Year Conference was held: 2017
Years the Conferences has been held: 19
Disciplines: Human Genetics
Gender Balance/Diversity Statement: None
Registration Cost (US dollars): $217-$650
Total Attendance Cost (US dollars): $2000-$4000
Travel Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 4000
Other Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 1000
Associated Scientific Society/Organization: The European Society for Human Genetics
Approx number of Society members (as of 2018): 3000
Approximate Number of Conference Attendees (Exhibitors included): 2000
Geographic Location(s): Vienna, Austria
Years held (Annual, Biannual, Triannual): Annual
Host, Funders and Sponsors: 10X Genomics, Agilent Technologies, Multiplicom. Asuragen, NanoString Technologies, BD Life Sciences, NimaGen, BGI, NIPD Genetics, BLUEBEE, Progeny Genetics, Blueprint Genetics, Promega, Canon BioMedical, QIAGEN, Centogene, Repositive, Congenica, Roche Sequencing Solutions, Covaris, Sekisui Diagnostics, Enzo Life Sciences, Sistemas Genómicos, Fabric Genomics,, Sophia Genetics, Face2Gene, Springer Nature, Illumina, Theragen Etex, Integrated, DNA Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Leymus Genomics, Wiley Publishing
Digital or Virtual Options: None (capability was there but livestreaming did not happen to hubs globally:The plenary lecture hall is equipped with a live transmission possibility to the Live area area in the exhibition.)
Digital Archives (Recorded talks & slides): Yes but selected slides and talks only are available via conference Youtube channel
Electronic program dissemination:
On-site Maternity Facilities: None
On-site Childcare Facilities/Services: None
Caregiver Grant: None
Career Development Events and Workshops: None
ECR Promotion Events: Yes (Young Investigator Awards The ESHG awards prizes of EUR 500.- (together with a free participation at the next meeting) for outstanding research by young scientists presented as a spoken contribution at the conference, namely: – Young Investigator Awards for Outstanding Science – Isabelle Oberlé Award for Research on Genetics of Intellectual Disability – Lodewijk Sandkuijl Award for the best talk in Statistical Genetics – Vienna Medical Academy Award for the best talk in Translational Medicine – Mia Neri Award for the best talk in Cancer Research – ELPAG Award for the best talk in the ELPAG track – ESHG Poster Awards All young scientists submitting spoken presentations are encouraged to apply by ticking the corresponding box during submission. The nominee must be first author (i.e. presenting author) on an abstract submitted for spoken presentation and should not be more than four years post-doctoral and not a Principal Investigator (P.I.). The best scored abstracts, which could not be selected for oral presentation will automatically compete for the ESHG Poster Awards.)
Travel Awards for ECRs: Yes (1.Conference Fellowships for European Countries: The ESHG provides 70 conference fellowships, which will be awarded by the Scientific Programme Committee to Young Investigators (not more than 4 years post-doctoral) from a restricted number European Countries based on abstract acceptance. The fellowship comprises the waiving of the registration fee, as well as EUR 300.- as contribution towards travel expenses. 2.Conference Fellowships for Non-European Countries The ESHG provides 20 conference fellowships, which will be awarded by the Scientific Programme Committee to Young Investigators (not more than 4 years post-doctoral) from a restricted number Non-European Countries (5 fellowships for each Middle and South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia) based on abstract acceptance. 3.Conference Fellowships of Excellence The ESHG provides 5 conference fellowships, which will be awarded by the Scientific Programme Committee to the best submissions by Young Investigators (not more than 4 years post-doctoral) based on the peer-reviewing process. No country restrictions do apply. The fellowship comprises the waiving of the registration fee, as well as EUR 600.- as contribution towards travel expenses. 4. ‘National’ Fellowships The ESHG is offering fellowships to young investigators under 35 years of age via the National Human Genetics Societies of Europe. The national society will select one fellowship holder, which should comply with the following criteria: – She/he should be a member of the national society. – She/he should have shown excellence in the field of human genetics, and/or have given a good presentation/poster at the latest national meeting. Limitations: – She/he should not be over 35 years of age – She/he cannot receive more than one fellowship in consecutive years. Formalities: Please inquire with your national society. Benefits: – Free registration (including social events and lunches) – Accommodation and Travel support up to a maximum amount of EUR 600.)
Code of Conduct: None
Safety Instructions/Apps: No Apps but instruction were provided on conference website(Safety – Crime: Copenhagen remains a relatively safe, secure city. However, use of common sense is (always) required, as in any large city. Experience has shown that some basic precautionary measures should always be kept in mind in any city: – Do not carry important items like flight tickets, passports etc. with you when visiting the conference or strolling through the city, leave them in the hotel safe during your stay. Rather carry a Xerox copy of your passport or an identity card with you. – Try not to carry all documents, money, credit cards and other essential items and valuables in one bag or purse. If it is lost or stolen, everything will be gone and might be difficult to replace on short notice, especially passports and visa to return to your country of residence. – Take off your name badge when leaving the conference centre. – In heavily frequented tourist zones and the metro at rush hour, be aware of attemps of scam and pickpocketing. – Do not respond to anybody unknown to you who comes up to you on the street engaging you in a conversation, no matter how safe they appear to be. A list of current scam schemes and further advice can be found on Copenhagen Trip Advisory website).
Keynote Speaker Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.
Speaker Gender Balance: 9 Men: 6 Women
Invited Speakers Gender Balance: 56 Men: 19 Women
Session Chair Gender Balance: 22 Men: 7 Women
Conference Chair Gender Balance: 1 Man
Enviromental Sustainability efforts: None
Public Engagement Events Outreach: None
Sustainability Initiatives/Considerations/Green Strategies/Policies: None
Conference URL: https://2017.eshg.org/
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