Program Types
ATC is designed with a variety of program layouts and formats to engage all types of learners.
Take advantage of the multi-disciplinary nature of the ATC by reviewing the Program Descriptions below.
Time Zone Schedule of Program – Eastern Time Zone
The program schedule is built in Eastern Time Zone. The Virtual Connect platform will provide options to display the program times in the time zone you reside in or display in Eastern Time Zone.
In-Depth Symposia
Friday, June 4, 3:00 – 5:30 PM ET
Pre-recorded presentations with Live Video Question and Answer at the end of each session.
In-Depth Symposia are 2 and ½ hour sessions designed around a specific topic of interest. These sessions provide in-depth state-of-the-art information focused both on clinical and research areas from various perspectives, allowing attendees to make connections and incorporate the knowledge acquired into their everyday practice.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
IMPACT Sessions
Saturday, June 5 – Wednesday, June 9, 9:00 – 10:00 AM ET
Saturday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 8, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Pre-recorded presentations with Live Video Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Learn from Industry Innovators on how the transplant industry is transforming your daily work lives for tomorrow’s advancements. Attendees can expect to leave these sessions armed with cutting-edge information that will pave the way to the future of the industry.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
- Interactive Debaters
EXPERT VIP MEET-UP*
Saturday, June 5, 8:45 – 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, June 8, 8:45 – 9:30 PM ET
Live Video Discussion, Question and Answer sessions.
Gain exclusive access to Mentor Experts in the field. These sessions are designed in an intimate discussion setting. NO formal slide presentations. The purposeful layout is designed to allow interaction and discussion while creating new connections.
*Session attendance is limited to 50 attendees.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
Controversies in Transplantation
Wednesday, June 9, 10:30 – 11:30 AM ET
Pre-recorded presentations with Live Video Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Come experience top level experts debate controversial topics in both Basic and Clinical science.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
- Interactive Debaters
Focus in Transplantation
Saturday, June 5, 4:30 – 7:00 PM ET
Sunday, June 6, 4:30 – 7:00 PM ET
Pre-recorded presentations with Live Video Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Deep dive into focused presentations on Basic and Translational science. Individual sessions on “Basic: New Roles of Secondary Immune Organs in Rejection” and “Translational: The Microbiome and its Influence on Clinical Outcomes” will be presented.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
Women's Networking Event
Friday, June 4, 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Live Video Discussion, Question and Answer sessions.
Join your fellow peers virtually for ATC’s Women’s Networking Event. This networking event will go beyond the curriculum to discuss strategies to achieve personal and professional success.
Virtual Format:
This virtual event is designed with 8 key topics. (2) Speakers have been selected for each key discussion topic to hold a joint conversation type presentation, no formal slides. Participants will enter the virtual event and be automatically placed into small discussion topic groups. Each topic will have 15 minutes of live video conversation facilitated by Women leaders in the field. Topic of discussions will be interactive and allow for audience participation. Speakers & participants will be shown with live video. After 15 minutes, the facilitators will be virtually rotated to another group.
Attendee Profile:
- Early Career
- Experienced Wanting to Learn More
- Mentor/Expert Wanting to Share Comments
- Open to All Virtual Connect Participants
Abstract Sessions
Plenary Abstract Sessions
Saturday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 8, 10:30 – 11:30 AM ET
Pre-recorded, 10-minute abstract presentations with Live Video Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Top-rated abstracts submitted through the ATC abstract submission process are presented orally with time for questions from the audience at the end of the session.
ATC’s People’s Choice Award
Tuesday, June 8, 11:30 – 11:45 AM ET
At the end of final Plenary session, attendees will be given the opportunity to VOTE on which Plenary abstract presentation is the MOST impactful to the transplant community.
Rapid Fire Oral Abstract Sessions
Saturday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 8, 4:30 – 5:30 PM ET
Saturday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 8, 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET
Pre-recorded, 5-minute abstract presentations with Live Video Question and Answer at the end of each session.
Oral abstracts submitted through the ATC abstract submission process are presented orally with time for questions from the audience at the end of the session. Sessions are designed with specific topic-driven presentations.
Poster Abstracts
- Each poster abstract author is asked to design a poster abstract graphic to upload to the Virtual Connect platform to be showcased in the Abstract Library section.
- There is a function to add a short 3 minute audio MP3 file clip that accompanies the poster abstract graphic in the Abstract Library.
- It is not mandatory to add an audio clip, but this feature is available.
- The deadline to upload your poster abstract graphic and 3 minute audio MP3 file clip is Monday, May 10, 2021.
- To learn how to create your poster abstract graphic and 3 minute audio MP3 file clip, CLICK HERE.
The poster abstract graphic and audio clip is available in the Abstract Library the entire length of time the Virtual Connect platform is available, which is June 4, 2021 - June 3, 2022.
Poster Video Chat Sessions - Select Poster Abstracts
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SELECT posters abstract authors have been invited to participate as a SPEAKER in a Poster Video Chat Session.
- Those who have been invited to pariticipate as a Speaker in a Poster Video Chat Session will ALSO need to design a poster abstract graphic to upload to the Virtual Connect platform to be showcased in the Abstract Library section.
- The same instructions on building a poster abstract graphic and 3 minute audio MP3 file clip apply.
- The deadline to upload your poster abstract graphic and 3 minute audio MP3 file clip is Monday, May 10, 2021.
- To learn how to create your poster abstract graphic and 3 minute audio MP3 file clip, CLICK HERE.
- These sessions are designed to have the poster abstract author present their POSTER abstract graphic by sharing their screen live to speak to an audience for 5 minutes and then there are 5 minutes of live question and answer between the speaker, moderators, and audience.
- Platform webinar trainings accompanied by documented instructions specific to the Poster Video Chat Live Sessions will be available the week of May 24th.
- Sessions scheduled: Saturday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 8, 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET