REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

All presenters, including Keynote, Short Talk, and Poster presenters, must be registered for the SFG 2026 Annual Meeting to participate in their assigned presentations.

Presenters who have not yet completed their registration should do so as soon as possible. Registration is required to present at the meeting

PRESENTER FORMATS

Keynote Presenter (Oral Presentation) 
Keynote Presenters are invited by SFG to present featured talks. Presentations are 15 minutes, followed by 4–5 minutes for questions, with a strict 20-minute maximum. Detailed presentation schedules, technical instructions, and speaker information were emailed to all Keynote Presenters between October 16–19, 2026. Presenters should refer to their individual speaker letters for their assigned presentation details and requirements.

Short Talk (Oral Presentation) + Poster Presenter
A limited number of presenters will be selected to give a 5-minute oral presentation as well as present their poster during designated sessions. There is no Q&A during the oral presentation; questions are encouraged during the poster session. Talks are strictly limited to 5 minutes. Detailed presentation schedules, technical instructions, and poster assignments were emailed to all selected Short Talk Presenters between October 16–19, 2026. Presenters should refer to their individual speaker letters for their assigned presentation details and requirements.

Poster Presenter 
Poster presenters will present their research during their assigned poster session on either Monday, November 9, or Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Presenters must be present at their assigned posters during their scheduled session to discuss their research and answer questions from attendees.

NEW THIS YEAR! Posters will be displayed for one day only and will not remain on display for both sessions. Presenters are responsible for setting up and removing their posters on their assigned presentation day.

Detailed poster assignments, presentation schedules, and setup and removal instructions were emailed to all Poster Presenters between October 16–19, 2026. Presenters should refer to their individual notification letters for their assigned poster board numbers, presentation details, and requirements.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INFORMATION

Slide Upload Instructions
To facilitate a smooth AV experience, all invited Keynote presenters and Short Talk presenters are required to upload their final PowerPoint slides in advance using the secure Dropbox link provided in their individual speaker notification emails sent October 16–19, 2026.

The deadline to upload your PowerPoint presentation is Friday, October 30, 2026. 

Short Talk (Poster Talk) Presenters - Slide Limit: You may submit 1 to 4 PowerPoint slides. Please stay within this limit to ensure consistency across presentations and proper timing during sessions.

Speaker Arrival: Please arrive at your session room at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time to meet with the onsite presentation assistant and ensure your slides are loaded and working properly.

Technical Support
SFG will provide the following equipment:
  • Podium Microphone
  • Laptop (conference-provided only)
  • Projector and screen
  • PowerPoint clicker
Personal laptops are not permitted for presentations. All files must be run from the provided conference laptop to ensure AV compatibility and avoid technical delays.

POSTER PRESENTATION INFORMATION

SFG 2026 will feature two separate poster sessions. Poster presenters have been assigned to either Poster Session 1 on Monday, November 9, or Poster Session 2 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Presenters are required to be at their poster during their assigned poster session to discuss their research with conference attendees.

Important: Posters will not remain on display for both sessions. Each presenter must set up and remove their poster according to the schedule for their assigned day. Monday posters must be removed Monday evening so that the boards are available for Tuesday presenters.

Poster assignments, board numbers, presentation schedules, and detailed instructions were emailed to all poster presenters between October 16–19, 2026. Please refer to your individual presenter notification for your assigned poster information.

NEW THIS YEAR! POSTER SESSION SCHEDULE, SETUP & REMOVAL 

Poster Session 1 - Monday, November 9

  • Poster Setup: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Poster Session 1: 4:00–5:30 PM
  • Poster Removal Deadline: By 7:00 PM
Presenters assigned to Poster Session 1 may install their posters between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Monday. All Monday posters must be removed from the poster boards by 7:00 PM Monday evening so that the boards are available for Poster Session 2 presenters on Tuesday.

 

Poster Session 2 - Tuesday, November 10

  • Poster Setup: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Poster Session 2: 5:30–7:00 PM
  • Poster Removal: Immediately following the session

Presenters assigned to Poster Session 2 may install their posters between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Tuesday. All Tuesday posters must be removed at the conclusion of Poster Session 2, no later than 7:30 PM

Please do not leave posters or other materials on the poster boards after your assigned removal deadline. Any materials remaining after the designated removal time may be discarded

POSTER DISPLAY GUIDELINES

  • Display Space: You will be provided with a display space of approximately 4 feet x 4 feet (114.5 cm x 114.5 cm)
  • Poster Number: Posters are assigned a board number and will be arranged in numerical order.
  • Mounting Materials: Push pins will be provided.
  • Layout: Each display board is 8 feet wide, allowing space for two posters side-by-side. Please plan your layout accordingly.

IMPORTANT DATES:   

  • Speaker Presentation Instructions: Emailed October 16–19, 2026
  • PowerPoint Upload Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
  • SFG Annual Meeting: November 8–11, 2026
  • Poster Session 1: Monday, November 9, 2026
  • Poster Session 2: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

SHIPPING AND PRINTING 

Please note that the Emory Conference Center Hotel does not have an on-site UPS, FedEx Office, or printing center. For your convenience, the nearest FedEx Office is located approximately 5 minutes from the hotel by Uber. Please contact FedEx directly to coordinate any shipping, printing, or other related services you may need.

FedEx Office – Decatur, GA
2088 N Decatur Rd, Suite A
Decatur, GA 30033

Shipping and Printing Services:
Visit FedEx Office – Decatur, GA

Important Disclaimer: The Society for Glycobiology (SFG) is not responsible for the shipping, handling, printing, delivery, storage, or safekeeping of any presentation materials, posters, or other items. Attendees are solely responsible for making their own arrangements and ensuring that all materials arrive on time. SFG is not liable for any lost, damaged, delayed, or misdirected shipments or printed materials.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Please refer to the Program-at-a-Glance for the latest meeting schedule and conference updates.

Policies, Terms and Conditions

By registering for SFG 2026, you are agreeing to comply with SFGs Policies, Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct. 

 

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