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Technical Sessions

Information for Presenters

If you're presenting at GSA Connects 2025, we've got you covered. Find key details, important deadlines, presentation guidelines, and helpful tips to ensure you're fully prepared for your session.

General Guidelines

All presenters must register for the meeting. Sessions will be held at the Henry B. González Convention Center.

Recording Policy: GSA's Events Code of Conduct allows for recordings/photos of presentations UNLESS the presenter has communicated that recordings are not allowed. Use the “No Recording” logo if you do not want to allow recordings.

Expected Behavior: Abstract presenters agree to abide by the abstract conduct requirements.

Oral Presenters

Duration: 15 minutes (12 minutes plus 3 minutes Q&A).

Equipment: PC with MS Office 2016, prepare presentations in 16:9 ratio.

Deadlines: Upload presentations by specified times.

File Types: Acceptable formats include PowerPoint, Word, and PDF.

Preparation: You must visit the Speaker Ready Room at least 24 hours before your scheduled presentation to upload your presentation, practice using the equipment, and find technical support.

Poster Presenters

Display: 8-ft-wide by 4-ft-high board, push pins and Velcro provided.

Poster Size: You can make a printed poster on any material and at any size that is not bigger than 4x8 feet (122x244 cm) in landscape orientation.

Session Times: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with presenting slots 9–11 a.m. or 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Wi-Fi: Available in the poster hall.

Removal: Posters must be removed at the end of the day of your session.

Design: Check with colleagues or advisors for best practices or view our “How to Make Your Poster Stand Out” guide.

How to Make Your Poster Stand Out Guide

Speaker Ready Room

Located at the Henry B. González Convention Center (Room TBD).

  • If you are unable to get to the Speaker Ready Room to upload your presentation, please take your presentation directly to your session room at least 30 minutes before the session is scheduled to begin.
  • The Speaker Ready Room does not have internet service.
  • Test your Mac-produced presentation on a Windows-based system before coming to the meeting. The Keynote software is not supported as all presentations must run on a Windows-based system.
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