Welcome to the Information Page for the 2025 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting Discussion Den Presenters!

PRESENTATION FORMAT:
The Discussion Den format is a 50-minute session led by 1-3 facilitators that is designed to present a topic or idea that creates dialogue and discussion with the audience. As the presenter you will lead and guide these discussions. The idea is to create an opportunity to brainstorm and share challenges, experiences, and ideas in a smaller setting of 25 – 40 participants.

AV PROCEDURES:
There is no audio/visual set up for this format. A flip chart and markers will be provided in your assigned room. You may bring your own laptop to show visuals and you can print out and bring your own handouts for attendees.

PREPARING YOUR DISCISSION DEN:
Tips for a successful group led discussion:

• Introduce yourself and give an opening statement to acquaint the audience with the nature and purpose of the session
• Verbally disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests
• Discussion Dens should be engaging. Know what you want to ask of your audience
• Focus on facilitating the discussion by asking open ended questions
• Minimize lecture time
• Clearly summarize the key outcomes and next steps
  

The primary presenter is required to upload the following in the COaSIS presenter portal:

1. A draft outline of the session under the “upload session outline for CME review” task by January 15. The outline must include the title of your session, facilitators names, disclosure information, outline of session and 3 learning objectives.
2. Optional: If you have handouts that you would like to make available to attendees through the app, please upload the finalized handout in the presenter portal “upload handout” task in the speaker portal by January 31.

CHECKLIST:

• Primary Presenters will receive an email from acog@support.ctimeetingtech.com with a task list that needs to be completed in order to participate in the conference. Deadline to accept participation is October 18
• Primary Presenters must upload a draft outline of the session for CME review. Deadline is January 15
• Optional handouts must be uploaded in the presenter portal by January 31
• All facilitators will be asked for their speaker information, biography, and photo. Deadline is December 31
• Register and pay for the meeting
• Book your hotel reservations with the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Please see the Travel Tab for more information