ACRS24

We are currently open to submissions of two kinds:

1. Thematic symposia

Participants are invited to submit proposals for themed sessions (i.e., groups of talks with a particular focus, which may be theoretical, problem-oriented, or relating to the practice of science). Proposals should include a title, names and contact details of lead organisers, a short explanation of the goals of the symposium, and provisional speakers and talk titles. Each symposium is expected to last roughly two hours, providing space for up to eight 15-minute presentations or six 20-minute presentations. Novel formats, such as discussion groups or panels (or a mix of presentations and discussions), are welcome.

2. Meeting-associated workshops and field trips

Participants are invited to submit proposals for any ancillary workshops or field trips that they would like to organise under the banner of the meeting. Past years have, for example, included training in coral identification; and sessions aimed at skill-building for student members. These proposals should include the names of the organisers, a brief summary of goals and planned activities, and an estimate of the number of individuals involved and the kind(s) of space that will be needed. We will seek where appropriate to facilitate access to meeting areas and rooms on the UWA campus to support these.

The closing date for these preliminary submissions has now been extended to 14 November 2023. We will notify proposers of the outcome by early December. All preliminary submissions should be submitted by email to austcoralreefsoc@gmail.com as word documents, with  ’Symposium proposal’ + lead proposer’s name in the title.

Provisionally, we expect abstract submission to open in early December and close in mid February 2024. We will let all potential speakers know if their abstract has been accepted by the 28th February. Early bird registration will occur until March 15th and late registration up to a week before the conference begins.