Submitted abstracts will be chosen for either posters or contributed talks. Similar to a standard conference, the poster session will be separate from the presentation session.
Posters
In the days leading up to POM, we are hosting a poster session. Specifically, researchers will initially post their posters on Twitter as jpgs (or other image files), including the conference hashtag (#POM23), and create twitter threads consisting of 1-2 additional posts explaining the key findings of their work. This initial post will spark the conversation about their poster. The benefit of this approach is that these conversations can last for days and engage researchers globally, regardless of time zone. Additionally, links to relevant papers could also be included.
Presentations
To make POM broadly accessible, we are hosting the event using webcasting software. Specifically, every speaker will give their presentations from their location, and every participant will be able to participate from their home location. To facilitate audience participation and encourage learning, the time allotted for questions will be extended. Questions can be entered by any participant through an online portal at any point during the presentation, and they will be asked by the moderator. In addition, the presentations are being recorded to allow for multiple viewings.
POM will happen on Monday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 9 am – 2 pm Pacific Time (PST) which is:
- November 13 and Tuesday, November 14, 18:00-23:00 CET (Zurich)
- Monday, November 13 through Tuesday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 14 through Wednesday, November 15, 22:30-3:30 IST (Mumbai)
- Monday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 14 15, 1:00-6:00 CST (Beijing)
- Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15, 4:00-9:00 AEDT (Sydney)
Participation in POM, whether presenting or watching, is free of charge. There will be no paywall afterward or fees to ask questions. All you need to do is register (for free) to get the log-on link.
We would like to emphasize that POM is an ongoing experiment, and we are still finalizing details. This might be an annual, quarterly, or monthly event. The point is that we will listen to the community to fill the need. Let us know if you have any suggestions on how to further improve upon this idea for future events.