DRIVEN SESSIONS

Abstract Driven Sessions
The abstract driven component of the conference offers the highest caliber of state-of-the-art knowledge and peer-reviewed research. Abstract driven sessions are either specific to one of the four tracks (A-D), or involve abstract from different tracks but focusing on one theme. Abstracts are selected through a blind peer-review process. Abstract submissions have been scored by a panel of reviewers and ultimately selected by members of the scientific programme sub-committee. Abstracts will be presented by scientists, activists, policy makers, people affected by tobacco use and others working in the field.
  • Oral abstract sessions will be organised by the four scientific program tracks and will focus on new developments in one of these areas. Each session will include a number of speakers who will each make brief presentations followed by a short discussion. Audience questions will be encouraged and facilitated by the session chairperson.
  • Poster discussion sessions. A small number of the highest-scoring posters in each track will be selected for oral presentation in chaired poster discussion sessions in dedicated session rooms. There will be between four and six posters per session; each will have five minutes for presentation followed by a facilitated audience discussion. The posters will be displayed for viewing for the duration of the conference.
  • Poster exhibition and viewing sessions will cover a wide variety of topics organised by the four scientific programme tracks. A different group of posters will be displayed each day. Presenters will be at their posters at previously announced times to answer questions and provide further information on their study results.
KEY DATES
1 January 2020 – Abstract submissions open
1 January 2020 – Registrations open
– Exhibition space application open
– Accommodation bookings open
– Tours bookings open
– Flights bookings open
1 January 2020 – Scholarships open
15 January 2020 – Abstract submissions close
– Scholarship applications close
25 January 2020 – Registrations late surcharge added
25 January 2020 – Volunteer applications open
25 January 2020 – Exhibition space applications close
29-30 January 2020 Conference