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* '''theme/topic''' | * '''theme/topic''' | ||
** general scientific topic but focus on a particular question that students are interested in eg. academia vs. science, future of the field, etc. or pick a particular scientific topic that is just emerging (see BioSysBio) | ** general scientific topic but focus on a particular question that students are interested in eg. academia vs. science, future of the field, etc. or pick a particular scientific topic that is just emerging (see BioSysBio) | ||
** regular annual conference typically run by large societies | |||
* '''date and location''' | * '''date and location''' | ||
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** Locations should not be easy accessible (train and plane, also local public transport) | ** Locations should not be easy accessible (train and plane, also local public transport) | ||
** budget accommodation should be within reasonable distance. | ** budget accommodation should be within reasonable distance. | ||
** choose a place where attendees can make of it a holiday | |||
* '''invited speakers''' | * '''invited speakers''' | ||
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** Young PIs can give good insight into what it takes to get faculty or postdoc positions | ** Young PIs can give good insight into what it takes to get faculty or postdoc positions | ||
** Top senior scientists usually have a great overview of the field and can comment on developments that are to be expected in the future and how current topics fit into the bigger picture. | ** Top senior scientists usually have a great overview of the field and can comment on developments that are to be expected in the future and how current topics fit into the bigger picture. | ||
** Surveys of your target audience can tell you what are the most suitable speakers | |||
** Panel discussions where keynotes show they personal side are most inspiring to young researchers | |||
* '''Programme''' | |||
** Allow a significant proportion of the timetable to submitted, reviewed and accepted material | |||
* '''planning time''' | * '''planning time''' | ||
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*** spreading the word (ie. marketing) | *** spreading the word (ie. marketing) | ||
*** fundraising | *** fundraising | ||
** give enough time for people to get their visas and book their travel in advance for cheaper fares | |||
* '''involve local organizations''' | * '''involve local organizations''' | ||
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*** marketing | *** marketing | ||
*** evaluation | *** evaluation | ||
*** managing/organisational skills | |||
** should be large enough to handle all aspects but not too large | ** should be large enough to handle all aspects but not too large | ||
** try to avoid having free loaders on your committees | ** try to avoid having free loaders on your committees | ||
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** approach them early | ** approach them early | ||
** make clear how they will benefit | ** make clear how they will benefit | ||
** find best matching spnsors to your audience | |||
** even of this timee your approached sponsor does not support your event, keep the contact for the future | |||
* '''budget''' | * '''budget''' |
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