Street Fair
One of the main goals of the e-Biosphere 09 Conference is to familiarize participants with the full range of projects, networks, databases and other capabilities that constitute Biodiversity Informatics. There are too many outstanding activities to include in plenary sessions, so the Conference organizers will create an opportunity to learn about them in a ‘Street Fair’ format. Three adjacent areas in the conference venue will be devoted to:
• Poster presentations. The Third Conference Announcement will include a call for poster abstracts. The Conference Programme Committee will evaluate the abstracts and will award space in the poster presentation area on a competitive basis. Abstracts will be published on the Conference website and in a printed volume distributed at the International Conference. There will be no charge to presenters for their exhibit space.
• Computer demonstrations. Participants may apply for small display booths in which they can demonstrate their database initiatives and software developments. Electrical power, a table, chairs, and poster display areas will be provided for a base rental fee. Flat-panel display monitors on stands and wired Internet connections will also be available for an additional fee.
• Exhibits. Companies, societies, and other organizations will have the opportunity to display their exhibits. These exhibits can use either a standard display booth or floorspace for their custom-built displays.
The schedule of rental fees and application forms for a display booth, exhibit space, and equipment are now posted on the Conference website.
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Call for Participation: Co-Sponsors The Conference organizers are seeking organizational co-sponsors and contributors to the Conference, with the goal of keeping the conference fee as low as possible. Organizations interested in becoming Conference co-sponsors or contributors are asked to contact David Schindel at SchindelD@si.edu |
