CPDD Annual Meeting Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are poster abstracts published?
A: No. Abstracts are viewable in the online schedule only. The online schedule is available prior to the annual meeting kickoff and is taken offline 30 days post-meeting. An electronic abstract book is created and posted to the CPDD website for archival purposes.

Q: Does CPDD accept encore presentations?
A: Original data presentations are preferred; however, encore presentations may be submitted.

Q: What is CPDD's Media Embargo Policy?
A: Any press release(s) issued by a presenter, the presenter’s employer, or any other outside person or entity to promote a presentation scheduled for the CPDD Annual Scientific Meeting is permitted. The research contents of all CPDD presentations must be embargoed until the time and date of the presentation and should be clear that it is not sanctioned by CPDD.

Q: What is CPDD's Disclaimer Statement?
A: Information obtained via CPDD channels, including webinars, conferences, websites, etc., is intended for only information and research purposes. CPDD cannot be held liable for the information consumed and may not reflect the opinions of CPDD or its members. The content and information shared should be used at the discretion of the consumer.

Q: Are abstract submissions copywritten? 
A: All materials submitted for presentation at the Annual Meeting will be published in appropriate CPDD materials. Submissions should be original and not previously published. Following publication, authors may reuse their work with the sole requirements of full citation and link to the original publication online.

Q: Are drug trader names permitted in abstract submissions?
A: Brand and trade names are acceptable to include in abstracts.

Q: Are published or unpublished oral/poster abstract submissions appropriate?
A: Recently completed studies, unpublished at the time of the Annual Meeting, are preferred and any in presswork must have a publication date after July 1, 2025.

Q: How do I update authors or add a co-author on my abstract?
A: The submission may be edited until the submission period closes.

Q: How do I find a receipt to use for reimbursement of my abstract?
A: Payments for abstracts are immediately emailed after the payment is made, please check your SPAM or JUNK folder first if the email is not received. If your payment email was not received, please email the CPDD Executive Office at info@cpdd.org.

TRAVEL PORTLAND

Visa Information

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to travel to the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa. Visas are placed in the traveler’s passport, the travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship. Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. Note: U.S. citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel to Portland.

Please use the Visa Wizard to find out what visa type is appropriate for you.

CPDD will issue a letter of invitation to support a visa application upon request. To receive a letter of invitation, you must be either:

  • a CPDD member in good standing;
  • an author or presenter listed on a scientific submission for the meeting; or
  • a registered attendee.

To request a letter of invitation, please email info@cpdd.org.

 

Travel to Portland by Air

Portland International Airport (PDX) is located 9 miles (14.5 km) northeast of downtown and is conveniently connected to the city center via MAX Light Rail. Currently served by more than 15 international and domestic airlines offering about 500 scheduled passenger arrivals and departures daily, PDX offers nonstop flights to more than 60 domestic and international destinations. For a full list of nonstop flights, see here. For current arrival and departure flight status, click here.

 

Airline Discounts:

 

Delta Airlines (Discounts range from 2%-10%)

Please click here to book your flight(s). You may also call Conferences and Events® at (800) 328-1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY43F.

*Delta Airlines may charge an additional fee for reservations made over the phone.

 

United Airlines (Discounts range from 2%-10%) 

Please click here to book your flight(s). You may also call the United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance and refer to code ZRN5889046. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk. 

To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZRN5889046. MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code. 

 

Southwest Airlines (Discounts range from 2% - 5%) 

For attendees travelling from the U.S. please click here to book your flight(s). 

For attendees travelling from outside of the U.S. please click here to book your flight(s). 

You may also call 1-800-435-9792 for assistance booking travel and refer to Meeting Event Code SPCIDXX99605063.  

 

Airport Transportation

Light Rail: The MAX Light Rail Red Line is the easiest way to travel to and from the airport, with contactless payment using your cell phone or credit/debit card. Travel time from the airport to the Convention Center station (located between the Oregon Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency Portland) is approximately 25-30 minutes. You can roll your luggage on board trains departing every 15-30 minutes depending on time of day, with service between 5 am-12:30 am. The Airport MAX station is located on the lower level next to the south baggage claim area. For complete schedules and more information, visit the Red Line page on the TriMet website.

Taxicabs: There is a cab stand on Level 1 of the short-term parking garage. Fares to the convention center area average $40 before gratuity. To return to the airport, you can order a cab through the city’s main operators or from a hotel with a dedicated taxi stand.

Ride Sharing: Uber and Lyft pick up on Level 1 of the short-term parking garage. Use the in-app fare estimators for most accurate pricing. 

Travel to Portland by Train

Amtrak:

Amtrak offers routes to Portland from a number of cities on the west coast and across the country.

 

 

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