PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Globally, coral reefs continue to face unprecedented threats, and restoration programs must adapt to a new reality. Different regions, reefs, and communities have unique needs and challenges. Reef Futures invites proposals for talks, posters, workshops, and videos that are broadly related to the field of coral reef restoration and conservation.
The symposium's program committee will curate a diverse set of plenary, concurrent session, display, and workshop content to address the needs of all organizations.
The program for Reef Futures 2024 will run from Monday, December 9 through Friday, December 13 with plenary, concurrent sessions, and workshops throughout the five days. Field trips will generally occur throughout the week, although some field trips may be on Saturday, December 14.
Program Content
Taking a fresh approach to the typical scientific conference, our goal is to develop new ideas by facilitating diverse international participation from multi-disciplinary perspectives; as such, the stage will be shared with all. If you have groundbreaking research, this is the place for it; if you have a story of success (or failure), we want to hear it! We encourage content submissions from a variety of backgrounds and geographies inside and outside of traditional coral reef science (e.g. engineering, robotics, communications, community engagement, etc.).
Entities and individuals can submit proposals to present short (5-minute) and longer (12-minute) talks, posters, videos, and workshops. Learn more about abstract submission.
Barrier Reef and Fringing Reef sponsors will also be eligible to submit proposals for dedicated sessions and will have a speaking opportunity during a plenary session.
2024
IMPORTANT DATES*
APRIL 3
Absract submission opens
Martin Colognoli
APRIL 18
Early registration opens
Martin Colognoli
MAY 16
Abstract submission closes
AUGUST 1
Abstract notification
CRF
AUGUST 15
General registration opens
Tom Moore
OCTOBER 1
General registration closes
* Dates are subject to change. Updates will be posted here, on CRC social media, and in the Reef Futures newsletter for which you can sign up below.
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