Important Dates

Please note that the meeting date is earlier than usual; therefore, deadlines may fall earlier in the year. Anticipate your participation on time!

  • Mid-June: Session submission opens.
  • 15 August: Session submission deadline
  • 25 August: Training course proposals open
  • 10 September: Grant applications open
  • 10 September: Volunteer applications open
  • End of September: Abstract submissions open
  • 14 October: Training course proposal deadline
  • 5 November: Volunteer application deadline
  • 10 November: Abstract submission deadline
  • 17 November: Student grants appliaction deadline
  • 13 January: Recent graduate grant application deadline
  • 13 January: Senior member grant application deadline
  • 14 January: Abstract acceptance letters are distributed
  • 14 January: Early-bird registration opens
  • 29 January: Exhibition early fee deadline (prices for booths go up after this date)
  • 3 March: Early-bird registration deadline (presenter and chair registration deadline)
  • 3 March: Cancellation deadline without charges
  • 4 March: Late registration fees apply
  • 16 March: Room reservation deadline 
  • 25 March: Payment deadline for early bird registration