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Speaker Resources

Welcome to the Speaker Resource Center

Congratulations on speaking at the 2025 ACVIM Forum!

Here you will find helpful resources, tips and tools to keep in mind throughout the planning process.

The term "speakers" also pertains to panelists and research abstract presenters. All speakers will find their speaker contract items inside the CadmiumCD speaker portal system. Each speaker will be provided login information to access the information required for their speaking engagement at the 2025 ACVIM Forum.

Access Your Speaker Portal

Through your Speaker Portal, you may access your speaker tasks pertaining to your session(s). This portal helps you complete important speaker tasks, such as signing your contract, uploading your proceedings and presentation, and much more.

 
   

   
   
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The ACVIM is proud to partner with the Purina Institute in providing awards for the best resident research abstracts for eligible ACVIM Candidates. Winners will be announced and recognized onstage Friday, June 20, at the ACVIM Awards Luncheon, please include this event in your schedule. Resident Research Abstract Award winners receive a $1500 cash award and $1500 in travel to attend next year’s ACVIM Forum.

Sponsored by   Purina Institute: Advancing Science for Pet Health

Oral Presentations

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Oral research abstract presenters are scheduled throughout the ACVIM Forum and Specialty Symposium Day, June 18-20, 2025. Presentations are 15 minutes in length with 12 minutes allotted for presentation and 3 minutes for Q&A. Presentations will be monitored with a speaker timer. 

Poster Presentations

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All accepted poster presenters are required to submit a digital ePoster. Additionally, every poster presenter has dedicated time scheduled throughout the ACVIM Forum where they are expected to be available in-person for Q&A. 

 

New #BetterPoster Format

Last year, the ACVIM experimented with a new poster format, #BetterPoster, which promotes engagement and communicates findings quickly and effectively. The new format was such a great success that we are encouraging its use again this year! Explore the following resources to learn more.

 

Tips for an Effective Presentation

Best Practices
  • Less is more - Your slides should contain a minimum amount of information; your slide notes, on the other hand, will contain far more content. Uploaded resources will have the most content and detail.
  • Avoid PowerPointsless - Create slides that are complementary to your remarks, not identical. Use slides as a canvas for visual representations, graphics and photos and avoid simply "echoing" your slides in your talk.
  • Keep it simple - Focus on one idea per slide and remember that the number of information chunks we can recall at a time is "Seven, Plus, or Minus Two." Assemble your presentation slide in seven chunks, plus or minus two.
  • Extend the conversation - It's OK to include "information" slides with resources and the like, but don't spend time presenting that content. Upload additional resources to your session or create a handout.
  • Practice, practice, practice - There is no substitute for advance preparation. Practice your presentation before your colleagues and review your session description to ensure that your presentation mirrors what has been promoted.


 
 

Join us on Social Media

Be sure to follow the ACVIM on our social media platforms for regular updates about the 2025 ACVIM Forum and other upcoming opportunities. Incorporate social media into your strategy to foster interest in your session and market your presence at the 2025 ACVIM Forum.

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Use the official event hashtag #ACVIMForum and tag the ACVIM in your posts!

 

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