Call for Abstracts is OPEN!
To become a speaker or poster presenter you must submit an abstract. The call for abstracts will be open March 8, 2012 and close April 2, 2012. We are looking for high quality abstracts to create an exciting, highly-educational conference program. The abstracts will go through an organized, intensive vetting process to create an objective process that yields the best program possible. We strive to create a fair and thorough review process for the multitude of abstracts we receive. To submit, read through the instructions below and at the bottom of the page click, "Submit an Abstract" button.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Developing and Submitting an Abstract
Before you begin you must have the following information:
1. Complete name, professional title, phone numbers, and email address for the primary author (presenter).
2. Speaker biography for the primary author (presenter) of no more than 100 words.
3. A list of co-author names and their organization name if applicable.
Step 1: Choose an offshore issue, technology, project, research or topic that is relevant and informative to the offshore wind energy industry.
Step 2: Consider how to address opportunities to grow an offshore wind industry in the United States. Developers, owners and operators are always in search of innovative and entrepreneurial strategies to help build this industry. Abstracts should consider perspectives, methods, and strategies for enhancing innovation and lowering the cost of energy in an environment of technical, economic and political change.
Step 3: Develop a well-written, concise summary of your proposed presentation in a Word document, and save a copy for your reference. See the primary criteria that will be used in the selection process listed on the log-in page of the abstract submission system. Your abstract should consist of 2 parts*:
1. Learning Objectives - no more than 150 words
2. Text of Abstract- no more than 250 words
*Supporting documents are optional
Step 4: Choose a preferred presentation method - Podium presentation or Poster presentation. Explanations of the two formats can be found when you log-in to the system.
Step 5: Select a main program topic and a second program topic that your abstract would be best suited for from the list of program topics you see below.
Step 6: Submit an abstract online. When you create a profile a password will be emailed to you, and you can change that password to one that is easy to remember when you log-in. Check your spam folder if you do not receive it. Fill out all appropriate fields; abstract submission process will not be completed, or reviewed, without including all required information. NOTE: Once you click the 'Submit' button you will not be able to make edits to your abstract (regardless of the date). This is because it will be made available for review as soon as it is submitted, even if it is before the deadline. However, you can save your submission before submitting and come back to edit it before the deadline, April 2, 2012 at 11:59 pm. Abstracts will not be reviewed until they are submitted.
Step 7: When you submit your abstract, you will receive a confirmation email. Save this confirmation email.
Additional Tips:
-- Proofread your abstract several times so you submit your best work.
-- Keep in mind, a reviewer may not want to wade through complicated and unfamiliar terms in the abstract.
-- Know your audience and target your abstract accordingly.
If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected].
