This committee is responsible for the following:

• works with the Leadership Council to determine conference format/site (e.g., virtual or in person)

• collaborates with the program committee to develop the conference program

• manages all of the details regarding running the conference on site and/or virtually

• For face-to-face conferences, the committee is responsible for finding affordable hotel accommodations, organizing food/refreshments throughout conference, transportation information; and other related needs.

• For virtual conferences, the committee is responsible for establishing a smooth virtual experience for attendees (e.g., selection and implementation of effective online platform; timing; resource sharing; etc.)

• For virtual and in person conferences, the committee is also responsible for recruiting, scheduling, and supporting session facilitators

• For virtual and in person conferences, the committee is also responsible for managing announcements related to all information pertaining to the conference (e.g., registration, distribution of program, etc.) 
  

Dr. Pooneh Sabouri

Postdoctoral Associate, Florida International University