The meeting is planned as an in-person meeting. Participants will be able to benefit from five days packed with scientific sessions, keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops, exhibits and networking events.
There will be no live-streaming component offered.
Participants are required to adhere to SETAC Participant Policies.
During the call for sessions, the session chairs can select from different session formats. To foster global collaboration and driving substantial changes through sustainable research initiatives, the session formats should allow for more discussion times and moderated panel debates.
The program committee will do a first session review after the session submission deadline and select the sessions that will be available for the call for abstracts. After the call for abstracts is closed, a second review by the program committee will take place based on the number of submitted abstracts per session.
Traditional platform sessions are made up of a series of presentations given with the aid of slides. Presentations are selected and organized by the session chairs in collaboration with the program committee from abstracts submitted during the call for presentations. Participants can engage in Q&A with the presenters. Some traditional platform sessions may reserve the last slot for a discussion or poster spotlight slot. In the poster spotlight slot, the chairs select three poster abstracts, and each presenter provides a brief 4-minute overview of their research, with more details available on the poster displayed in the poster session.
A new and dynamic session format included in the call for sessions, Think Tank Sessions are designed to address pressing international environmental challenges that demand specialized expertise and innovative solutions. These sessions bring together a diverse panel of experts from academia, government and business to foster collaboration and multidisciplinary problem-solving. The goal of Think Tank Sessions is to facilitate focused discussions and collect real-time data, insights and recommendations on critical issues. Participants will work together in an interactive and participatory setting to explore innovative strategies, share knowledge and generate actionable outcomes. These sessions aim to bridge gaps between science, policy and practice, encouraging tangible progress toward sustainable solutions for global environmental challenges.
The session organizers carefully select a keynote speaker to introduce the topic. After the keynote, a series of shorter presentations will highlight various aspects of the topic, with abstracts chosen to reflect diverse perspectives, like contributions from different geographic regions.
This structure aims to promote a global understanding of the issue, encouraging dialogue and fostering future networking and collaboration among participants. By showcasing these varied viewpoints, the session aspires to inspire innovative solutions and partnerships in addressing pressing environmental challenges.
Poster sessions are made up of a group of presentations given with the aid of scientific posters.
Poster presentations are selected and organized into sessions by the session chairs in collaboration with the program committee from abstracts submitted during the call for presentations. Posters should stand on their own, telling the research story without a verbal narrative. However, it is often helpful when presenters provide a short oral narrative of their work. Participants can engage in one-on-one Q&A with the presenters.
Sessions are developed in collaboration between sessions chairs and the program committee, who are required to adhere to all SETAC policies, including the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct as well as Participants Policy. This is inclusive of SETAC’s Open Science and Confidentiality Policy and, as such, unpublished material in a submitted abstract is confidential and shall not be used or otherwise disseminated until published, and then with appropriate attribution as well.
To learn more about the types of sessions supported at the SETAC World Congress, please review the session formats tab above.
The program committee reviews session proposals and will notify session chairs in March 2025.
All tentatively accepted sessions are included in the call for abstracts; however, they are not guaranteed a session slot in the final program until they receive approval by the program committee at the end of the abstract submission period.
Once a session proposal is accepted, the session chairs are strongly encouraged to solicit abstracts within their network. It is very important to mention that the acceptance of a presentation is not guaranteed, and all submissions will be independently reviewed by the program committee to determine their suitability for inclusion in the session.
After the abstract submission deadline, the schedule is developed by the program committee. The responsibilities of the session chairs include the following:
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During the Meeting
Platform Session (Talks, Think Tanks or Wave Sessions)
Poster Session (Posters)
Chairs are expected to enforce the SETAC Code of Conduct during both the in-person and online meeting.
Please read the following information carefully to ensure a smooth and professional experience at the SETAC 9th World Congress.
The SETAC 9th World Congress is a fully in-person event. Remote participation or streaming is not supported. All presenters must be registered for the meeting.
SETAC is committed to providing an open, respectful and professional forum for scientific exchange. All attendees are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, and to comply with all SETAC Policies, including the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
Choose a tab below to learn more about the platform, poster and poster spotlight formats.
Disclosures: Presenters are required to disclose any conflicts of interest, whether direct or perceived, as well as any research funding or external support. Please note that presentations must not serve as advertisements for products or services.
To discourage unauthorized copying, presenters may use the no recording icon on their slides or posters. While SETAC respects the use of these icons, it cannot guarantee enforcement. If you have sensitive content, we recommend censoring or omitting it from your presentation.
Platform presentations consist of a 12-minute oral talk supported by slides, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session. Your assigned presentation time, session room and presentation ID are available on the meeting platform.
Note: Each platform presentation may list only one presenter, who must be registered and deliver the presentation at the meeting.
You have two options for uploading your PowerPoint file:
If you are unable to present, you must arrange for a substitute presenter and notify SETAC via [email protected] as soon as possible.
Poster sessions are a key part of the SETAC 9th World Congress, offering a valuable opportunity for in-depth scientific exchange. Posters will be displayed in the exhibition hall, where participants can engage in informal discussions, network and explore the presented research in detail.
All poster presenters are required to bring a printed version of their poster for a two-day display. Please note that no printing facilities are available at the venue. In addition to the physical display, presenters are encouraged to upload a PDF version of their poster to the meeting platform for online viewing.
Presenters are encouraged to upload a PDF version of their poster to the meeting platform for online viewing by 17:00 SAST on 25 September. Presenters will receive instructions by email closer to the meeting.
If you are unable to present, you must arrange for a substitute presenter and notify SETAC via [email protected] as soon as possible.
Some poster presentations may also be assigned an additional spotlight presentation. If so, presenters must follow both, the poster presentation guidelines and the spotlight guidelines listed here.
A poster spotlight takes place in the platform session associated with your poster session. The spotlight is a brief, 4-minute talk using no more than three slides to highlight key points of your poster. Presenters are encouraged to invite the audience to visit the poster in the exhibition areas.
Presenters are encouraged to upload a PDF version of their poster to the meeting platform in advance for online viewing. The advance upload instructions outlined below apply to posters as well.
If you are unable to present, you must arrange for a substitute presenter and notify SETAC via [email protected] as soon as possible.
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