The Call for Proposals is now closed. We have received more than 600 proposals from 60 countries. Thank you to all submitters. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out before April 30, 2011.
Please note that you can begin the proposal submission process once you have created your account and keep the file open for editing until the deadline or until you are certain that you have no more changes left to make. All of the information that you enter into the system will be saved each time you access your file so that you can pick up where you left off.
SUMMARY OF GUIDELINES (PDF version)
PRESENTATIONS IN FRENCH
Since the official language of the Ecocity World Summit 2011 is English, proposals must be submitted in that language. The Program Committee will select some presentations to be given in French, however the vast majority of presentations will be given in English, so your willingness to present in that language will assist the selection process. Please be sure to select the language of your choice in the online call for proposals system.
LENGTH OF PROPOSAL
The maximum length of the proposal is:
- 250 words for individual presentations;
- 500 words for workshops and special sessions.
For your convenience, a character countdown window is available on the proposal submission site.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 31, 2011
Deadline for proposal submissions
April 30, 2011
Notification of acceptance of proposals
We are pleased to invite the submission of the following proposals. Please note that all speakers and presenters are required to register for the Summit.
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS
Individual Research and Best Practice Proposals (20 minutes)
Academics and other professionals are invited to propose individual presentation of 20 minutes relating to one or more of the conference themes. Sessions will be created by combining proposals treating similar themes. Time will be made available at the end of each session for interaction with participants.
Proposals should include:
Presentation title
Speaker(s)
Theme(s) and keywords addressed
General description
How will this presentation help participants to create Ecocities?
General – Fast, Fun and Passionate (7 minutes)
Propose a short 7-minute, 21-slide presentation on one or more of the conference themes. Slides are automatically timed and presentations can only last 7 minutes. This format requires a well-conceived presentation, good visuals and a great deal of rehearsal. Proposals should include:
Presentation title
Speaker(s)
Theme(s) and keywords addressed
General description
How will this presentation help participants to create Ecocities?
Individual presentations will be grouped in sessions by the program committee. Time will be allocated at the end of the session to permit discussion between the presenters and participants.
Posters
Poster presentations provide an opportunity to introduce innovative approaches related to the conference themes. Poster sessions are available to all delegates, with a distinct category for students. Poster proposals should include:
Poster title
Presenter(s)
Theme(s) and keywords addressed
General description
How will this poster help participants to create Ecocities?
WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL SESSIONS
You may also submit a full session. Please note that in the case of a full session, all expenses (including registration fees of presenters) are to be paid by the organizer of the session.
Session – Complete Proposal (90 minutes)
Propose a 90 minute session that treats one or more of the conference themes. The proposal should include:
Session title
Theme(s) and keywords addressed
General description
Session outline
Speakers
How will this session help participants to create Ecocities?
The session organizer will be responsible for the content of the session, confirming all speakers and identifying a session chair.
Facilitated Discussion (90 minutes)
Propose a facilitated discussion that touches on one or more of the conference themes. The purpose of these sessions is to allow for maximum delegate participation in exploring and developing knowledge amongst people who share ideas, challenges and opportunities. The proponent is required to frame the discussion with a succinct introduction, facilitate the discussion to ensure broad participation, and summarize the key points at the close of the session. Proposals should include:
Session title
Facilitator/Speaker(s)/Moderator
Theme(s) and keywords addressed
Key questions to frame the discussion
How will this session help participants to create Ecocities?
Training Workshop (1/2 or full day, first day of conference)
Full or half-day workshops provide opportunities for skills development in one or more of the conference themes. Workshops typically include presentations, practical exercises, and case study reviews. They are highly interactive and provide resources and other tools for participants to use after the conference. Proposals should include:
Workshop title
Facilitator and other presenters
Theme(s) addressed
General description
Workshop outline
Case studies and other resources provided
How will this session help participants to create Ecocities?
Symposium or Colloque (1/2 or full day)
We invite academics or professionals who are interested in organizing a symposium or colloque within the framework of the Ecocity World Summit to contact the conference secretariat directly to indicate their interest. Proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
ARTS AND CULTURE
We are very interested in receiving artistic proposals (installations, performances, exhibits, ephemeral art, etc.). Please e-mail us at program@ecocity2011.com to signify your interest.
Post-conference Publications
The Ecocity World Summit 2011 presents a unique opportunity to submit your contributions in order to advance ecocity theory, policy and practice in cities around the world. Conference organizers plan that at least the following three publications will result from the conference.
1. Book of Abstracts
A written record of conference sessions will be prepared and made available to participants either as a pdf document, on a memory stick or on CD.
2. Ecocity Planning publication
The conference will bring together a pluri-disciplinary group of well-established and cutting-edge thinkers, practitioners and decision-makers from ecologically-based and people-centred approaches to the planning and development of ecocities.
All papers submitted to the conference will be considered for inclusion in an edited book that will aim to advance ecocity theory, policy and practice.
3. Ecocity Montréal publication
A special conference track on Ecocity Montréal will consolidate learning and inform a book on the subject. This edited publication will include conference papers and presentations by practitioners, policymakers and academics and will provide policy and practice recommendations that take us further towards an Ecocity Montréal.
For information on the Call for proposals: program@ecocity2011.com
Ecocity World Summit 2011 Secretariat
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417 Saint-Pierre Street, Suite 203
Montréal, Québec CANADA H2Y 2M4
Telephone : +1 514 395-1808
Fax : +1 514 395-1801
