008
Congress Opens
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Question - Can I change my allocated program time slot?
Due to the overwhelming response to abstract submissions and the extent of the program we are not accepting any date or time changes to the program.
Question - How do I accept my invitation?
Your registration counts as your acceptance. Please click here to register now.
You must be registered by 26 May 2008 and fully paid by 1 July 2008 to remain in the program.
Question – What is the deadline for acceptances? If I don’t accept and register in time will I still be included in the program?
If you have not registered by 26 May or paid by 1 July, you will be removed from the program.
Question – Am I able to submit my electronic presentation ahead of time?
You can email your presentation prior to the congress. There are two main contacts:
Oral Presentations
All oral presentations can be emailed to transplantation2008@stagingconnections.com
Any enquiries regarding your presentation including file types etc can be emailed to this address.
Mini Orals and E-Poster Presentations
All mini oral and e-poster presentations can be emailed to transplantation@epresenter.com.au from the 26th May 2008.
Any enquiries regarding your presentation including file types etc can be emailed to this address from this date.
When you arrive at the congress, please visit the speaker preparation room and they will confirm with you your pre-loaded presentation. If required, you can make last minute edits at this time.
Question – If I am unable to send my presentation prior to the Congress, when and where can I upload it once I have registered?
All speakers must visit the speaker preparation room located in the Sydney Convention Centre and upload their presentation at least 24 hours prior to their presentation. The Speaker Preparation Room will be open the following hours:
Saturday 9 August - 0700 - 1700
Sunday 10 August - 0700 - 1800
Monday 11 August - Wednesday 13 August - 0600 - 1800
Thursday 14 August - 0700 - 1700
Question – I submitted an abstract that was accepted, however I am no longer able to present. What is required if I still want my presentation included in the program?
You have the option of one of your co-authors attending and presenting in your absence. If this is not achievable please advise us that you are declining the opportunity. Click here.
Question – My title/presenter has changed for my abstract, how can I update this?
The deadline for changes is 15 June 2008. Changes should be emailed to presenterstts@meetingplanners.com.au
Question – My abstract has been accepted for the Congress however I am unable to afford the registration fee. What options are available?
All presenters must be registered and paid to be accepted into the program. Some scholarships are available, for further information please click here
Question – Are there any specifications on what type of electronic presentation I should prepare?
All presentations are to be on Powerpoint 2000 or 2003 (preferred).
Question – I am presenting a poster, however unsure as to when I am presenting.
Details of your presentation are outlined in your acceptance letter.
Question – Can I make my poster larger than A0 (841mm × 1189mm) (2.7592ft x 3.9009ft)?
Due to poster board restrictions your poster cannot be larger the A0.
Question – When will the final program be available?
The final program will be made available from mid July 2008 on the website which you will be able to download. You will be informed when it is available.
Question – Will all presenters names be displayed on the final program?
Yes, all presenters’ names will be displayed on the final program
Question – I submitted an abstract as a certain presentation type however I have been advised it has been accepted as a different presentation type. Can I challenge this allocation?
Due to the sheer volume of abstracts received, your allocation is final and we are unable to change your presentation type.
Question – My abstract has been accepted, however to proceed further with my arrangements I require an official invitation from the Congress Office. Are you able to provide me with one?
Your email confirming your acceptance can be used as your official invitation. Please note that once you have registered, we are also providing delegate details to embassies around the world to assist with the visa process.
Question – Will a printed version of the abstracts be provided to each delegate at the Congress?
Yes, printed copies of the abstracts will be available for collection at the congress. Abstracts will also be available post-congress on the website.
Question – What audio visual equipment will I be provided with at the Congress for my oral presentation?
All sessions rooms will be equipped with a data projector, screen, lectern and microphone. Your presentation is pre-loaded in the speaker preparation room. There is no allowance for you to bring your laptop into your presentation room. For further audio visual assistance please email transplantation2008@stagingconnections.com.au
Question – If I require additional audio visual equipment, can I obtain this? If so, who do I contact?
All rooms will be equipped with only a data projector, screen, lectern and microphone. Overhead and Slide Projection will not be available.
Question – Can I bring my own laptop onsite?
You can bring your laptop onsite for general internet access during coffee breaks. As a speaker, you will not be able to use your laptop to facilitate your presentation. All presentations must be loaded in the speaker preparation room.
Question – I have produced my slide presentation on a MAC computer. Will the laptop I am provided with be compatible with this presentation (MAC settings)?
There will be MAC computers in the speaker preparation room to facilitate your upload
Question – Will all powerpoint presentations be available on the Congress website?
Only those authors who have given us permission to have their powerpoint presentation to be made available on the website.
If we have not been able to answer your questions please contact the Congress Managers at presenterstts@meetingplanners.com.au
