Seminar Proposals

The CNS Scientific Program Committee looks for proposals that provide meaningful educational value, address current needs in child neurology, and contribute to a well-rounded Annual Meeting program. 

Sessions More Likely to Be Selected 

• Address timely topics, emerging research, or evolving challenges in child neurology. 
• Provide practical, evidence-based insights that attendees can apply to clinical practice. 
• Demonstrate broad educational value or explain the importance of a specialized topic. 
• Feature knowledgeable speakers with complementary expertise and diverse perspectives. Include clear learning objectives, a cohesive agenda, and opportunities for audience engagement.

Sessions Less Likely to Be Selected 

• Focus on highly specialized topics without demonstrating broader relevance. 
• Repeat previously presented content without offering new research, perspectives, or insights. 
• Lack clear educational takeaways or practical applications. 
• Provide vague descriptions, unclear objectives, or overly ambitious agendas. 
• Feature speakers with overlapping expertise without clearly defined contributions.

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Please note: Meeting these criteria does not guarantee acceptance. Final selections also consider topic overlap, educational needs, and overall program balance.

Before beginning your submission, please have the following information prepared: 

• Seminar Basics: Title, organizer name and email, primary topic area, and educational track. 

• Seminar Content: Program description (up to 200 words), two learning objectives, two yes/no learner outcome statements, and a 75-minute session plan for reviewers (up to 300 words). 

• Proposed Faculty: List three speakers first and reserve the fourth spot for an optional moderator or panelist. Have each participant’s name, credentials, institution, email, qualifications, child neurology board certification or eligibility status, role, and presentation title ready, as applicable. 

• Invited Speaker: Review the policy, then enter the name of one qualifying speaker or N/A. 

• Additional Information: Speaker diversity (up to 150 words), topic inclusivity (up to 100 words), potential grant support, prior presentations, and conflicts of interest for the organizer and speakers.