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.
2025 ACVIM Forum Proceedings
All conference participants have access to the proceedings. Guidelines are now available.
Proceedings Manuscript Guidelines
Proceedings Formatting Guidelines
Proceedings Samples - Scientific
Proceedings Samples - Not Scientific
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.
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Oral Presentations
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
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.
Poster Templates
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.
Helpful Resources
"Best Practices For Virtual Presentations: 15 Expert Tips That Work For Everyone" - Forbes.com
"10 Tips for Giving Effective Virtual Presentations" - Stanford.edu
"Really Bad PowerPoint" - Seth Godin's Blog
"Copyright - What Can I Legally Use?" - ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com
"Five Tips for Presenting When You’re Wearing a Mask" - Associations Now
Email Badge
Add a graphic to your email signature and link to ACVIMForum.org to encourage others to join you. Download the ZIP file below for in-person and virtual options.
Logos
Use the 2025 ACVIM Forum logos on your website, in email communications, on your social media channels or in printed materials to promote your presence at the conference. For specific details regarding the use of the 2025 ACVIM Forum logos, please refer to the 2025 ACVIM Forum Style Guide.
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.
Social Media Graphics