Submit a Panel Discussion Submission on Convention Central
Aliyah Hyman
14 steps
4 minutes
Xcdsystem
**Before you submit!** Please read the instructions provided on the submission portal homepage to ensure you are submitting the correct form and completing all steps to submit your Panel Discussion properly.
Panel Submission Step One: Panel Information
1
Begin by navigating the Panel Submission homepage. Read through the instructions provided and when you are ready to submit, scroll to the bottom and select **"Click Here to Start"**.
**Double check!** Before you continue, please be sure you are attempting to submit a Panel Discussion Submission; meaning this is a ready-to-present session featuring conversation and debate among panelists on a specific topic.
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Select the correct **Unit** in which you would like to submit.
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- Enter the **Panel Title**. Please do NOT submit your title in all capital letters. - Enter your **Panel description**, you will have **75 words** to do so. - Enter the **estimated attendance** for your Panel.
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- Select the **Chair** for your Panel. - Select your **Co-Chair(s)**. If you have more than one, select so and more fields will populate. **Note:** Search by *last name, first name* to find your chair, co-chair, etc.
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- Enter (3) **Keywords** relevant to your Panel. Please enter single words separated by a comma. - Enter your **Rationale** in the text box. You will have **500 words** to outline the importance of your Panel.
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- Select the **Audio Visual Equipment** required for your Panel. - Enter any **Scheduling Accommodations** you may have for your Panel. *(Example: Please schedule after on Saturday afternoon.)*
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- If applicable, enter any **Accessibility Accommodations** you may need for any Panelist(s) that are participating in the Panel. - Please be prepared to **provide supporting information** for anyone you may list *(Example: Wheelchair accessibility; Please provide the name of the individual accommodation needed, such as extra wide aisles or a ramp.)*
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- Enter any **Accessibility Accommodations** you may need for any Panelist(s) that are participating in the Panel. - If you select **"Other presenter accommodation"** Please be prepared to **provide supporting information** for what may be needed and for whom.
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If applicable, select your **Co-Sponsorship Request** from the Unit list. **Note:** This is a request, not a guarantee. Planners will confirm upon review.
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- Please read each section of the **Agreements** and select the checkboxes. - **Upload** any materials you may have that should be attached to your Panel . Descriptions provided for upload suggestions. - Select **"Submit Panel"** and prepare for further instructions on the next screen.
**You are not done!** The next screen will prompt you to **enter your panelist(s).** Please be prepared to enter all who are required for your panel, as this is a ready-to-present session.
Panel Submission Step Two: Adding Panelists
11
After submitting your Panel Discussion, your next step is to enter your panelists. **Note: Please take a moment to read the information regarding next steps before proceeding.**
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Enter the name of your first **panelist**. **Note:** search by last name, first name
13
To add **additional panelist**, please repeat the following steps. **Note:** search by last name, first name
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- Select **"Review and Submit"** to review your panel information in its entirety. - Once you've completed your review, you may select **"Submit Panel"** to complete your panel submission. ***You will receive a confirmation email as the primary submitter and be able to access your submission from your convention central profile.***
**You have successfully submitted your Panel!** ***You will receive a confirmation email as the primary submitter and be able to access your submission from your convention central profile through the submission deadline, March 25, 2026.***
Submit a Panel Discussion Submission on Convention Central
Aliyah Hyman
14 steps
4 minutes
Xcdsystem
**Before you submit!** Please read the instructions provided on the submission portal homepage to ensure you are submitting the correct form and completing all steps to submit your Panel Discussion properly.
Panel Submission Step One: Panel Information
1
Begin by navigating the Panel Submission homepage. Read through the instructions provided and when you are ready to submit, scroll to the bottom and select **"Click Here to Start"**.
**Double check!** Before you continue, please be sure you are attempting to submit a Panel Discussion Submission; meaning this is a ready-to-present session featuring conversation and debate among panelists on a specific topic.
2
Select the correct **Unit** in which you would like to submit.
3
- Enter the **Panel Title**. Please do NOT submit your title in all capital letters. - Enter your **Panel description**, you will have **75 words** to do so. - Enter the **estimated attendance** for your Panel.
4
- Select the **Chair** for your Panel. - Select your **Co-Chair(s)**. If you have more than one, select so and more fields will populate. **Note:** Search by *last name, first name* to find your chair, co-chair, etc.
5
- Enter (3) **Keywords** relevant to your Panel. Please enter single words separated by a comma. - Enter your **Rationale** in the text box. You will have **500 words** to outline the importance of your Panel.
6
- Select the **Audio Visual Equipment** required for your Panel. - Enter any **Scheduling Accommodations** you may have for your Panel. *(Example: Please schedule after on Saturday afternoon.)*
7
- If applicable, enter any **Accessibility Accommodations** you may need for any Panelist(s) that are participating in the Panel. - Please be prepared to **provide supporting information** for anyone you may list *(Example: Wheelchair accessibility; Please provide the name of the individual accommodation needed, such as extra wide aisles or a ramp.)*
8
- Enter any **Accessibility Accommodations** you may need for any Panelist(s) that are participating in the Panel. - If you select **"Other presenter accommodation"** Please be prepared to **provide supporting information** for what may be needed and for whom.
9
If applicable, select your **Co-Sponsorship Request** from the Unit list. **Note:** This is a request, not a guarantee. Planners will confirm upon review.
10
- Please read each section of the **Agreements** and select the checkboxes. - **Upload** any materials you may have that should be attached to your Panel . Descriptions provided for upload suggestions. - Select **"Submit Panel"** and prepare for further instructions on the next screen.
**You are not done!** The next screen will prompt you to **enter your panelist(s).** Please be prepared to enter all who are required for your panel, as this is a ready-to-present session.
Panel Submission Step Two: Adding Panelists
11
After submitting your Panel Discussion, your next step is to enter your panelists. **Note: Please take a moment to read the information regarding next steps before proceeding.**
12
Enter the name of your first **panelist**. **Note:** search by last name, first name
13
To add **additional panelist**, please repeat the following steps. **Note:** search by last name, first name
14
- Select **"Review and Submit"** to review your panel information in its entirety. - Once you've completed your review, you may select **"Submit Panel"** to complete your panel submission. ***You will receive a confirmation email as the primary submitter and be able to access your submission from your convention central profile.***
**You have successfully submitted your Panel!** ***You will receive a confirmation email as the primary submitter and be able to access your submission from your convention central profile through the submission deadline, March 25, 2026.***
