At the start of the submission process, authors must choose a presentation format if one has not already been specified. Options typically include an oral presentation or a poster display. Depending on the event, workshops and other formats may also be available.
If the contribution (abstract) is accepted by reviewers during the evaluation process, the author may be asked to submit a much more detailed manuscript, which may then undergo a further round of review.
At many conferences, submitted papers or subsequent manuscripts are published in the conference proceedings. Regardless, usage clauses and publication notices must be observed. It is not uncommon for authors to be required to agree to terms such as the following.
"Please note that by submitting a contribution, you authorize the organizer to reproduce and distribute it, in whole or in part, in accordance with applicable copyright laws, worldwide, in all languages and formats (printed or electronic), without time restrictions and royalty-free."
In addition to potential publication in professional media, a popular incentive for submitting a paper is the "Best Paper Award," which recognizes the most interesting presentation.
