Abstract Guidelines

Please submit an abstract of your presentation including:

• Title of your presentation
• Presenter Name(s), Credentials, Company Position, Company
• Email address(es)
• Learning Objectives
• Short Description
• Expected Outcomes of the Presentation – what is the take-away message for participants?
  Limit one page, font no smaller than 10 point

Presentation Materials

As part of our strategy to create an innovative educational meeting, we believe it is important to include elements specifically focused on maximizing the learning experience of attendees.   Once again our conference will be certified for Continuing Medical Education Credits.

Please make sure to include the following elements as you create your presentation:

• 2-3 learning objectives
• comprehensive content, including use of case studies to illustrate important points
• summary of the presentation (1-2 slides)
• “Automation Gems” practical messages and information that attendees can use in their daily practice (1-2 slides usually placed near the end of the presentation)
• five (5) self-assessment questions at the beginning and end or your presentation

Participants value the opportunity to ask questions and share personal experiences with colleagues as part of the session. We strongly encourage you to incorporate interaction between you and the audience in your presentation.

Please send your presentation in PowerPoint to jfruchtnicht@earthlink.net or conferencemanager@medicalautomation.org  . We will be printing these as handouts - 6 slides per page to include in our conference program book.

Audiovisual Equipment

The following equipment will be available in all meeting rooms unless indicated otherwise:

• LCD Data Projector (general session room only)
• ½” VCR
• Projection Screen
• Whiteboard (pre-conference sessions)
• Lectern or Podium with wired microphone
• Laser pointer

NOTE:   There will be a laptop available for you to download your presentation or you may bring your own laptop.  Please bring your presentation on a memory stick whether or not you choose to use your own laptop.

Conference Registration, Hotel, Travel

All speakers will be provided a free registration. However, you will need to register for the meeting. Your registration will allow you access to receptions, the Exhibition Hall, and the conference sessions.   

Registration form

Hotel Reservation

You will need to make your hotel reservation by October 7, 2007 for the National Conference Center (NCC) and it can be made online. Your reservation includes room, meals, and access to the sports facilities. After this date, you will only be able to make reservations by calling the NCC reservations department directly at 703-724-6170, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm EST or send a fax to 703.724.5641  or send an email to: reservations@conferencecenter.com 

Spouses/ partners are welcome to join the conference (we suggest booking a suite at the hotel if you plan on sharing a room as the single rooms are small). Day rate for spouse/partners is $49 which includes all meals and social events.

Click the below url to get details of Hotel Reservation :

https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=52072

Standard Room - $210 (Single)

Suite - $229 (Double - Accompanying person rate - $49.00)

Note: there will be a $65.00 charge for overnight guests checking in prior to 1:00 pm on the day of arrival.

The National Conference Center
18980 Upper Belmont Place
Lansdowne, VA 20176
Toll free Telephone: 800.640.2684 Telephone: 703.729.8000
Hotel information: sales@conferencecenter.com

Transportation to the Conference Center

The NCC is located close to Dulles International Airport; it is four miles East of Leesburg, Virginia and 35 miles Northwest of Washington D.C.

The NCC offers scheduled shuttle service to and from Dulles International Airport. Transportation is available to and from area airports on a scheduled basis. Taxi service and local transportation can also be arranged for you, as needed.

The NCC requires 72 business hour minimum advance reservation. http://www.conferencecenter.com/transportation.html Click on the transportation request, complete, and submit to NCC. You will be sent a confirmation, via the same method you used to make a reservation, stating the time the shuttle will pick you up. NOTE: Check the website for further instructions and keep a copy of your request. You need to notify NCC if your travel plans change.