Conference Organisation and Management for Science and Technology

Written by scientists, this guide focuses on the organization of scientific meetings ranging from the small local workshop to the large international conference. It addresses all of the major issues in the setting up and management of meetings, and points out the common pitfalls throughout the development phase. Checklists provide an invaluable resource for ensuring that no key activity is omitted, particularly as the date of the event approaches. Includes information on planning the conference, choosing the venue, financial planning, the conference website, publicity and recruitment of delegates, the conference program, publication of abstracts, organising the scientific sessions and social program and the publication of the conference proceedings. * Address all the major issues in organising a conference by actual scientists* Alleviates the need and expense of hiring a professional conference organiser* Points out common pitfalls to avoid* Includes "Checklists'