Oral Presentations
All speakers are asked to meet with their Session Chair 10 minutes before the start of their session, in the room in which the session will be held, to upload your talks on the provided computer. The preferred method is to bring your presentation on a USB stick and use the computer provided. Click below to read more.
Poster Presentations
- Poster boards used during the evening poster sessions will be 4’ high x 8’ wide boards.
- Thumbtacks and/or push pins will be provided, if needed.
- Posters will be located in the Exhibit Hall, Grand Ballroom.
- Poster boards are assigned, please look for the board with your abstract ID# and title.
- Boards are assigned in the order that they are listed in the Program book (Exception: authors with more than one presentation will be accommodated).
- Posters must be set between 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm on the day of your poster session.
- Posters must be removed (no later than) the following day by 1:00 pm. ICDD is not responsible for any posters left by the author(s).
- Posters will be judged, and “Best Poster” winners will be announced at the end of each poster session.
- Best poster will be asked to re-post their winning posters on designated “Winner” boards. Best posters should be removed on Thursday afternoon by 1:00 pm.
Amptek Award for Best Student XRF Poster This award is separate from the DXC Best Student Poster Award.
Best Student Poster during the XRF Poster Session and awarding the winner with an Apple iPad.
Anton Paar Excellence in X-ray Analysis Poster Award
The Anton Paar Excellence in X-ray Analysis Poster Award recognizes an outstanding poster presentation that demonstrates excellence in the application of X-ray analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) and related methods. Selection Criteria can be found within the PheedLoop event app, under the XRD Poster Session. The recipient of the award will receive a pair of Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 1) glasses and an Anton Paar Recognition Plaque.
ICDD® XRD Poster Award
The ICDD XRD Poster Award will be presented to the student poster that best utilizes XRD for phase identification and materials characterization. The awardee will demonstrate how phase identification can be correlated with material properties, with an emphasis on data quality leading to accurate phase analysis results. Judging will focus on the clarity of the poster and the author’s presentation.
The awardee will receive a one-year license to the ICDD PDF-5+ database.
XOS Innovation Award™
XOS Innovation Award™ recognizes the Best Poster Presentation at the Denver X-ray Conference, characterized by the spirit of innovation, excellence in research, and scientific and/ or community impact. Selection Criteria can be found within the PheedLoop event app, under the XRF Poster Session. The grand prize awardee will receive a GoPro MAX2 Waterproof 360+ Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen.
Runner-up will receive Bose QuietComfort Headphones – Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Canceling, Over-Ear, with Mic and USB-C Charging.
Employment Postings
There will be a bulletin board near the Conference Registration Desk to announce employment opportunities. Prospective employers can bring announcements with them for posting or email to sjennings@icdd.com.
Evening Poster Sessions & Social Events
The XRD and XRF Poster Sessions will be held on Monday (XRD) and Tuesday (XRF) evenings in the Grand Ballroom (Exhibit Hall) from 5-7 pm. The Vendor Sponsored Reception will be held in the Grand Ballroom on Wednesday evening from 5-6 pm. All attendees and guests are welcome to attend all poster sessions and social events.
Recording Policy
Denver X-ray Conference/ICDD does not permit any type of recording (photography, video, audio, etc.) of lectures, posters, tutorials, workshops and commercial exhibits at the Denver X-ray Conference without prior permission of ICDD and the individuals/entity involved.
Electronic Posters (e-posters)
In addition to your paper poster, presenters are invited to submit an electronic file of their poster for viewing on the DXC event app until 8 September.
Visa Application Notice
Obtaining a Visa is the sole responsibility of the attendee. The Denver X-ray Conference is not permitted to mediate with either the U.S. Embassy abroad or with the State Department on behalf of any conference attendee. However, if you need an invitation letter to the conference to submit with your application, please e-mail your request to: dxc@icdd.com. Please include your name, passport #, birth date, mailing address, e-mail address and the title(s) of any abstract(s) that you have submitted for the conference. A copy of the letter will be e-mailed to you as a PDF.
Have an idea for a workshop or session?
If there is a topic missing from the DXC Program that would make for a great workshop or session, please let the DXC Organizing Committee know. Submit your ideas before 1 July 2025 for consideration in the 2026 Conference Program.