Moderator Information

Thank you for volunteering to moderate at the 2022 ACVIM Forum. Moderating is an important role for a session’s success. Not only do you help the speakers but you help the attendees by keeping the sessions organized and on time. 

Resources for moderating are provided below and include detailed instructions, schedules, evaluation information and much more. Make sure to bookmark this page for easy access.

Scientific Session Moderator

• FAQ's
• Sample Moderator Script
  
• Moderator Instructions
• onDemand Scientific Session Moderator Training MS PowerPoint Slides
  Please view training prior to your moderating.
• Moderator Schedule

Research Abstract Moderator and Judge

• Score Tracking Sheet
• Moderator and Judging Instructions
• onDemand Research Abstract Moderator and Judge Training MS PowerPoint Slides
  Please view training prior to your moderating/judging.
• Moderator Schedule

Speaker Headquarters (speaker ready room)

When you are on site at the ACVIM Forum in Austin, the Speaker Headquarters (speaker ready room) is your home base. There are dedicated computer terminals for you to print documents and complete your session evaluations if you’re unable to do so in the session room. 

If you need to decompress you are welcome to stop by the Speaker Headquarters any time during the conference. In addition to dedicated computers, there are refreshments available.  

Austin Convention Center, Speaker Headquarters  
Hours: 

• Tuesday, June 21: 2:00-7:00 pm 
• Wednesday, June 22 to Friday, June 24: 7:00 am-7:00 pm
• Saturday, June 25: 7:00 am -12:00 pm