We would like to make our virtual conference as much like our in-person conference as possible and recognize that the aspect that will be most lacking is that of networking. With that in mind, we will have a single Zoom link open for the entire day of the conference. Whether it is through the Zoom chat or actual live conversation, you will have the opportunity to communicate with other attendees during breaks, lunches, and after sessions end. 

 

Additionally, during the lunch break each day, we will create a number of breakout rooms that you can choose from to have a more focused discussion with colleagues - using the chat to coordinate with compatriots on which breakout room you'll be occupying.

 

Request a breakout room during lunch! Recognizing how much “planned” networking happens during lunches at our typical conference, and to enhance networking options even further, we would like to offer attendees the option of requesting their own breakout rooms ahead of time. Please contact either Cara or Ben to set up a breakout room ahead of time, providing the conference day, desired time, and a breakout room title, which you can then provide to other conference participants. We will have the ability to create breakout rooms “on the fly”, but the more we can do in advance, the more smoothly logistics will go during these networking events.

 

So, please contact us with a request to set up your own personal networking session during our one-of-a-kind virtual event!

 

All are welcome to submit a poster for the poster session! Poster presenters will share their poster submissions (one pdf to be displayed while presenting) in 3-minutes or less. In an effort to emulate the poster concept as much as possible, presenters should create a single slide containing all information, with the possibility of zooming in on the section you are discussing. Posters will be accepted on a first-received and topic-specific basis and will be limited to 20 presentations.

 

During the poster session, we will be hosting a Student Poster Session Contest! To encourage continued student development of not only your research but also your ability to present virtually, the contest will be exclusively for students. Attendees will judge the student poster/presentations and vote on their choice for the top three. First, second, and third winners will receive a cash scholarship of $150, $100, and $50 respectively.

 

 

The Zoom poster session will be on the afternoon of Feb 18th, the second day of our virtual conference. Presenting students do NOT have to pay a registration fee to present.

 

 

 

 

 

Partner with us at the leading riparian restoration conference in the West. 

 

Your sponsorship and/or exhibit space will directly support all aspects of the conference - from scholarships for students and networking events to the cost of the online hosting platform and staff capacity. Willow Sponsors ($1,000) and above receive complimentary registration(s). 

 

Learn more about sponsor benefits here.

 

To become a sponsor, make an online donation, mail in a check, or email Cara at Ckukuraitis@riversedgewest.org.