Presenting Authors' Reference Page

 

Congratulations on being accepted as a Presenting Author at the 27th Annual International Bridge Conference®!

We hope that this web site will function as a reference source for you as you prepare for your Conference experience.

You may choose to read these files on-line or save them to your computer for future reference. You must however, have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open these files -- a free version may be obtained at: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html.

If you have any questions, or would like additional information, e-mail the IBC Offices at c.mcgarvey@eswp.com.

Thank you again for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you in June! Conor McGarvey
IBC Conference Manager

CHECKLIST OF DATES (PDF Version)

• January 8, 2010
  Author's Abstract, Resume/CV, & Registration Form
• April 23, 2010
  Preliminary Paper, Special AV Requests, Hotel Reservation
• May 21, 2010
  PowerPoint Presentation
• June 6-9, 2010
  International Bridge Conference®
• June 29, 2010
  Final Electronic Version of Paper

 

JANUARY– Registration and Resume Due

Registration, 75-word abstract, and brief bio or CV of the Presenting Author is due to the IBC on January 8, 2010. These materials will allow the IBC to publicize your presentation and allow your Session Chair to introduce you during your Session at the Conference. Please confirm your information by visiting the IBC Speaker Confirmation Form. (These are also available in PDF at the bottom of the page.)

Confirm your Participation, Submit abstract and bio

We request that your Conference Registration be handled in January to ensure that it is processed correctly.

Please note that the discounted rate is for Presenting Authors Only. Co-Authors planning on attending the Conference must register using the regular registration form located on the IBC Web Site.

If you believe you'll need an extension, please contact our offices as soon as possible to make arrangements.

APRIL– Preliminary Paper and Final Logistical Arrangements

Several items are due by April 23, 2010 . These include a copy of your paper (for review by your Session Chair prior to the Conference), any special AV orders and a final reminder for Hotel reservations if you require them. If you have questions regarding the format of your Paper, please see the Galley Guidelines and Sample Paper listed below.

MAY - PowerPoint Presentation

You must pre-submit your electronic presentation in PowerPoint no later than May 21, 2010. Simply email your files to c.mcgarvey@eswp.com or mail a CD-ROM to the IBC Conference Offices. All files submitted by that date will be pre-loaded and waiting for you in your Session Room at the Conference.

JUNE 6-9, 2010 – International Bridge Conference®

A Speakers' Lounge will be available from Sunday evening June 6 through Wednesday morning June 9 so that you may review your visual aids and rehearse before your presentation if you wish.

June 29, 2010 - Electronic Version of Paper Due for Publication

A PDF version of your Final Paper is due for Publication on or before June 29, 2010. You may choose to have us use your earlier submission from May or you may make edits and resubmit. Simply indicate your choice on the Author's Fax Back Form below, and return the form to the conference office.

Failure to submit your Paper by June 29 may result in non-publication. Please consult the instructions or contact the IBC Offices if you have any questions.

PDF Files of Forms:

Presenting Author's Registration Form (PDF)
Author's Resume and CV Form (PDF)
Checklist of Dates (PDF)