1) If a proposal is accepted, the presenter agrees to register for the full conference and present in person. A presenter may not assign someone else to give their presentation.

2) If a presenter is unable to attend the conference and present in person, s/he is expected to contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and withdraw at least 30 days in advance of the program so that an alternate presenter may be invited to serve as a substitute.

3) If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent the presenter from contacting CMS by the above deadline, it is expected that s/he will still contact the  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or the  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  as soon as possible to notify that s/he will be unable to attend.

4) A presenter who has made no contact with the Program Chair or the CMS Executive Office, and who does not present in person, will be considered a “No Show” and will be prohibited from submitting proposals in the next year to CMS Regional and National conferences, or to the following International Conference.