Organizing Topical Areas
Some conferences may require the creation of topical areas before sessions can be created.
Under Organize on the administrative toolbar, click on Topics.
Click on "Add Topic."
Choose the appropriate track
and enter the topic title and description.
NOTE: Congress users,
please contact ASME Staff for assistance.
Under Organize on the administrative toolbar, click on Topics.
Select the appropriate topic and click on “Update Topic.”
You can either update the topic title or description. When completed click on “Update Topic.”
If you need to delete a topical area, please contact us for assistance.
Add Topical Organizers and Co-Chairs
Add a topical organizer or co-chair.
Click on “Add Organizer.” To check if the name exists in
the database (perhaps as an author), type in the email address and click
on the text to the right to "Verify User." If the
user exists, the form will automatically fill in the account information
and this individual will receive the access afforded this role. Click
on “Create Account” and you will be returned to the detail page.
If the user does not exist in the database, complete the required information.
Click on “Create Account” and you will be returned to the
detail page.
NOTE: A topic leader has to be added before a co-chair can be assigned
to the topic.
To remove an existing topical organizer or co-chair. If you need to remove a topical organizer or co-chair from the topical area, click on "Delete" to the right of the leader's name. You will be asked if you are sure you want to remove the chair. Click "OK" to remove the organizer.
Assign additional topical organizers. Should you wish to assign an additional organizer or co-chair to a topical area, follow the steps indicated above and make the appropriate changes in the detail page.