Welcome! This page provides everything you need to prepare for your breakout session at the 2026 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting in Seattle that will take place at the Convention Center Summit location. Please review carefully to ensure a smooth and successful presentation.

Breakout Presentation Format

• Length: 60 minutes
• Style: Interactive session with full audiovisual capabilities for up to 200 participants
• Purpose: Facilitate exchange of information, ideas, and educational strategies with a large audience
  

Audiovisual Setup

• Each breakout room will be equipped with:
  • Windows-based computer with PowerPoint
  • LCD projector, screen, and all necessary cables
  • Podium with podium microphone
  • Audience handheld microphones for Q&A
  • Table with (2) chairs and wired microphones

⚠️ Important: The Seattle Convention Center does not allow room setup changes, AV additions, or other special requests. Please plan your presentation to fit the room and AV set indicated above.

Preparing Your Presentation

• Review the Speaker Guidelines (also available in the COaSIS Presenter Portal → Resources).
• Use the official CREOG & APGO PowerPoint Template.
• Include both a Disclosure Slide and a Learning Objectives Slide (see required slides in the guidelines).
• Primary Presenter is required to upload files in the COaSIS Presenter Portal:
  • Draft presentation for CME review: due December 31
  • Final presentation: due January 16

On-Site Presentation Requirements

• All presenters must check into the Speaker Ready Room (Room 338 located on the 3rd floor).
• Presenters are required to visit within 4 hours of their scheduled session to upload and/or adjust slides.
• Bring a copy on a USB drive to upload the presentation in the speaker ready room.
  

Speaker Ready Room Hours

Located in Room 338 on the 3rd floor of the Convention Center:

• Tuesday, Feb 17: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, Feb 18: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Thursday, Feb 19: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Friday, Feb 20: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Saturday, Feb 21: 6:30 am – 10:00 am
  

Presenter Checklist

To participate, primary presenters must:

• Accept participation by October 10 (via the CoASIS Portal. Use your MyACOG account email address and password to log in)
• Upload draft presentation for CME review by December 31, 2025
• Upload final presentation by January 16
• Submit speaker information, biography, and photo by January 16
• Register and pay for the meeting
• Book hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency or Hyatt at Olive 8 (see Travel Tab for details)
• Bring a USB backup of your slides for the Speaker Ready Room

✅ By following these steps, you’ll be fully prepared for your breakout presentation at the 2026 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting.