IGNITE!

Great ideas deserve to be shared — and experienced.

SAEM27 IGNITE! Submissions

Submissions Open: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Submissions Close: Monday, November 9, 2026

 

 

Overview

IGNITE! is one of SAEM's most energetic presentation competitions. Presenters deliver a five-minute talk using 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds. Choose any emergency medicine topic and captivate the audience with your ideas, storytelling, and presentation skills. Whether you're submitting a proposal or planning your SAEM27 experience, IGNITE! is your opportunity: Share. Inspire. Advance.


What Makes a Strong IGNITE!?

Successful IGNITE! presentations:

  • Tell a compelling story with a clear takeaway. 
  • Present an original idea, insight, or perspective relevant to emergency medicine. 
  • Engage and inspire the audience through dynamic delivery. 
  • Use visuals that complement the presentation without overwhelming the message. 
  • Fit naturally within the IGNITE! format of 20 automatically advancing slides presented in five minutes. 
  • Designed to inform, inspire, and challenge—not simply deliver a traditional lecture.

Resources

Annual Meeting Submission Guide

Annual Meeting Submission/Presenting FAQs

SAEM27 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 SAEM27 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?

Contact the SAEM Education Department.

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