Biography and Picture
A picture and brief biography of each presenter will be posted on the 2023 WSTS agenda. If your profile does not already include your bio and photo, please submit a recent photograph and a one-paragraph biography as soon as possible. We will introduce you by name and affiliation, referring attendees to the online bio. Pronunciation of difficult names is requested.

PowerPoint Submission
Please submit a near-final draft of your presentation using your Aventri/STOVA log-in no later than Monday, February 20, 2023.  A near-final draft will enable the co-chairs to better assess the overall session and offer suggestions.  For example, if there is duplication of material between speakers, session chairs will flag this situation and ask speakers to update presentations accordingly. A final version of your presentation should be submitted no later than Monday, March 6, 2023.

Workshop Registration
All speakers must register as a conference attendee. Please register for the Workshop as soon as possible but preferably before Monday, February 20, 2023. Speakers can register for the discounted rate of $750.  Click here to register and select ‘Speaker Pass’.

Hotel Reservations
If you are planning to stay at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel, please book as soon as possible to secure the discounted WSTS rate of $269 CAD as this rate will sell-out. The hotel will hold the room block until Monday, February 20, 2023.  Click here for more information on booking hotel accommodations. 

• As you prepare your presentation materials, it is important to confirm that you have the appropriate permission(s) to use all information and images, including photos, contained in your presentation.  In addition, as a PDF of each presentation will be posted on the WSTS website,  any “proprietary” or “company confidential” markings must be removed. If you do not wish to have your presentation posted on the conference website, please let us know ASAP.  
• Each presentation is allocated 15 minutes (20 minutes for keynotes). Please review the 2023 WSTS Agenda for the time/day of your presentation(s). Note that the agenda is subject to change and times may shift slightly.
• There will be a short audience Q&A period after every 4-6 sessions. Please be prepared to remain in the session for the Q&A period scheduled after your presentation.
• The Workshop is a technical conference and presenters are asked to refrain from including any slides or material that can be considered a marketing message.  Co-chairs will ask the presenter to delete such messaging.
• Talks should focus on problems, solutions and technologies, not touting specific company products. All presentations must be free of product marketing language. The best way for your company to present itself as a thought leader is to deliver a technically strong and interesting paper that demonstrates your company’s solid technical grounding in addressing an issue of relevance. Presentations should address solutions at a generic level, rather than focusing on your company’s specific product.
• The conclusion can, however, identify a specific solution. While “About Us” corporate overview slides are not allowed, one or two mentions of a specific solution per presentation are acceptable. This is especially effective in the closing slide after a problem has been addressed thoroughly. An acceptable final slide may include: your company logo and tagline, products without giving model numbers or names or pricing, a URL for more information, and appropriate contact information. Examples of questionable content include a list of products or model numbers, product pricing information, or images with clearly visible product names and logos.
• Help is available. Session chairs will work directly with authors to clarify any questions.