Version 7 February 2023
If you have specific requirements regarding accessibility, please include this information in the session proposal. We will do everything in our power to meet those requirements.
Although SHOT does not provide Child Care, we do provide a room for child-feeding/child care. For your convenience, we also post a link on the meeting pages to local childcare and babysitters.
Can I present papers at consecutive SHOT Annual Meetings?
SHOT allows the same speaker to present papers at consecutive meetings, but turns down papers that are substantially the same as previously accepted ones. Any submission on the same topic should explain how the new paper differs from a prior presentation.
Can the program committee propose changes in pre-organized sessions?
Most pre-organized sessions, if accepted, will remain as proposed. In select cases, depending on the quality of individual abstracts and their coherence within the session, one or more of the proposed papers may be rejected or moved to another session. Occasionally, the program committee may ask the session organizer to consider an individual abstract submitted directly to the program committee that speaks directly to the theme of a proposed session. If you believe that your session can only work as a single unit, please specify “all or none,” with or without explanation, and the program committee will evaluate the session proposal as a unit.
Can I submit a paper or session proposal
The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2023 SHOT Annual Meeting is 1 April 2023. You can find the Call for Proposals here.
Are paper presenters allowed have additional roles at the SHOT Annual Meeting?
Individuals may present one titled paper, and participate in two additional published roles that are listed in the regular portion of the annual meeting program. Additional roles include, and are not limited to session chair, commentator, panelist (including roundtables), and shorter (<10 minute) titled work-in-progress talks. Being listed as an organizer is exempted from being counted as a published role.
Is a SHOT membership required to participate?
A SHOT membership is required for all participants of the annual meeting. The registration fee for non-members includes membership of the current year. Alternatively, it is possible to join SHOT or renew a membership via the SHOT-website.
Are all authors of accepted papers listed in the program?
All authors of a accepted papers will be listed in the program. In the case of papers with multiple authors all authors will be listed in the program, but only the author(s) that is/are presenting the paper at the annual meeting has/have to register for the annual meeting.
When will conference registration open?
Registration for the annual meeting is expected to open July 1.
Main conference venue is the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California.
How can I reach the SHOT conference organization?
The conference is organized by the SHOT secretariat. You can reach the SHOT secretariat by e-mail at [email protected]. During conference hours you can visit the main conference desk.
Covid-19 Policy
The safety of our community and the communities we visit is our top priority; the SHOT staff and leadership continue to monitor the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic
Following official guidelines
Unless either the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or state and local guidelines dictate otherwise, SHOT 2023 Long Beach will primarily be an in-person gathering. In case new official guidelines or travel restrictions make it impossible to meet in person, SHOT will switch towards a virtual meeting format. All registrations for the in-person meeting will then automatically be transferred to a virtual meeting platform.
Is it possible to apply for travel grants?
To support travel to the annual SHOT meeting, participants can apply for travel grants. Information on available travel grants and links to the application forms will be posted on the SHOT website in June.
Are there lap-top computers available in the meeting rooms?
SHOT does not provide computers in the meeting rooms. Presenters need to bring their own computers. It is of course possible to use the computer of one of the organizers or presenters for the entire session. You are requested to bring your own adapters, especially Apple users, as the convention center only has a limited number of spare connectors available.
Are there projectors available in the meeting rooms?
All session-rooms will be fitted with an LCD projector and projection screen.
Will it be possible to attend the meeting via the internet (remote access)?
Unless either the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or state and local guidelines dictate otherwise, SHOT 2023 Long Beach will primarily be an in-person gathering. As part of our commitment as an international academic society, we aim to make online access a regular feature of SHOT’s annual meetings, both for presenters and general conference participants. Concrete plans for remote and hybrid access during SHOT 2023 Long Beach are being developed. We will post further information as soon as possible.
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