Topic-Contributed Sessions

A topic-contributed session is planned by one or more organizers and includes speakers presenting about 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 who provide commentary or a point of view on the panel topic. Note: There are no individual abstracts/presentations in a panel session.
• 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 13 to December 10, 2026.
• Await approval notification which should be sent early January 2027.
• Ensure all speakers submit individual abstracts by February 1, 2027, per the instructions received in your acceptance email (notifications will be sent in early January). Note: All speakers will be required to register for JSM.
• 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 in early January 2027.