FAQ

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1. Speakers

1.1. How can I submit an abstract or become an speaker?

At IMCAS, we aim to push the boundaries in terms of qualitative and distinctive educational content in the field of ophthalmology. If you wish to contribute to this end, you can easily submit an abstract following 5 simple steps through our website.
Your presentation will be reviewed by the scientific board and you will be notified by email of it's inclusion within the program or not.

1. Login to your account or create one
2. Click on the link below to "submit your abstracts":
   • For IMCAS Asia 2019 - Click here
   • For IMCAS Americas 2019 - Click here
   • For IMCAS World Congress 2020 - Click here

NOTA: Please carefully read the Speaker Guidelines and Conflict of Interest Policy before any submission.

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1.2. Once I submit an abstract do I need to pay the registration fee or am I already registered?

For spontaneously received abstracts, please note that they must first be reviewed by the Scientific Board to confirm its acceptance within the Scientific Program.

For spontaneous abstracts that have been accepted ("Contributing" speakers status), please note that registration to the congress is required with a full access badge .

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1.3. Do the speakers lecturing in my sponsored activity require a badge? (ex: new tech lecture, guest lecture, symposium)

Your speaker will be automatically provided with an “Industry speaker badge”, which allows him/her to have access to the sponsored sessions and the exhibition during the congress. Should he/she like to have access to the scientific sessions, additional registration is mandatory. Your company can register him/her directly through your online company account.

NOTA: This only applies to speakers in guest lecture or symposium.

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1.4. Where can I upload my presentation(s)?

Presentation(s) are to be uploaded at the Club Lounge/Preview room. You can find its location on the congress exhibition map.

Important points to take into consideration:

• Format: The presentation can be a power point presentation and video; sound can be included.
• Process: You should bring a storage device (USB) to upload your presentation(s) onsite at least TWO HOURS BEFORE the beginning of your corresponding session.
  
  NOTA: it is not permitted to directly plugin the storage device on the laptops within the conference room. Make sure all digital presentations are uploaded on our Central Server at the Preview Room prior to your lecture.

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1.5. What are the deadlines for sending abstracts for the congress?

The deadline for submitting an abstract to include to one of our conferences will be until 1 month before the congress starts. Once submitted, you will receive a definitive answer regarding the inclusion of your lecture in the conference within 30 days following submission.

Abstracts received after this date will not be considered.

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