ENDO Presenter Instructions

March 20, 2025

The instructions below apply to those giving non-poster presentations.

General Information (All Presenters)

  • Sessions will take place Saturday, July 12 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
  • It will not be possible to present any abstract presentation remotely during ENDO 2025. If you are not able to attend in person, please select a co-author to register for ENDO and present in your place.
  • All presenters must be registered for the ENDO 2025 meeting.
  • Presenting authors must arrive 15 minutes before the start of their session and stay for the duration of the session.
  • Your presentation day and location will be listed in the ENDO 2025 Meeting App and online in the ENDO 2025 Meeting Planner

Oral Presentation (Abstract)

Abstract Oral Presentation Specifics

  • Please share your abstract results with your co-authors. Co-authors will not be receiving an abstract result notification.
  • You will give a 10-minute presentation using slides (no more than ten slides) to summarize your abstract followed by a brief 3–5-minute Q&A session. Animations are acceptable.
  • Polling is not offered for this presentation type.
  • Abstracts will be published as an online supplement in the Journal of the Endocrine Society (JES) and indexed for DOI.
    • ENDO 2025 has partnered with American Journal Experts to offer a full range of language editing, academic translation, and figure services. Endocrine Society members receive 10% off this service.

Rapid-Fire Presentation (Abstract)

Abstract Rapid-Fire Presentation Specifics

  • Please share your abstract results with your co-authors. Co-authors will not be receiving an abstract result notification.
  • Rapid-Fire presentations are 2-5-minutes in length with no more than 5 slides, highlighting their key points. Rapid-Fire presenters will also participate in a traditional poster session. Rapid-Fire presentations will be delivered in session rooms before oral abstract presentations.
  • Polling is not offered for this presentation type.
  • Abstracts will be published as an online supplement in the Journal of the Endocrine Society (JES) and indexed for DOI.
    • ENDO 2025 has partnered with American Journal Experts to offer a full range of language editing, academic translation, and figure services. Endocrine Society members receive 10% off this service.

Oral and Rapid-Fire Abstract Presentation Formats

  • Oral and Rapid-Fire sessions will take place over 90 minutes and will consist of three Rapid-Fire presentations and five oral abstract presentations. The session will be led by a session chair who will moderate the session. 
  • Three Rapid-Fire presentations will take place at the beginning of each session. Presenters will be allotted two minutes to deliver their presentation and two minutes for audience response. The remaining time will be used to transition to the next presenter.

Oral Abstract and Rapid-Fire Session Timing (90 minutes)

  • Rapid-Fire presentation 1 (5 minutes)
  • Rapid-Fire presentation 2 (5 minutes)
  • Rapid-Fire presentation 3 (5 minutes)
  • Oral Abstract 1 (15 minutes)
  • Oral Abstract 2 (15 minutes)
  • Oral Abstract 3 (15 minutes)
  • Oral Abstract 4 (15 minutes)
  • Oral Abstract 5 (15 minutes)

Abstract Withdrawal Policy

  • If for some reason the primary author is unable to present their abstract, a co-author on the abstract may present in their place.
  • If no author is able to present or the submitting author wishes to withdraw their abstract submission, submit a request for your abstract to be withdrawn on the ENDO Presenter Portal or email [email protected].
  • You may withdraw your abstract until Thursday, July 3rd to guarantee that your submission will be removed from annual meeting materials before the meeting begins.
  • Abstracts withdrawn after this date may not be removed from annual meeting printed and/or electronic publications until after ENDO 2025.

Abstract Embargo Policy

  • Unless otherwise noted, all abstracts presented at ENDO must not be released to the press or the public until the date and time of presentation.
  • For oral presentations, the abstracts are embargoed until the session begins.
    Abstracts presented at a news conference are embargoed until the date and time of the news conference.
  • The Endocrine Society reserves the right to lift the embargo on specific abstracts that are selected for promotion prior to or during ENDO.

All Other Presentation Details

  • Plenary, Symposium, Debate, Master Clinician, Oral Abstract, and Professional Development Workshop sessions will be moderated by the session chair. Meet the Professor/Scientist/Editor and Year-In sessions will not have a chair/moderator. 

Education Session Format Timing

The times below reflect average sessions. Exact timing for specific sessions may vary.

Symposium  90 minutes: 3-4 speakers and chair
3 speakers = 25 minutes/speaker
4 speakers = 20 minutes/speaker
Q&A = 12-15 minutes 
Debate  90 minutes: 2 speakers and moderator
Introduction = 2 minutes
Speaker 1 = 25 minutes
Speaker 2 = 25 minutes
Rebuttals = 10 minutes/speaker
Q&A = 18 minutes 
Meet the Professor (MTP)  45 minutes, including Q&A 
Meet the Scientist (MTS)  45 minutes, including Q&A 
Master Clinician  60 minutes: 2-5 speakers 
Year-In  45 minutes: 1-2 speakers  

Before the Meeting

  • Those presenting PowerPoint presentations are required to submit their presentations before the meeting. 
  • Remember to download the official ENDO 2025 PowerPoint Templates via the links below for use in building your presentation. If you do not use the ENDO 2025 Templates, please prepare your PowerPoint slides in a 16x9 format, so it can accommodate all event technology platforms for all delivery methods. Any videos or special fonts must be embedded in your presentation slides. Please bring a backup copy of your presentation and any other materials, such as video clips, with you on a USB, to the Speaker Ready Room, placing all materials in a folder marked “ENDO 2025.” 
  • When presenting, your Disclosure information will display before your presentation begins. Please make sure to update your Disclosure information via your ENDO Faculty Portal to include a disclosure slide in your presentation, if desired.
  • After July 4, presenters must edit their disclosures on-site in the Speaker Ready Room. Presenters will be able to edit their disclosures onsite in the Speaker Ready Room.

At the Meeting

  • It is imperative that you visit the Speaker Ready Room at least 4 hours prior to your scheduled presentation time. This will allow enough time to review your presentation, test any polls included in your presentation, and familiarize yourself with the computer equipment and presentation software being used in the Speaker Ready Room and session room. You must do this even if you uploaded your presentation in advance.
  • Endocrine Society staff and A/V technicians will be available in the Speaker Ready Room to help resolve any compatibility or formatting issues, and to explain the in-room setup.

Speaker Ready Room Location and Hours

Room 304 | Moscone
Friday, July 11 1:00-6:00 PM PT
Saturday, July 12 | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM PT
Sunday, July 13 | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM PT
Monday, July 14 | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM PT
Tuesday, July 15 | 7:00-10:30 AM PT

Standard Meeting Room Set-up

  • PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR SESSION MEETING ROOM AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF YOUR SESSION.
  • Each room will set-up with our standard speaker package consisting of:
    • One podium
    • One laptop
    • One microphone
    • One LCD projector and screen
    • Head table with two microphones and four chairs

Instructions for Session Presenters Using PowerPoint

  • Located in front of the lectern is a monitor where you can follow along with your presentation. Using the mouse, simply click your name on the display, then click on the “Start” button. Your PowerPoint presentation will launch automatically. Your Disclosure information will be displayed for 5 seconds before your presentation slides appear. Please wait for disclosures to finish displaying before clicking further. Slides will be in presenter view with notes and next slides appearing on the laptop and slides appearing on the screen.
  • If you have any difficulties or need any assistance, click the HELP button and a technician will be immediately sent to your room.
  • At the end of your presentation, advance one final time and the display will return to the list of presenters in that session.

For questions for invited speakers (Plenary, Symposium, Debate, Master Clinician, MTP, MTS), please contact [email protected].

For oral abstract presentation questions, please contact [email protected].

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