ASOA Speaker Checklist
Key Dates
Jan 30, 2026 – Skip the Line registration deadline
Mar 10, 2026 – Faculty registration deadline
Jan 6 – Mar 6, 2026 – Handout upload window
Mar 6, 2026 – Handouts due
Apr 10–13, 2026 – Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
Registration & Policies
- Course instructors and faculty must be registered for the ASOA Annual Meeting to participate.
- ASOA does not pay honoraria or travel/housing expenses for presenters.
Handouts
- Save as PDF only, max 20MB.
- Format slides 2 per page for note taking.
- Name file like: lastname_course.pdf
- Upload via Speaker Center between Jan 6–Mar 6.
Presentation Prep
- Confirm course participation of all faculty and notify ASOA staff of any faculty changes.
- Sessions are 60 minutes. Make sure to leave time Q&A.
- Use PowerPoint, Keynote, or video in 16:9 widescreen.
- Add disclosure on your first or second slide.
- Keep slides clear, unbiased, and logo free.
At the Meeting
- Presentations aren’t uploaded ahead of time, so bring your file on a flash drive or similar device to your course room.
- Visit the Speaker Ready Room to test videos or multimedia.
- Rooms include podium mic, lavalier mic, projector, screen, and confidence monitor.
- Verbally share your disclosure at the start.
- Sessions are recorded, be sure to speak clearly into the microphone throughout your presentation
Attendee Feedback
- Encourage your audience to fill out evaluations in the app or at CME/CE stations.
Email [email protected] with any questions. We can’t wait to see you in DC!
