Speaker Resources
Speakers and Presenters Must Review All Details Below to Ensure a Smooth and Enjoyable Experience
We’re thrilled to have you as a speaker for the 2026 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting (ACSM)! Your knowledge and contributions are what make this meeting so valuable for your peers in ob-gyn health. The meeting will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., May 1–3.
The Speaker Ready Room is located at Room 103AB. All speakers must check in at the Speaker Ready Room at least 4 hours before their presentation time. Please review the details below to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Speaker Portal
Log in to the Speaker Portal to complete all required pre-meeting steps.
The portal is also your go-to resource for key details, including your session date and time. Simply use your ACOG website login credentials to access your portal dashboard.
2027 Call for Proposals Opening Soon
The Call for Session Proposals for the 2027 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting opens on May 4.
Please note that Abstract Submissions will open at a later time.
Registration
All session speakers and poster, film, and oral presenters must register for the 2026 ACSM. To ensure you receive the correct rate, please register using your ACOG account credentials.
If you have already registered, you must pick up your registration badge to access session rooms and the Speaker Ready Room.
Final Presentation Upload
The Final Presentation Upload task is now open. All speakers must log in to the Speaker Portal to complete the required pre-meeting steps and upload their final presentation.
This version will be loaded onto the laptop in your assigned session room* and uploaded to the ACSM Meeting App so attendees can follow along.
Speakers may also upload final slides onsite in the Speaker Ready Room (Room 103AB) no later than 4 hours prior to their session.
Polling Information
If you plan to use audience polling, you must indicate this when uploading your final presentation in the Speaker Portal. Once onsite, you must go to the Speaker Ready Room where AV technicians will build and test your polls with you.
ACSM supports Conferences i/o polling only and other polling platforms cannot be supported.
* Please note that only select session rooms support pre‑loaded presentations via the Speaker Ready Room. Presentations will be preloaded only for sessions held in the following rooms: 145AB, 147AB, 150AB, 151AB, 152AB, 140AB.
Speakers presenting in all other rooms should plan to bring their presentation on a USB drive to load onsite. If you are unsure which room you are assigned to, please check the Speaker Portal or the ACSM Meeting App.
Speaker Ready Room (Check-In Required)
All speakers MUST check in at the Speaker Ready Room (Room 103AB) at least 4 hours before their presentation time. But we encourage you to go earlier.
In the Speaker Ready Room, you can …
- Upload or finalize slides
- Test polling and AV
- Practice your presentation in a mock setup
- Receive technical support
Speaker Ready Room Hours
- Thursday, April 30, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
- Friday, May 1, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
- Saturday, May 2, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
- Sunday, May 3, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
Please visit the Speaker Registration line before checking in to the Speaker Ready Room.
ePoster Presenter Requirements
- The presenting author must attend the meeting in person.
- The presenting author must register for the meeting and pay the registration fee by Friday, April 24, 2026.
- Deadline for ePoster submission is April 24.
- ePoster Presenters: Check into Hall DE 15 minutes prior to presentation time
Educational ePosters will be published as abstracts in the Obstetrics & Gynecology online supplement. Industry ePosters are not included in the Green Journal publication.
Logistics and Onsite Checklist
Before You Depart:
- Register for the conference (required for all speakers)
- Bring your presentation on a USB drive (and any videos/files)
- Download the ACSM Meeting App from the Apple App Store or Google Play for real time session details and room confirmations
Onsite Reminders
- Check into the Speaker Ready Room at least 4 hours prior to your session (Required if using polling or making last-minute presentation edits)
- Arrive at your session assigned room 15 minutes before start time
Presentation Formats
Oral Presentations
- 6 presentations per session
- Each presenter has 7 minutes to present and engage in Q&A
- Sessions are moderated by a committee member
Film Presentations
- Each presenter introduces their film for 1–3 minutes
- After all films, there is a Q&A with all presenters, moderated by a committee member
- Each session usually features 6–7 films
ePoster Presentations
- Educational ePosters: 1 minute to highlight abstract
- Industry ePosters: 5 minutes to present
- Session Structure: The first 30 minutes are for presenters to highlight abstracts; the next 30 minutes are for audience interaction and questions
Travel & Hotel Information
For information on hotels, transportation, and travel tips in Washington, D.C., please visit the ACSM Travel & Housing page. This page includes recommended hotels and other useful details to help plan your trip.
Questions?
For ACSM or speaker-related inquiries: AnnualMeeting@acog.org.