77th Annual Conference

Call for Submissions for ORGANIZED SYMPOSIA | 03/20/2023 - 04/28/2023

At this time we are looking for proposals for organized symposia. If you have an innovative idea on a timely subject that would appeal to fish and wildlife professionals from across the region, we invite you to submit a symposium proposal for consideration.

An Organized Symposium is a series of integrated presentations that address aspects of a single topic or theme. Symposia are the scientific centerpiece of the conference and will run concurrently with other technical sessions. A symposium can consist of invited speakers only or be open to accepting presentations from the general call for abstracts, which will open in mid-May.

Anyone interested in coordinating an organized symposium for the 2023 Conference should submit a proposal online by April 28, 5:00 PM (EDT).

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL ONLINE

About the Scientific Program

The scientific program will consist of three types of sessions:

• Organized Symposia – A series of integrated presentations that address aspects of a single topic or theme;
• Contributed Oral Presentations – Individual oral presentations that are grouped into thematic sessions based on selected disciplines: Law Enforcement, Legal, Marketing, R3 & Communications, Fisheries, and Wildlife
• Poster Presentations – 4’x4’ printed poster showcased as part of the Poster Session & Networking Social.

Regular Call for Presentations

The Call for Abstracts for General Contributed Oral and Poster presentations will open in Mid-May Additional information will be forthcoming.

Track Options:

• Contributed Oral and Poster presentations will be grouped with similar presentations to form thematic sessions, based on selected disciplines: Law Enforcement, Legal, Marketing, R3 & Communications, Fisheries and Wildlife.
• Oral presentation authors also have the option of indicating interest in an Organized Symposium, either as an invited speaker, or if you want your talk to be considered for a particular symposium. Organized symposia will be finalized first and added to the general Call for Papers with “Symposia Overviews” posted to the conference website for reference. 

Responsibilities of Symposia Organizers

Organizers are responsible for coordinating with the Program Committee, planning their sessions, selecting instructors/presenters, moderating their sessions, and meeting all deadlines. SEAFWA does not pay registration fees, travel expenses, or honoraria for symposium organizers or presenters. All organizers and invited speakers are required to register for the conference and pay applicable fees.

Important Dates

• Call for Submissions for Organized Symposia: Opens March 20; Deadline: April 28
• Organized Symposia will be finalized and announced by mid May. Symposia will be included as part of the technical program and will run concurrently with other technical sessions. All technical presentations within a special symposium, including those that have been invited, need to submit abstracts through the online call for papers portal.
• Call for Abstracts for oral presentations and posters: Opens: May 17
• Deadline to submit all abstracts (individual speakers within a symposium, general oral, and posters): June 28
• Please submit an abstract only if you plan to attend the meeting. All presenters, whether presenting in a symposium, oral, or poster session, are required to register and pay the applicable fees.

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