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Welcome! This page provides important information to help you prepare for your presentation at the 2026 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting in Seattle that will take place at the Convention Center Summit location. . Please review carefully to ensure your session runs smoothly and creates an inspiring experience for attendees.

Presentation Format

General Sessions and Keynotes are designed to inspire, inform, and set the tone for the meeting. These sessions bring together the full audience to explore big ideas, share innovations, and connect across the field of obstetrics and gynecology education.

• Duration: 45–60 minutes (including time for Q&A)
• Purpose: To motivate, engage, and provide meaningful insights that align with the meeting’s theme and goals.

Whether you’re delivering a keynote, moderating a discussion, or leading a panel, your presentation plays a key role in shaping the energy and focus of the meeting.

Audiovisual Information

Each general session room will be equipped with the following:

• Confidence monitor
• LCD projector and large screen
• Slide advancer
• Podium with podium microphone
• Lavalier microphone (recommended for mobility)
• Audience handheld microphones for Q&A
• Table with two chairs and wired microphones

💡 Note: Wi-Fi is available in the meeting space, but it is not recommended for use during your presentation due to possible connectivity limitations.

Preparing Your Presentation

For presentation requirements and guidance on crafting an engaging talk, please review the [Speaker Guidelines] (also available in the CoASIS Presenter Portal → Resources).
All presenters must use the CREOG & APGO PowerPoint Template for consistency.

Upload Requirements:

• Draft presentation: Upload under the “Upload Presentation for CME Review” task in the portal by December 31.
• Final presentation: Upload under the “Upload Final Presentation” task in the portal by January 16.

Required Slides:

All presentations must include a Disclosure Slide and Learning Objectives Slide (refer to the Required Slides section in the Speaker Guidelines).

On-Site Presentation Requirements

• All presenters must check into the Speaker Ready Room (room 338).
• 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
  

Audience Response Systems

Audience response systems are not provided or supported by CREOG & APGO. Cell phone–based polling tools may not perform reliably due to room location and Wi-Fi bandwidth limitations.

Presenter Checklist

To ensure your participation is confirmed and your session is fully prepared, please complete the following:

• You will receive an email from acog@support.ctimeetingtech.com in early November. Accept participation by November 21 (via the CoASIS Portal. Use your MyACOG account email address and password to log in).
• Submit disclosure and speaker agreement forms by December 31.
• Upload draft presentation for CME review by December 31.
• Upload final presentation by January 16.
• Submit speaker information, biography, and photo by January 16.
• Register and pay for the meeting (Keynote speakers excluded; staff will assist with these arrangements.)
• Book hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency or Hyatt at Olive 8 (see Travel Tab for details). (Keynote speakers excluded; staff will assist with these arrangements.)
• Bring a USB copy of your presentation for upload in the Speaker Ready Room.

Tips for a Memorable Presentation

A general session or keynote presentation is your opportunity to connect with a large, multidisciplinary audience. Here are strategies to create an inspiring, memorable, and well-paced presentation:

• Start with Purpose and Presence

• Open with a story, question, or insight that immediately resonates with the audience’s shared experience in medical education or patient care.
• Clearly state your session’s goal in the first 90 seconds—why it matters now.

• Focus on One Core Message

• Identify the single most important idea you want attendees to remember.
• Organize your content around that message—every slide should reinforce it.

• Engage Emotion and Intellect

• Blend data with storytelling. Combine evidence-based insights with relatable experiences or case examples.
• Use your voice, pacing, and eye contact intentionally to sustain energy and attention.

• Design Slides that Support You, Not Compete with You

• Limit slides to one clear idea each. Use large visuals and minimal text.
• Favor strong imagery, clean data displays, and quotes that emphasize your message.
• Keep fonts large (at least 28pt for text) and maintain high contrast for readability.

• Invite Reflection and Connection

• Pose a question or brief activity that prompts the audience to reflect on their own experiences.
• Encourage them to consider how your message applies to their programs, learners, or institutions.

• End with Inspiration and Action

• Close with a powerful takeaway—a challenge, a call to action, or a hopeful vision.
• Leave the audience with “what’s next” rather than “what’s over.”
• Thank them sincerely and acknowledge collaborators or mentors meaningfully.

By blending authenticity, clarity, and emotion, your presentation will not only inform but inspire—setting the tone for a transformative 2026 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting.