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Making the Public's Health a National Priority

Washington, D.C. | November 2-5, 2025

Research has shown that public health efforts to prevent disease are more cost effective - and humane - than treating chronic health conditions, so now is the time to invest in our nation’s health. Health is a human right; let’s make it a national priority. 

A lightning presentation is a brief, 5-minute talk organized around a shared theme or topic, and may also be used to provide updates on key findings. Each session will include 10 presentations, followed by a Q&A period after all presentations are completed. 

General Information  

  • Presenters must be individual members of APHA and register for the meeting.   
  • An LCD projector, laptop computer and podium microphone are included in each scientific session room. Internet access is not available in the meeting rooms.  
  • You will have 5 minutes to give your presentation. Do not go over your allotted presentation time.   
  • At the start of your presentation, verbally disclose whether you have any financial support or conflicts of interest to report. This is required for CE purposes.   
  • Once all presentations are completed, there will be time for Q&A at the end of the session.  
  • If you are using materials in your presentation (pictures, charts, graphs, video, etc.) that are not original work, seek permission from the original source and cite the source.  
  • To ensure the lightning session runs effectively, a moderator will be assigned to each session. The moderator will keep time during the lightning session to ensure that all presenters adhere to the 5-minute rule.   
  • If your moderator does not show, the first presenter on the schedule must start the session on time and continue with the presentations in order. 

 Presentation Tips  

  • PowerPoints should be set to 16:9 screen ratio.  
  • Keep accessibility in mind when designing your PowerPoint and planning your presentation. Checkout our guidelines for accessible presentations.   
  • Give an opening statement to acquaint the audience with the nature and purpose of the research.  
  • Stay within your allotted time to ensure that all presenters have equal time on the program and allow the audience the opportunity to ask questions.  
  • Focus on a single key idea or takeaway. 
  • Avoid unnecessary details—stick to what’s essential. 
  • Deliver your main point with supporting data or examples. 
  • Keep a steady, engaging pace—don’t rush or drag. 
  • No more than 2-3 Slides. 
  • Keep slides visual—use images, diagrams, and minimal text. 
  • Reinforce the takeaway and end with a strong closing statement. 
  • Rehearse multiple times to ensure you stay within the 5-minute time limit. 
  • APHA hires room monitors who are responsible for double-checking the room set-up and the audiovisual equipment prior to the start time of your session. If there is an issue, please find a room monitor who will escalate the issue to the appropriate person. 

User Portal  

  • Log into your User Portal. Login Tip: Use the same email for abstract submission, APHA membership and meeting registration.  
  • Confirm or withdraw your presentation by August 27.   
  • Once logged in, click on Your Submissions/Roles on the left side.   
  • On the next page, you will see a list of links to all your abstracts/sessions.   
  • Select one of the links to access the Speakers' Corner for that abstract.   
    • In the Speakers' Corner you can do the following:   
    • review your session details and schedule  
    • confirm your acceptance or withdraw your presentation  
    • update presenter/author information  
    • add/update your bio  
    • upload presentation files and handouts.