Can I sign up to attend but just for just a few days and at a lower price?

No, this is not an option on account of organizational reasons.

Is this conference just for researchers?

No, participants at the Austrian Citizen Science Conference do not need to have any type of scholarly research background or affiliation with a research institution. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in the conference content.

• People who (wish to) conduct their own Citizen Science projects or conduct research about Citizen Science.
• People working at the crossroads of science and society such as schools, museums, libraries, adult education centers)
• People who conduct research themselves during their spare time (alone, or in a group), or who are already actively involved in Citizen Science projects
• People who would like to learn more about Citizen Science (especially on the 3rd day of the conference where there is an opportunity to explore and try out Citizen Science projects).

 

What is the best way to get to the conference?

If possible, please get to the Johannes Kepler University by using public transportation. In keeping with the motto ver.antworten, you would contribute significantly to minimizing the conference's ecological footprint.

Click here to learn more about getting to the conference.

If my submission is accepted, will I be expected to pay the full registration fees?

Yes, all of the participants are required to pay the registration fee to cover the conference's organizational costs. The registration fees cover only the catering fees. Sign up by December 15, 2022.

Can I expect any type of remuneration if my submission is accepted?

No, there are no plans to remunerate speakers, poster presenters, or workshop / training session leaders.

What is the process regarding the "Lightning Talks"?

In an effort to prevent any schedule delays, please make sure you are at the correct location for the presentation a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation session.
 

There is an administrative person at each presentation location to assist you, especially if you have any questions or concerns.
 

Your Lightning Talk must be no longer than 15 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for Q&A. Someone from our team will be on hand to facilitate the Q&A session and to also let you know how much time you have left to speak.

Can I submit my presentation in advance, or do I have to upload it once I am on-site?

Please send us your presentation by April 14 with the words "Presentation_*Your LightningTalk Title*" in the subject line.

The presentation format must be either in a PowerPoint format or a PDF fiile.

In the event of any technical difficulties and as a back up, please make sure you have an additional file on a flash drive, or in an online retrievable file at the conference.

 

What kind of format should my Lightning Talk be in?
 

Exclusively either a PDF format or a PowerPoint format.

How much time do I have to give my presentation?

Your Lightning Talk is scheduled for 15 minutes, followed by a 5 minute Q&A session. One of our team members will assist you in facilitating the Q&A session and will let you know how much speaking time remains.

Can more than one person deliver the presentation?

Yes, this is an option, however please stick to the 15 minute time limit.

Can I expect questions from the audience?

Yes, following the Lightening Talk, there will be 5 minute for a Q&A session in which members in the audience can ask questions.

When should I be at the location where my presentation is scheduled to take place?
 

Please be at the correct location 15 minutes prior to the start of the Lightning Talk sessions. Let us point out once again that the Lightning Talks will be held at at the same time, at two different locations so please pay close attention to the designated locations for your talk as outlined in the program.
 

In other words: Not 15 minutes before your Talk, but before the start of the corresponding session(s).
 

 

For example: If your talk is scheduled on the first day at 12:20 PM at the Open Innovation Center, please be there by 10:45 AM. In an effort to minimize schedule delays between talks, all of those holding a presentation will take part in a short technical briefing at the same time.

When will I know how many participants will come to my workshop?

On Day 1 of the conference, conference visitors will be able to sign up for the workshops they are interested in attending at the Welcome Desk.

When and where will my workshop take place?

Your scheduled workshop will take place either at the Open Innovation Center or at the Hochschulfond Building. Wo und an welchem Tag Ihr Workshop stattfinden wird sehen Sie im Check the program to see when and where your workshop is scheduled to take place.

 

Is there a contact person on-site at the location?

There will be a person at each workshop location to assist you in case you have any questions or concerns.

How much time do I have to hold my workshop?

Your workshop starts on the first day, as well as on the second day, at 1.30 PM and is scheduled to be no longer than 1 1/2 hours.

