Conferences play an essential role in the scholarly ecosystem, connecting scientists, fostering collaboration, and bringing new research to light. As such, it is essential that conferences continue in a virtual format throughout the current health crisis, or scientific progress will be held back at a time when it is needed most. In this interactive panel discussion, find out how researchers, societies, and institutions can navigate the current uncertain times and best facilitate the discussion and sharing of valuable early-stage research - without a physical event. Discover some of the benefits of a digital conference format, best practices when hosting a virtual meeting, and advice on how to get the most value out of your next event.

Panelists:

Dr. Esther Ngumbi - Assistant Professor from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and thought leader in scholarly communications

Jan Reichelt - Serial entrepreneur (Co-Founder of Mendeley and Kopernio) and investor in EdTech companies  

Dr. Annette Thomas - Current CEO of the Guardian\, neuroscientist\, and former CEO of Web of Science\,Macmillan Publishers Ltd, and Nature Publishing Group

Lorena Villanueva-Almanza - AAAS Mass Media Fellow at the Indianapolis Star and biology researcher   

Ben Hainsworth - Managing Director of the European Association for the Study of the Liver and expert in academic conference management

The panel will be moderated by Sami Benchekroun, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Morressier, the platform for early-stage research

Berlin Science Week - Impactful scientific meetings in times of crisis

Conferences play an essential role in the scholarly ecosystem, connecting scientists, fostering collaboration, and bringing new research to light. As such, conferences must continue in a virtual format throughout the current health crisis, or scientific progress will be held back at a time when it is needed most. In this interactive panel discussion, find out how researchers, societies, and institutions can navigate the current uncertain times and best facilitate the discussion and sharing of valuable early-stage research - without a physical event. Discover some of the benefits of a digital conference format, best practices when hosting a virtual meeting, and advice on how to get the most value out of your next event.




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