International Control Systems Abstracts –
Timeline and Important Info
Control Systems Timeline
Add deadlines and event milestones to your calendar.
- Oct 20, 2025: Call for Papers Closes
- Mid Nov, 2025: Acceptance Letters Sent (mid November)
- Feb 2, 2026: Session Chair Training
- Feb 16, 2026: Draft Manuscripts Due to Session Chairs
- Apr 6, 2026: Final PPTs Due to TAPPI
- Apr 11, 2026: Speaker, Moderator, Chair Training – Apr 11, 13, 15
- Apr 26, 2026: TAPPICon, Columbus, OH – Apr 26–29
General Speaker Information
Antitrust/Commericialism
Your paper and presentation are subject to peer review and must comply with TAPPI antitrust and commercialism guidelines. Please review the following submission guidelines.
Antitrust Guidelines | Commercialism Guidelines
Registration/Travel
All speakers must register for the Conference. TAPPI does not pre-register speakers. Speakers receive a discount for a one day conference registration or for a full conference registration (all days). Speakers can also attend their session only for free. Please contact
Visa Information
For all international delegates planning to attend TAPPICon from countries requiring a U.S. Visa, you should be aware that the process to apply for a business, B-1, Visa can take up to four (4) months. You must register for the conference before being eligible for a Visa letter. For more details, click here
Hotel Reservation (TAPPICon)
TAPPICon speakers and attendees receive a Conference discount when booking their room at a TAPPICon designated hotel.
Presentation Tips/Requirements
- Use the TAPPICon PowerPoint Template for your presentation.
- PowerPoint decks need to be in 16:9 aspect ratio to properly fit projectors/screens.
- Final presentations, in the form of a slide deck, must be uploaded to the TAPPI Speaker Management system prior to the conference (unless you’ve made other arrangements with your session chairperson).
- Have a backup of your presentation on hand, ideally on a USB key.
- If you’re using your own laptop, set the screen resolution for optimal clarity and ensure you test your slides on the projector prior to your session.
- Company name may be displayed on the first slide only. Trade names may be included only once.
- If your deck contains crucial information which can stand alone, consider providing your audience with printouts that they can refer to later.
- All presentations must be in compliance with TAPPI’s antitrust and commercialism Policies. Your deck will be reviewed prior to your session. Any slides that are not compliant will not be allowed in your presentation.
- Once approved, your materials will also be included in the Conference proceedings, with your permission. You may give TAPPI your permission on your submission form in the Speaker Management System.
Session Room Equipment for TAPPICon Live
Regular session room setups include the following:
- Lectern/Podium
- Lectern/Podium microphone
- Floor microphone for audience questions
- PC laptop with VGA connection
- Projector (16:9 aspect ratio)
- 8-foot screen
- Slide advancer
- General convention center WiFi (please do not rely on an internet connection for your presentation)
- Riser with a head table and 4 chairs
For specific AV needs, please contact us as soon as you know. All requests may not be accommodated. We will do our best to fit your needs. Changes to AV may not be permitted within 3 weeks of the event.
Additional Information
- Visual PPT Presentation Tips - slide decks, graphs & charts
- Speaker Management System Access & Instructions
- TAPPI Author/Speaker Kit
- Manuscript Requirements
- Manuscipt Template
- Extended Abstract Example
- Scientific Poster Tips, Examples, Templates
Link to TAPPI Source
[https://events.tappi.org/event/tappicon/speaker-resources
