HCC 2019 is using WP Abstracts to collect and review abstract submissions and to correspond with submitters. When you click on Submit an Abstract, you will be taken to a login page where you will be required to register to use the conference site by creating a username and password. Once registered, you will be able to complete and, if you wish, re-visit your submission to amend it and to monitor the review process. Correspondence to and from the Scientific Program Committee will be by email via the online facility.

Submit an Abstract

1. New User Login
   1. click Submit an Abstract to take you to the Login page
   2. click Create an Account at bottom of the login box
   3. enter email address (will be your username) and a chosen password twice
   4. enter your contact information (red * indicates mandatory field)
   5. click Register
2. Registered User Login
   1. enter your Username and Password
   2. enter Captcha
   3. click Login
3. Submit New Abstract
   1. click +New Abstract at top of page  – will take you to Dashboard
   2. enter Title Name
   3. enter Topic from drop down list (The conference organizers request that you submit your abstracts to fit under one or more of sub-themes of the conference)
   4. enter Author Information and Presenter Information – note that you can add or remove authors and presenters by clicking the + & – buttons
   5. enter preferred format by choosing Presenter Preference from the drop down list
   6. enter Keywords (maximum 5 separated by commas)
   7. choose attachments to upload (attachments should be limited to those indicated as ‘required’ per the instructions below).
   8. enter (key in or copy/paste) your Abstract. Note that the abstract is limited to 250 words and should follow the format-specific template indicated in the instructions below.
   9. click Submit

Review, Edit, Delete an Abstract

1. Back to the Dashboard,
   1. click on the ID # of your submitted abstract to choose to Edit or Delete your abstract submission
   2. you can see whether your submission has been reviewed and check its status
   3. you can update your registration Profile