Topic-Contributed Sessions

A topic-contributed session is planned in advance by one or more organizers and includes speakers presenting on a shared topic.

Topic-contributed sessions include papers, panels, and posters:

  • Topic-contributed paper sessions consist of five speakers, made up of at least three presenters and, at most, two discussants; each speaker has 20 minutes to present.
  • Topic-contributed panels consist of three to six members providing commentary or a point of view on the panel topic.
  • Topic-contributed poster sessions have 10–15 participants with posters addressing a common topic.

A topic-contributed session proposal includes a session title, general description of the session, list of participants, and tentative talk titles.

To propose a topic-contributed session:

  • Develop your idea and a list of speakers who agree to present on a common topic.
  • Submit your idea online from November 15 to December 8, 2022.
  • Await approval from a member of the JSM Program Committee.
  • Ensure all speakers submit individual abstracts by February 1, 2023. Note: All speakers will be required to register for JSM by May 31, 2023.
  • Talk to potential authors early, as no participant can serve as a presenting author in more than one session.

Note: Not all proposed sessions will be accepted. Organizers will be notified of the status of their proposed session by January 6, 2023.

Key Dates

  • November 15, 2022 - December 8, 2022
    Online submission of topic-contributed session proposals
  • December 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
    Online submission of abstracts (all except invited papers and panels)
  • January 15, 2023
    Computer Technology Workshop (CTW) proposal deadline
  • January 25, 2023 - April 5, 2023
    Online submission of JSM Meeting & Event Requests
  • January 25, 2023
    Deadline to request registration extension for government agencies
  • May 1, 2023
    Registration and housing open
  • May 31, 2023
    Early registration deadline
  • May 31, 2023
    Speaker registration deadline
  • May 31, 2023
    Draft manuscript deadline
  • June 1, 2023 - June 29, 2023
    Regular registration (increased fees apply)
  • June 30, 2023
    Late registration (increased fees apply)
  • June 30, 2023
    Housing deadline
  • August 5, 2023 - August 10, 2023
    2023 Joint Statistical Meetings