The Executive Council of the International Society of Biomechanics is now inviting expressions of interest for hosting the 2029 Congress. Official bidding guidelines are currently being developed and will be shared with interested parties soon.
Please note that the bidding process for the 2029 Congress will differ from previous years. The Society will hire a professional conference organizer (PCO) to manage logistics, thereby relieving local organizers of financial responsibilities.
In partnership with the Society's Board and PCO, local organizers will serve as the Conference Chair and will be primarily responsible for:
- Appointing a local organizing committee to collaborate with the PCO on scientific program planning, including:
- Determining the meeting theme and sessions
- Securing keynote speakers
- Reviewing submissions for workshops, oral, and poster presentations
- Developing the overall scientific program
- Securing financial and in-kind support from local/regional partners in government, academia, and industry
- Providing suggestions and ideas for local social events, such as lab tours, evening socials, banquets, excursions, and student-led activities
- Participating in regular conference planning meetings
- Identifying and confirming session moderators
Additional responsibilities will be outlined once the bidding process is finalized.
At this stage, interested individuals or groups should send a brief letter of interest or email to the President-Elect, Brent Edwards (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Interested parties will be contacted directly once the formal bidding guidelines are available.
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