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APNA Annual Conference Presenter Toolkit

Thank you for presenting at this year’s APNA Annual Conference!

Explore the sections below for comprehensive information and tips – from a breakdown of the information to include with your presentation to how to register.

This year’s conference is anticipated to have approximately 1,800 attendees and all presentations will take place in person at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Program Materials Submission
Deadline: July 28		 Primary & Co-Presenter Registration
Deadline: September 3
Submit Your Materials

Your Presenter Toolkit is here!

Building Your Presentation

Basic guidelines and resources for content, slides, and permissions.

Build My Presentation

Podium Program Materials to Submit by July 28

What you’ll submit and step-by-step instructions.

Materials to Submit

Presenting On-Site

What to know about presenting your session in New Orleans.

What to know before you go

Registration, Hotel, & Next Steps

All presenters (primary & co-presenters) must register by September 5

Get the Info

2025 Presenter Dates & Deadlines

March 3

Abstract Submission Deadline for all presentation proposals.

April 9

Notifications emailed to all abstract submitters.

April 15

Deadline to submit below Presenter Confirmation Form for all accepted abstracts.

May

Podium presenters emailed their session’s placement in the schedule.

May 20

Podium Presenter Information Call at 1pm Eastern / 12pm Central / 11am Mountain / 10am Pacific

May 21

Poster Presenter Information Call at 1pm Eastern / 12pm Central / 11am Mountain / 10am Pacific

June

Conference Registration Opens
Primary presenters (podium &  poster) emailed their discount code.

June

Program materials submission instructions to the abstract submission site emailed to podium and poster presenters.

July 28

Podium Presentation Program Materials Deadline
Upload presentation slides, disclosures and permissions, educational design form, and key takeaway points for learners.

August 4

Poster Presentation Program Materials Deadline
Upload a PDF of your poster, references, and permissions for all images.

September 3

Early Bird Registration Deadline & Presenters Registration Deadline
All presenters (primary and co-presenters) must register by this date.

October 15-18

Travel to New Orleans and present at the in-person APNA 39th Annual Conference!

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