Welcome to the OpenWater Abstract System

We’re excited to welcome you to the official abstract submission and applicant portal. This system is designed to make it easy to submit, edit, and track your abstracts — all in one place.

If you are an invited presenting author, please select "Needs Attention" on the left-hand panel to see your session information, accept or decline presenting, and upload your presentation materials, if applicable. 

If you are looking to submit a late breaker abstract, please select "Start Application" at the bottom of the page. 

Getting Started

Log In or Create an Account – Use your credentials or register for a new account to begin.

Need Help? – Contact the CSTE National Office (nationaloffice@cste.org) if you have questions.

More Information

Whether you’re submitting for the first time or are a seasoned abstract writer, two new resources are now available to help you succeed!

• Conference Abstract Training – Learn about the abstract submission process and review sample abstracts that scored highly in previous years.

• Abstract Scoring Rubric – See exactly how reviewers will evaluate your abstract once submissions close.

Use these tools to strengthen your submission and make your abstract stand out!

Thank you for your participation. We look forward to reviewing your submission and seeing your contributions to this year’s program!