As it stands now, we will have 42 sessions in Charlottesville, down from 65 in New Orleans.
Fewer sessions means fewer papers, obviously.
Posters also allow more interaction with those people actually interested in one's paper. We hope to be able to allow computerized exhibits as well. Most importantly, those who do posters can bring substantial MSs to hand-out for commentary. A poster session can also culminate in a panel discussion, in which authors discuss common issues raised in the session. We are open to innovative formats and will try to accomodate them where possible.