Symposia are 120-minute blocks that allow for extended, interactive discussion on a specific topic, focusing on a cluster of independent yet related papers. Each symposium consists of four slots, and should consist either of four presentations, or of three presentations and a discussion.
Proposals cannot exceed 2400 words (including any references) and must include a general abstract describing the symposium as a whole (400 words), as well as abstracts for all individual presentations and the discussion, if applicable (up to 500 words each), all entered into the online submission portal as free text. In addition, up to 8 figures can be uploaded to the submission system in a single PDF. Sufficient detail should be provided to allow peer reviewers to judge the merit of the proposal. The person submitting the symposium proposal is responsible for securing the permission and co-operation of all participants before the proposal is submitted. All proposals (including all presentations) should be anonymous. Please note that all organizers and presenters of symposia will need to cover all their own conference-related expenses.
For further information, please visit the ISB15 website at https://www.bcbl.eu/events/
Proposals should be uploaded to the ISB15 submission portal [https://www.bcbl.eu/events/
Please note that we are exclusively accepting proposals for symposia at this stage. Abstract submission for individual papers will be possible starting 18 September 2024.