ACS NLCRT | 2026 Annual Meeting – Industry Presenters

Meeting Location

Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 North Park Drive, Chicago, IL, 60611

*A credit card is required at check-in for incidentals.

Schedule & Agenda

  • Task Group In-Person Meetings Sunday, December 6th: 2:00pm – 4:00pm CST (Optional Reception 5:00-6:30pm, Steering Committee Dinner 7:00 – 9:00 pm CST off-site) 
  • Monday, December 7th: 8:00am – 5:10pm CST (Optional Reception 5:15-6:45pm) 
  • Tuesday, December 8th: 8:00am – 2:30pm CST 
View the Working Agenda

Travel and Hotel

  • Hotel Confirmation: Hotel confirmation will be sent once you book your hotel on the ACS NLCRT Registration page, in the room block for the 10th Annual Meeting
  • Please book your Air Travel on your own.
  • Air Travel Reminder:  A Real ID is now required to board all domestic flights. If you do not have a Real ID, a valid passport can be used. 

Headshots and Bios

Please complete this speaker/moderator form by Friday, October 23rd at 11:59pm ET. It includes a prompt where you can upload or link to your bio and headshot, and a space for a tentative title and abstract for your presentation, which will all be part of the meeting program. 

Submit Your Information

Speaker Agreements

Please submit completed Speaker Agreements

Speaker Agreement
Submit Your Completed Speaker Form

Speaker Guidelines

Presentation Guidelines

Presentation slides are due by Tuesday, November 17, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the ACS NLCRT staff team at [email protected].

  • Please title your file as follows: Last name_First Name_Session_Date.
  • All sources, including images, MUST be referenced. If using images you do not own or personally create, please assume that the image is copyrighted. You will need to purchase an image license to use the photo or you cannot use it in your presentation.
  • We require a disclosure slide at the beginning of your slide deck stating any relevant disclosures. If you do not have anything to disclose, please still include a slide that states so. Disclosures should list any relevant personal or financial relationships including but not limited to affiliations, grants, research support, or other financial or material support.
  • All PowerPoint presentations must be in a 16:9 (widescreen) format.
  • Please use black Arial font. Use color for emphasis only and consider if those accent colors will be eligible throughout the room. Text should be at a minimum of 24 pt to ensure it’s readable for the audience.
  • Avoid overloading your presentation with unnecessary images. JPG images are the preferred file format for inserted images.
  • Avoid using slide animations or transitions.
Speaker Guidelines
Submit Your Presentation
ACS NLCRT Presentation Deck
Speaker Engagement Form

Weather

Please check the weather forecast here: Weather in Chicago before attending.

For reference, average early December weather in Chicago, IL typically includes daytime highs in the upper to low 30s °F and evening lows in the upper 20s °F with occasional light snow and winds

Dress Code

Business casual is recommended. Meeting rooms can sometimes be chilly, so we suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket. Comfortable shoes are encouraged, as there may be some walking between sessions and networking events.

We can’t wait to see you in Chicago! Reach out to [email protected] if you have questions.