When can I access the workshop space in order to prepare?

To prepare for your respective workshop, you can proceed to your designated space beginning at 12:30 PM or afterwards. Please make sure you are at the correct workshop location a minimum of 15 minutes before the workshop is scheduled to start.

Is the equipment provided and what do I have to bring myself?
 

In general, all of our rooms are outfitted with a projector and a flipchart. If you need any additional materials, please bring them yourself.

What scale do I need the poster to be printed in?

The posters should be AO size and in portrait format.

How many posters will be presented at the same time and how much space will I have available to me?

We will have 28 posters presented at the same time with enough space for everyone to hold a conversation with others.

 

How much time do I have for my poster presentation?

The poster presentations will take place on Day 1 between 3:30 - 5:00 PM.

When can I hang my poster up?

You can access the LIT Factory starting beginning at 3.00 PM in order to hang up your poster(s) in the space designated for you. Pins and tacks will be available for this purpose.

Can I have my poster printed on-site?

No, please have your poster printed at a print shop that has the capacity to print the size you need.

Where should I hang my poster? Will the space be designated among participants?

 

Yes - you have already received your assigned number.
A team member will be at the presentation site to offer assistance, show you to your designated space, and answer any questions you may have.

Where will the poster presentations take place?

The poster presentations will take place at the LIT Factory located at the Open Innovation Center. When entering the foyer at the Open Innovation Center, the LIT Factory is located on the right hand side.

When and where will my "Cabin Talk" take place?

Your talk will take place on April 20, 2023 (Day 2) between 11.00 AM - 12:30 PM at the Open Innovation Centers.

LIT Open Innovation Center Bldg. | JKU Linz

Will someone from the team be available on-site?

There will be a designated person at the presentation site to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

How do I find my "Cabin"?

Spaces have been designated. Please refer to the number you have been assigned. The contact person on-site will help you find the exact allocation.
https://www.jku.at/lit-open-innovation-center/open-innovation-in-science/oecsk2023/programm/box-talk/

When should I be on-site?

This short presentation will take place at 11.00 AM. Please be at the Forum (Open Innovation Center; when you walk into the foyer, down the stairs and to the left) 15 minutes beforehand and check in with the corresponding presenter there.

What is the process to present (pitch) my CABIN Talk?

We will start with a short presentation in the Forum in order to briefly introduce your "BoxTalk" topic to all of the conference visitors. You will have a maximum of 1 minute (no slides).

This short presentation will take place at 11.00 AM. Please be at the Forum 15 minutes beforehand and check in with the corresponding moderator there.

Again, the presentation sequence will go according to the number you have been given.

After the presentation, please proceed to your designated Box.

How many slides may I use for the short presentation?

Only 1-2 slides as your time is limited to 1 minute.

Where will the Research Kiosk event take place?

The Research Kiosk event will take place on April.21, 2023 (Day 3) between 9.00 AM - 12.30 PM at the main square (Hauptplatz) in the city center of Linz between Innovation Main Square (Pfarrgasse 3, 4020 Linz) & the information container.

Will there be someone on-site to assist?

There will be someone on-site at the presentation location to assist you, especially if you have any questions or concerns.

When can I begin getting the Research Kiosk ready?

You can start getting your Research Kiosk ready on the same day, beginning at 8:00 AM.

There is an allocation plan so please refer to your assigned number. Click here to refer to this program point.

What exactly is available at the location?

Tables will be available on-site. If you need electricity, please let us know.

In the event of bad weather, where will the event take place?

Weather permitting, the Research Kiosks are scheduled to take place outdoors. In the event of bad weather, the event will take place in the Old Town Hall (Hauptplatz 1, 4020 Linz) in the city center.

Is parking available nearby?

 

You are permitted to drive to the Main Square in Linz for unloading purposes only. There is no parking available in the Main Square, however there are several underground parking garages available nearby.