Sectional Proposal Submissions

Welcome. There is a four-step process to successfully submit your session proposal. For instructions, please see the list below. Final deadlines for submissions are indicated in each meeting listed below.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to sign in with your AMS account after clicking 'Begin a Submission.'

Setting Up an AMS Web Account
You do not have to be a member to have an AMS web account. It is free and is used for online business transactions with the AMS. The link to register for a web account or update a web account is here. You can also find it at the top right-hand corner on most AMS web pages under "Sign in." (See the AMS Home Page as an example.) Select "Register for a web account" to create an account or "Your account" to update it.

After you have signed in, proceed with submitting your proposal.

Steps and Instructions:

1. Subject

   • Here is where you select the subject classification (MSC code) that best fits your session proposal.
   • Select the most appropriate subject from the list.
   • Click 'Save' at the bottom of the page.

2. Title

   • Title: Enter your title in plain text, the limit is 200 characters. Spaces and punctuation are counted.
   • Submitter's Email: The email address of the AMS account you logged in with will populate here. This cannot be changed. A link back to your submission will be sent to this email when you save the title step.
   • Published Description: You are limited to 500 characters (including spaces and punctuation.) Not required for all submission types.
   • A list of Potential Speakers is required.

3. People

   • Search by email or last name to see if the person you want to add is already in the database.
   • If they are not, you will have the opportunity to add their information and add them to your submission.
   • One organizer is required in the "People" field and it must include their full name, affiliation, and email address.
   • This information will be posted so they can be contacted by presenters that are interested in a session.
   • This person will also be the primary contact for AMS staff regarding this session.
   • Listing co-organizers will be at the option of the organizer. If included, their information must include their full name, affiliation, and email address.
   • This information will not be posted and will only be used by internal staff, if needed.

4. Description

   • Please enter a description of your session. You are limited to 1500 characters (including spaces and punctuation.)
   • LaTeX or AMS-LaTeX code may be entered.

5. Confirmation

   • Here you can preview the information you have entered.
   • When the 'Conclude Submission' button is clicked, an email will be sent to the submitters email confirming receipt of the submission.
   • Your session proposal is *not* submitted until you click the 'Submit' button.
   • You will still be able to edit your submission until the deadline.

Extra information

Technical Support

For help in submitting an proposal online via email, Contact technical support.

Or call 401-334-0220 Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 6PM Eastern.

Select a 'Begin a Submission' button below to get started.