Submissions FAQ

What is the submission deadline?

The deadline to submit a Symposium proposal is March 11, 2025. The deadline to submit an Abstract to be considered for a Poster or Slide presentation is April 29, 2025. All deadlines are end of day (latest time zone on Earth).

When will I be notified if my submission has been accepted?

Notifications of accepted Symposia will be emailed to the submitter on March 24, 2025. Notifications of accepted Slides and Posters presentations will be emailed to the submitter on June 12, 2025. An announcement will appear on the website and sent to the membership via bulk email after the notices have been sent

Can I specify a Slide or Poster when I make my abstract submission?

Yes. The Abstract submission form lets you specify whether you would prefer to give a Slide or Poster presentation. The number of Slide presentations is limited.

How will I know if my submission is received?

If you have completed all of the submission steps, then your submission is in our database. You will NOT automatically receive an email confirming receipt of your submission. The “Verify Submission” page of the submission process shows your completed submission. This page also provides a button that allows you to email yourself a copy of your submission.

What if I have problems submitting online?

If you encounter problems while submitting your abstract through our online submission form, you may Contact Us for help.

My computer froze while I was submitting my abstract and I’m not sure if my submission went through or not.

Log in to your account to see the status of your submission. You can revise your submission through the submission deadline. If you still have problems, please Contact Us.

I have a middle name or initial I would like to use, but there is no field for it. How do I indicate this?

Your middle name or initial should be placed in the First Name box.

Can I include a figure in my abstract?

No. The submission system does not support figures inside of abstracts.

Do I need to be a member to submit an abstract?

Yes. To submit an abstract you must be a current SNL member.

Can I become a member when I submit an abstract or register?

Yes. The first step is to Create an SNL Account. Once you have an account, you can pay for membership and then submit an abstract.

May I submit more than one abstract?

Yes. Members may submit more than one abstract.

Does the 500 word limit include my title and author information?

No. The 500 word limit per abstract does not include the title of your poster, your authors’ names, or affiliation information; this information is entered into separate fields.

If I'm unable to attend the meeting, how do I withdraw my abstract submission?

If the first author is unable to present, the abstract must be withdrawn. Prior to the submission deadline you can do this by logging in to your account and clicking the “Withdraw My Abstract” button. After the submission deadline, the first author must notify SNL in writing stating the reason for the withdrawal. Send all withdrawal notifications to .

Abstracts withdrawn or not presented at the meeting will not be published in the proceedings. If you fail to notify SNL of your withdrawal or you do not show up for your scheduled presentation, future submissions may be in jeopardy.

Abstract submission fees are not refundable.

If I'm unable to attend the meeting, can someone else present in my place?

Under certain circumstances, such as a family or medical emergency and some non-emergency situations such as funding issues, you may make special arrangements to have another author present in your place. The first author must notify SNL in writing, stating the reason for the substitution. In the case of a substitution, the substitute presenter must register to attend the meeting. Send all substitution requests to .