IGNITE!

SAEM26 IGNITE! Submissions

Important Dates

IGNITE! submissions open Monday, November 3, 2025.
Submission deadline is Friday, January 12, 2026.

Overview

IGNITE! is a fun and fast-paced speaking competition at the SAEM Annual Meeting. Each IGNITE talk is five minutes long with 20 automatically advancing slides.

Because of its unique format, IGNITE talks are highly energetic, captivating, and engaging. Speakers are selected from all levels of training from all parts of the country.

A panel of judges selects a "Best of IGNITE!" winner from each IGNITE session. An "Audience Choice Award" is also given at each session based on audience polling. Because there are no limitations on submission topics, you will be exposed to all sorts of interesting issues in EM. Speakers in the past have talked about their experiences in disaster relief, the role of machine learning in EM, and challenged core practices in EM critical care and education.

Resources

SAEM26 Submission/Presenting FAQs

SAEM26 Disclosure Form

The ACCME requires all individuals in a position to control the content of a certified CME activity to disclose all commercial financial relationships occurring within the past 24 months.

All SAEM26 presenters are required to submit a Disclosure of Relationships with Commercial Interests, which may be completed through the speaker portal.

If you have questions or need assistance accessing your speaker portal, please contact the SAEM Education Department.

Questions?

Reach out to the SAEM Education Department with your questions about IGNITE! submissions.

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