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2008 Call for Presentations
How to submit
Abstract submissions are no longer being accepted, however, poster presentations will be accepted until September 14, 2008. If you would like to submit a poster, please email it to Jacey Garceau at jacey@delaneymeetingevent.com.
Presentation Format
  • Oral Presentations: are either 20-30 minutes in length or 1.5 hours long.
  • Panel Presentation: can include up to 3 presenters, but you must submit the complete presentation concept as part of your abstract.
  • Poster Presentations: will be given space of no more than 4’ x 6’ and must be free standing (we will provide you with an easel). Awards will be given to the top poster presentations.
  • Workshop: Intensive 1.5 hour workshop on a specific topic.
Online Submission Requirements
  • Abstracts will only be accepted here.
  • The presentation cannot market specific products and services.
  • Abstracts should be 150-200 words. Include in the document a final line listing a series of up to 5 keywords that best capture the content of the presentation.
  • The presentation’s scope and originality must be of interest to a broad audience.
  • The submitted abstract, if accepted, will be posted on the NEARC website, and will be printed in the final conference proceedings.
  • Presenters must register and pay to attend the conference at regular conference fees. Conference registration information will be mailed in late spring/2008.
  • Submission deadline has been extended until May 22, 2008.
  • If you have questions about a topic that you’d like to present, or even an idea about something that you’d like to learn more about—let us know. It’s your conference! E-mail Christian Jacqz, Program Chair at christian.jacqz@state.ma.us.
Presentation Topic Areas
  • Municipal
  • Natural Resources
  • Planning
  • Public Safety
  • Research/Education
  • Web GIS
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