[Nhcoll-l] FW: News and updates on the 2021 AIC/SPNHC Virtual Annual Meeting

[Julian Carter]

News and updates on the 2021 AIC/SPNHC Virtual Annual Meeting
May 3 – June 24 via Zoom webinars

Dear Natural Science Community,

The AIC/SPNHC Joint Virtual Meeting starts in just a weeks’ time with the series of six Pre-session seminars May 3-7<https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/2021-conference-schedule/pre-sessions> . This will be followed by the opening week of General Sessions<https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/2021-conference-schedule> – May 10-14, before going into the Specialty Sessions<https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/2021-conference-schedule> May 17 – June 24.
The  dedicated conference site<https://learning.culturalheritage.org/aic2021> for our joint 2021 virtual meeting is now live. Through this site, you will be able to access live and recorded sessions, view the virtual expo hall, get answers to your technical questions, and view the poster sessions – to name just a few activities! SPNHC-focused content can also be checked out at https://learning.culturalheritage.org/aic2021-spnhc-guide. There is still time to register, and currently more than 1,500 attendees will be joining us from around the world.
In addition to the scheduled sessions the SPNHC Conference team have been planning some additional events and social activities to both support the conference and offer a chance for delegates to meet and mix in a virtual way! So, look out for (all times EDT): -

  *   The SPNHC Opening Mixer via Kumospace -an opportunity to meet and chat in an informal and fun way via the Kumospace app. 7th May 5.00pm.
  *   SPNHC Emerging Professionals Happy Houra great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow emerging professionals and established colleagues to share experiences and challenges. 13th May 5.30pm.
  *   SPNHC Social Hour Enjoy a beverage of choice and meet up with colleagues across the world. 24th May 9.00am.
  *   Virtual Collections Tours. A series of invited tours from collections from around the world running weekly from the 26th May (see conference program for further details).
  *   SPNHC Committee Meetings will be running from the 17 - 21 May (further details will be sent to members).
  *   SPNHC Annual Business Meeting.  For current SPNHC membership. 27th May 9.30am - 11.30am.
  *   ‘Old Croone Day' Social. A 'Pub hour' to celebrate all things fluid preserved, and our collections as a whole! The 4th June marks the day when William Croone presented the first fluid preserved specimens to the Royal Society in 1662. 4th June 5.00pm.
  *   SPHNC Coffee and Drinks Hour. Another opportunity to enjoy a beverage of choice and meet up with colleagues across the world.9th June 9.00am.
  *   Science Illustration Fun Hour. Come join us for a fun virtual session creating your own scientific illustration and art! 17th June 5.30pm.
  *   SPNHC Mid-Summer Trivia.  Return of the legendary SPNHC 'Pub Quiz' in virtual form! 21st June 5.00pm.
  *   Special Interest Groups - Open Session.  An opportunity to host a discussion on topics raised from the conference. 25th June 12.00pm.
Registration - which includes access to all sessions - is $175 for AIC and SPNHC members and $205 for non-members. Recognizing today's difficult times, AIC is offering complimentary registrations to citizens of lower- income nations, tribal preservation officers, and unemployed or under-employed society members. Visit the AIC Attendees Assisting Attendees webpage for more information and to apply.
We are excited to embark on this learning journey together, united as a community without national borders or barriers to participation, and to welcoming you to the conference.
Julian Carter<mailto:julian.carter at museumwales.ac.uk> on behalf of the Conference team

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