Audio Visual and Tech Support Information (A/V)
Audiovisual Information: Each conference room is equipped with a laptop computer, a projector, a projector screen or monitor, a slide advancer, and a wide-angle camera with integrated microphone and speaker pointed at the in-person panel. The computers are operating with Windows 10. They are equipped with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe PDF Reader, Adobe Air, Media Player, and antivirus software. You should come to the session with your presentation saved on a USB-A flash or thumb drive. Please use an inexpensive, disposable drive that you can throw away after the presentation. Though antivirus software is loaded on the computer, there still exists the possibility your drive can get infected. Many people will be using the computers over the course of the conference and some viruses could be transmitted despite these precautions.
Presenters will NOT be able to use their own laptop computers for presentations. All sessions except posters are hybrid. The conference computers are preloaded with the correct information for your hybrid events. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE LAPTOP COMPUTER; this may cause the LCD projector to reset, and you may need technical support to fix it. This will use up the limited time you have for your presentation.
If you have problems, call Tech Support at (312) 617-1066. Let them know you are with the MPSA Conference, the room you are in, the type of problem you are experiencing, and that you need an A/V engineer to assist you. For security reasons, the laptop computers and LCD projectors will be removed from all meeting rooms immediately upon conclusion of each day’s panels.
Meeting Room Wireless Instructions. The MPSA will have a wireless network available for attendees. Follow these instructions to connect to the Wi-Fi:
- Turn on the wireless connection of your device to view available Wi-Fi networks.
- Select the “Hilton Honors Meeting” wireless network.
- Launch your web browser. You will be directed to the hotel Wi-Fi connection page.
- Type in the Wi-Fi access code: MPSA2026
- Click “Connect.”
A presenters’ Green Room is in Burnham 3 on the 7th floor. A/V equipment is set up so that you can test your presentation in advance. The room will be open Thursday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Meeting Rooms will be open by 7:30 a.m. should you need to test your presentation before the start of the 8:00 a.m. sessions.
What should I do if my discussant doesn’t show up for the session? All discussants in the conference program have confirmed their participation and are expected to perform their roles. If there is an emergency that requires last-minute cancellation, discussants should make every effort to email the written comments that they would have given, so that the chair and panelists can read and discuss those comments during the session. In the event that the discussant(s) does not arrive for the session, and has not communicated their absence to any of the panelists, panelists should still present their papers and exchange feedback with one another. After the session, please inform the MPSA of the discussant’s absence by emailing the Conference Director (speelmon@mpsanet.org).
2026 MPSA Annual Conference Mobile App
App Features
The app features the conference program agenda as well as a host of additional features. With the app you can:
- View the entire program agenda.
- Set up your personalized schedule.
- Search sessions by day/time, participant, section, room location, etc.
- View the exhibitor list and visit virtual booths.
- Locate resources and helpful information.
- Be alerted via app notifications of receptions, popular sessions, and other important information.
Download the App
To download the app, scan the QR code below and select your app store, or search for “MPSA 2026” in the Apple App Store for iOS devices or the Google Play Store for Android devices. The app is not available for download on Amazon devices.
Please install the app and login before arriving at the conference. Advanced download will allow us to maintain strong Wi-Fi connectivity speeds on-site. The hotel will provide free Wi-Fi in most areas. Due to the volume of users, the speed may vary. If you have technical questions, please contact support@bravuratechnologies.com.
Login to the Conference Mobile App
After downloading the app, you must log in with the email address you used to register for the event. If you need assistance accessing or operating the app, please come to the staff information booth on the 4th floor on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The conference app is only accessible for pre-registered attendees. If you have colleagues registering on-site, they will only have access to the app after they have completed their registration.
Looking for additional resources for the conference and/or your visit to Chicago?
View Author Guidelines, Chair Guidelines, Discussant Guidelines, Lightning Talk Guidelines and FAQs, Poster Guidelines and FAQs, and Instructions for the Hybrid Conference and Virtual Attendees.
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