Questions?
We have compiled a FAQ for both attendees and presenters, please read below!
Presenter FAQ
1. Should I bring my computer?
No, you do not have to bring your computer. Computers with internet access will be provided in each classroom, along with guest login information. We recommend emailing your presentation to yourself or bringing a jump drive with the file.
2. Are we able to access the internet?
Yes! Free wireless access is available to all Washington University visitors via the wustl-guest-2.0 network. WashU also participates in the eduroam network, which is a secure worldwide federated network access service developed for the international research and education community. Instructions for accessing WashU's wifi options is available here.
3. Should I print slides or handouts?
We strongly encourage you to also print out your slides and any other materials you may have for participants for accessibility purposes. Based on our conference registration and number of concurrent sessions, we encourage you to print at least 25 copies. We recommend printing 2 slides to a page to avoid tiny print. Unfortunately, Macro United is unable to print materials on site.
4. I'm presenting a paper presentation in a session with another presenter. What will the format be for this combined session?
Paper presentation sessions will include two presenters in a one-hour session block. Each presenter will have 30 minutes to present. Sessions will not have a discussant, but we recommend each presenter speak for 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Presenters may decide who goes first.
5. Are round tables "round"?
While we are uncertain of the tables available for roundtables and other presentations generally, you are more than welcome to move things within the room around to fit your presentation.
6. What size should my poster be?
Posters should be no more than 36 inches (wide) by 48 inches (tall). Poster guidelines are now available on our website here.
7. Can Macro United print my poster?
Macro United currently does not cover poster printing fees. Options are available locally to have your poster printed when you arrive in St. Louis. View a map of poster printing options here.
8. When can I set up and take down my poster?
Poster easels will be available beginning at 8 AM Thursday, May 29th for presenters to set up their posters. We kindly ask that poster presenters leave their poster up for the duration of the poster session (2:15 - 3:15 PM). Please remove posters by 6:30 PM Thursday evening. Posters left up will removed at the end of the day.
No, you do not have to bring your computer. Computers with internet access will be provided in each classroom, along with guest login information. We recommend emailing your presentation to yourself or bringing a jump drive with the file.
2. Are we able to access the internet?
Yes! Free wireless access is available to all Washington University visitors via the wustl-guest-2.0 network. WashU also participates in the eduroam network, which is a secure worldwide federated network access service developed for the international research and education community. Instructions for accessing WashU's wifi options is available here.
3. Should I print slides or handouts?
We strongly encourage you to also print out your slides and any other materials you may have for participants for accessibility purposes. Based on our conference registration and number of concurrent sessions, we encourage you to print at least 25 copies. We recommend printing 2 slides to a page to avoid tiny print. Unfortunately, Macro United is unable to print materials on site.
4. I'm presenting a paper presentation in a session with another presenter. What will the format be for this combined session?
Paper presentation sessions will include two presenters in a one-hour session block. Each presenter will have 30 minutes to present. Sessions will not have a discussant, but we recommend each presenter speak for 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Presenters may decide who goes first.
5. Are round tables "round"?
While we are uncertain of the tables available for roundtables and other presentations generally, you are more than welcome to move things within the room around to fit your presentation.
6. What size should my poster be?
Posters should be no more than 36 inches (wide) by 48 inches (tall). Poster guidelines are now available on our website here.
7. Can Macro United print my poster?
Macro United currently does not cover poster printing fees. Options are available locally to have your poster printed when you arrive in St. Louis. View a map of poster printing options here.
8. When can I set up and take down my poster?
Poster easels will be available beginning at 8 AM Thursday, May 29th for presenters to set up their posters. We kindly ask that poster presenters leave their poster up for the duration of the poster session (2:15 - 3:15 PM). Please remove posters by 6:30 PM Thursday evening. Posters left up will removed at the end of the day.
Attendee FAQ
1. Is there a dress code?
Please dress comfortably! You are among family.
2. Where is parking?
Parking is available at the underground lot located directly in front of Hillman Hall located at Wrighton Way and Forsyth Blvd. Click here for driving directions to the East End Garage via Google Maps. To approximate the address for GPS, use: 6453 Centennial Parkway, St. Louis, MO. For Metro transit directions and additional helpful parking information, click here. Parking validations are available at the check-in desk throughout the event.
3. Are there CEUs available?
CEUs are not available for Macro United 2025.
4. How far is the airport to the conference and hotel?
It is a 15-minute drive from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Hillman Hall and the Charles F. Knight Center. There is no shuttle from the STL that runs directly to the Knight Center. Please use a taxi or ride-share app (Uber, Lyft, etc.). Click here for driving directions to the Knight Center.
5. What is there to do in St. Louis?
Please check out this guide we have created! It has options for both food and attractions to St. Louis as well as links to each.
6. Will lactation space be available for breastfeeding/chestfeeding attendees?
Yes, lactation space will be available. Please email [email protected] for details on how to access the space.
7. Will there be recordings of the presentations?
We do not have the capacity to record presentations. However, we will be recording the Zoom for the Rothman Awards.
8. Will we be able to access the presentations electronically?
We are unable to provide electronic copies of all the presentations at the conference. But you are more than welcome to ask any presenter if they are able to provide you one.
9. Will refunds be provided for conference registration if I am unable to attend?
Refunds are available via the Eventbrite website up to 7 days prior to the event. Please note that Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. Visit Eventbrite’s Help Center for more information.
Please dress comfortably! You are among family.
2. Where is parking?
Parking is available at the underground lot located directly in front of Hillman Hall located at Wrighton Way and Forsyth Blvd. Click here for driving directions to the East End Garage via Google Maps. To approximate the address for GPS, use: 6453 Centennial Parkway, St. Louis, MO. For Metro transit directions and additional helpful parking information, click here. Parking validations are available at the check-in desk throughout the event.
3. Are there CEUs available?
CEUs are not available for Macro United 2025.
4. How far is the airport to the conference and hotel?
It is a 15-minute drive from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Hillman Hall and the Charles F. Knight Center. There is no shuttle from the STL that runs directly to the Knight Center. Please use a taxi or ride-share app (Uber, Lyft, etc.). Click here for driving directions to the Knight Center.
5. What is there to do in St. Louis?
Please check out this guide we have created! It has options for both food and attractions to St. Louis as well as links to each.
6. Will lactation space be available for breastfeeding/chestfeeding attendees?
Yes, lactation space will be available. Please email [email protected] for details on how to access the space.
7. Will there be recordings of the presentations?
We do not have the capacity to record presentations. However, we will be recording the Zoom for the Rothman Awards.
8. Will we be able to access the presentations electronically?
We are unable to provide electronic copies of all the presentations at the conference. But you are more than welcome to ask any presenter if they are able to provide you one.
9. Will refunds be provided for conference registration if I am unable to attend?
Refunds are available via the Eventbrite website up to 7 days prior to the event. Please note that Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. Visit Eventbrite’s Help Center for more information.
More questions?
Please contact Gary Parker at [email protected] for additional questions about Macro United.
Please contact Gary Parker at [email protected] for additional questions about Macro United.
