Program Representatives/Track Chair
To access these features, please login as a Program Representative or Track Chair.

Q. How do I assign/remove a Co-Chair?
A. Go to "Organize > Track/Division.” Click on, "Add Co-Chair.” Please have the Co-Chair's email address, full name and phone number available to assign them a user account. Email confirmation will be sent to newly assigned Co-Chairs.

To remove a Co-Chair, go to "Organize > Track/Division.” Find the Co-Chair's name and click on the "Remove" link next to it. Confirm your information on the following page and remove the Co-Chair.

Q. How do I create a Session?
A. For Congress 2003 all sessions have been created and assigned to Tracks/Divisions according to the session allocation provided by the Technical Program Chair.

Q. How do I assign a Session to a Topic?
A. Go to “Organize > Sessions.” Select the session you want to assign. (Do not select a Topic.) Click on “Update Session.” On the next screen choose the appropriate topic, session type and enter the session title and, if available, the session description. Click on “Update Session.”

Q. How do I move (reassign) a Session to another Topic?
A. Go to "Organize > Sessions.” Choose the topic that the session is currently assigned to, then select the session you want to move. Click on “Update Session.” On the next screen choose the new topic the session should be assigned to. If necessary change the session type, title and description. Click on “Update Session.”

Q. How do I create a Session Organizer?
A. Go to "Organize > Sessions.” Choose a topic then a session from the list, and click on "Add Leader.” Please have the Session Chair's email address, full name and phone number available to assign them a user account. Email confirmation will be sent to newly assigned Session Chairs/Co-Chairs. NOTE: A Session Leader must be added before a Co-Chair.

Q. How do I review and accept an abstract?
A. Go to "Organize > Abstracts > Review Abstracts.” Click on a paper number in the box, "Abstracts Awaiting Acceptance.” The abstract will pop up in a new window. Scroll to the bottom of the window and choose "Accept Abstract" to accept it. If you wish to reject it, choose "Reject Abstract.”

Q. How do I assign an abstract to a session?
A. Go to "Organize > Abstracts > Assign to Session.” Choose a topic then a session from the pull-down list of existing sessions. Choose "Assign Paper to Session.” The paper will now be assigned to the desired session. .

Q. Can I reassign an abstract/paper to another Track or Session?
A. To re-assign an abstract or paper, go to "Site Overview" from the toolbar. Click on the "+" sign to expand the track/division the paper is in. Do the same for the topic and session. Find the corresponding paper and click on the paper number. This will bring up the abstract/draft paper screen. At the bottom of the window, there is a link that says "Move Abstract.” Choose the proper function, make your changes and submit the information.

Q. How do I remove an abstract or paper?
A. Go to "Organize > Site Overview" from the toolbar. Click on the "+" sign to expand the track/division the paper is in. Do the same for the topic and session. Find the corresponding paper and click on the paper number. This will bring up the abstract/draft paper screen. At the bottom of the window, there a link that says "Remove,” as well as other administrative options. Choose the proper function, make your changes and submit the information. NOTE: "Remove" is used to remove duplicates or dummy abstract submissions/errors. It should not be used used as a substitute for reject.