Author / Presenter Information
Use this page to find all the resources needed to successfully prepare, submit, and present a Technical Paper at the IWCS 2023 Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum.
All speakers MUST register to present at the IWCS 2023 Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum
Be sure to register early to get the discounted rate! One speaker per paper may register at the speaker rate.
Watch the IWCS Speaker Best Practices Video
In this informational video, Brian Risch, a member of the IWCS Technical Symposium Committee, discusses best practices for a successful presentation at the IWCS Forum. Please note: the video was created in 2019 so please disregard any references specific to the 2019 IWCS Forum, which took place in Charlotte, NC, USA.
Presenter Resources
- Registration
- Technical Paper and Presentation Collection Site
- 2023 Event Program
- Hotel Reservations
- Schedule at a Glance
- USA Visa
- Download Promotional Graphics
- Guidelines for Commercial Content
- Technical Paper (Abstract) Template
- Technical Paper (Final) Template
- Instructions for Posters
- Instructions for Presentations
- Copyright Release Form
Important Dates for Technical Paper Presenters
| Register to receive the discounted $450 “Summer Special” speaker rate (click here to register) | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 |
| Submit Final Paper (use the final paper template) | Friday, August 4, 2023 |
| Submit Final PowerPoint (If you are presenting during the Technical Symposium. View instructions.) | Friday, August 18, 2023 |
| Print Poster (If you are participating in the Poster Session. View instructions.) | Bring to the event |
| Present your PowerPoint or display your poster in Orlando, Florida, USA | September 17–20, 2023 |
Commercial Guidelines & Copyright
Review the IWCS Guidelines for Commercial Content and complete the Copyright Agreement before preparing your Papers and Presentations. To be included in IWCS Technical Symposium proceedings, references to commercial product trademarks or tradenames must be kept to a minimum.
IWCS requires each lead author to complete the copyright agreement by September 1, 2023.
Preparing Your Technical Paper
Download the Technical Paper (Final) Template.
All Technical Papers are limited to 10 pages and must conform to the IWCS standards and formats outlined in the provided template. Papers that do not conform to these standards will be returned for corrections and/or alterations.
Preparing Your Powerpoint Presentation
If you are conducting a presentation, please view the instructions for preparing your Powerpoint formatted in widescreen mode. Unless you are participating in the Poster Session, you are expected to prepare a Powerpoint presentation that will be submitted to IWCS in advance of the event.
Instructions for Powerpoint Presentations
Preparing Your Poster
If you are participating in the Poster Session, you must design, print, and bring a poster to display. Refer to the following instructions.
Tell Your Friends and Colleagues That You are Presenting at #IWCS2023
IWCS is pleased to share a variety of images to help you spread the word about your presentation. Please consider adding the suggested “I Am Presenting” graphics to your email signature with a hyperlink to https://iwcs.org and post on social media. In the following folder of images, you will find customizable templates that allow you to add your own professional photo and contact information. After adding your information to the PDF, simply export the image as a JPG and post it to social media with details about your presentation.
Click Here to Download Promotional Images
Questions?
For paper and presentation submission or questions about our online portal, contact: Omnipress – support@omnipress.com.
For questions about your paper, presentation, speaker registration, copyright release or speaker training contact: Michelle Melsop – mmelsop@iwcs.org.
Please reference IWCS 2023 and your Abstract Submission Reference Number (for example, Abstract 123) in all communications.