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Submission Policies

In order to be considered for the 2025 Program, all participants of each submission must consent to and comply with the following SPSP Policies:

  • A presenter (first author, presenter, chair, co-chair) may be included on one submission only for each presentation type: A) Single Presenter (Poster, Data Blitz, Single Presenter Symposia), B) Symposium, and C) Professional Development. If an individual is found to be the primary presenter (first author, presenter, chair, co-chair) on more than one submission of each type, all associated submissions will be voided before review. 
  • Individuals may be co-authors in more than one submission.
  • An individual can be accepted as a main presenter (or first author) for a maximum of two submissions: one submission in the Science category (symposium or single presenter) and one submission in the Professional Development category. If a presenter's symposium submission AND single presenter submission are both selected by review panels, the single presenter submission will be declined, and the symposium will be included in the program.
  • All chairs/speakers/presenters must be members of SPSP through December 31, 2025, and paid registrants to participate in the convention program. You may submit without being a member.
  • Presenters are encouraged to upload a PDF of their presentation slides and an audio/video recording of their presentation. Providing your materials allows access to all the research being presented and enables on-demand viewing after the convention.
  • The poster and podium presentations are dedicated to presenting the scientific research accepted for the conference. These presentations are not a platform for other forms of expression. If a submitter delivers a presentation that was not accepted, it may be removed or cancelled at SPSP's discretion.
  • All presentations should use inclusive language that avoids stereotypes, labeling, and pejorative comments. Presenters are encouraged to acknowledge diversity and use appropriate descriptions, including those for gender, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic identity, disabilities, and age.
  • Participants are strongly reminded that the highest standard of courteous and respectful behavior is expected for presentations, especially when sensitive and controversial topics may require balanced and varied perspectives and opinions of the presenters and the audience.