Will conference sessions be virtual?
All conference sessions will be live (in-person). Recordings will not be available after the conference.
REGISTRATION
What is included with registration? Will any meals be provided?
Registration Includes
- Admission to all scientific sessions
- Admission to the exhibition hall and poster viewing
- Congress materials
- Use of the meeting app
- Breakfast on September 1 – 2, 2026
- A limited quantity of lunches will be provided to attendees that attend sponsored sessions.
Will I be able to register onsite?
No, there is no onsite registration.
ONSITE INFORMATION
What hours is the registration and help desk open?
Sunday, August 30th: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, August 31st: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1st: 7:30 AM AM -4 :00 PM
Wednesday, September 2nd: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where is the registration and help desk located?
The registration and help desk outside the Windsor ballroom. There will be signs in the lobby directing you.
How do you download the conference app?
ACCESS TO THE APP WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING ON AUGUST 20th
- Eventscribe app is available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
- Search for STI Prevention Conference
- Login using the email used at registration. If you do not know your access key, click forgot password
- If you have any trouble, assistance will be available at registration
Will presenter slides be available to attendees?
If a presenter has agreed to share their slides, their slides will be available in the conference app and in the online portal 5 minutes before their session begins. Slides are available for 1 year after the conference. To access the slides, you must be logged in.
Is Wi-Fi available at the conference?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the conference rooms. The Wi-Fi code is found in the conference app and on signage at the registration desk.
Will there be a nursing lounge/lactation room?
Yes, a nursing lounge/lactation room will be available at the conference. Please see registration desk staff for more details and room access.
Are there gender-neutral bathrooms at the conference? Where are they located?
Gender-neutral bathrooms are available to conference attendees. Signage for the bathrooms is posted by their locations.
SESSION AND POSTER PRESENTERS
For abstracts presented at the conference, who has copyright ownership?
Upon submitting an abstract for the conference, all authors agreed to release the license to the conference organizers and give permission to publish the abstract in a journal and on the website, certifying that the abstract is original work. The presenting author was required to ensure that all co-authors were aware of the content of the abstracts before submission. Copyrights for presentation slides and/or posters remain with the presenting author(s).
Is there a suggested citation for citing conference abstracts?
See the suggested citation format below for conference abstracts.
Suggested Abstract Citation:
Author(s). Abstract Title [STI Prevention Conference Abstract [Abstract Number]]. Abstracts from 2024 STI Prevention Conference. 2024 STI Prevention Conference Abstract Book. 2024;[Page Number].
What specific guidance do session speakers have to follow for their presentations (e.g., PowerPoint size, PowerPoint template, disclosures)?
View the Speaker Instructions page for all presenter details. This covers the following guidance:
What to expect the day of your presentation
How to set up your online speaker profile
How to prepare and upload your PowerPoint slides (includes conference PowerPoint template)
Tips for making a standout and accessible presentation
What audio-visual equipment is available for presenters
What specific guidance do poster presenters have to follow for their poster (e.g., poster size, poster template)?
View the Poster Presenter Instructions page for all poster details. This covers the following guidance:
Tips for making an engaging and user-friendly poster
How to set up your online presenter profile
What poster dimensions are required
When to hang and remove your posters at the conference
What to include on your poster (poster templates are available)
When do posters need to be removed from the poster hall?
Posters need to be removed from the exhibit hall by 1:00 PM on Wednesday.
What is the STI Prevention Conference Code of Conduct?
The STI Prevention Conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference for everyone regardless of color, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. View the full Code of Conduct for more details.