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Navigating Global Challenges
On behalf of the Program Committee for the 2021 PACWEST Conference, I invite you to submit your interest in presenting a technical presentation at the conference. The final selection of presentations will be based on several criteria including originality, technical and mill relevance, and support of the chosen theme. At this time, we request that you submit; the title of the presentation and abstract/summary, authors name(s), their affiliation and contact information.
We ask that you commit to participate in the conference by March 31, 2021. You will be advised at the end of March if your submission has been accepted for presentation at the PACWEST Virtual Conference 2021, along with rules for format, quality of material, length and rights. There is no need to submit a complete presentation until further advised.
All presentations and their contents will be judged, with awards in a number of categories:
Please note that the time limit for presentations is 20 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for questions and answers.
We ask that you commit to participate in the conference by March 31, 2021. You will be advised at the end of March if your submission has been accepted for presentation at the PACWEST Virtual Conference 2021, along with rules for format, quality of material, length and rights. There is no need to submit a complete presentation until further advised.
All presentations and their contents will be judged, with awards in a number of categories:
- Best Technical Presentation (Mill Paper) - HR MacMillan Trophy
- Runner-Up for full length presentation (open to Consultants and Researchers)
- Best Supplier Presentation
- Best Novice Presentation
- Best Student Presentation
Please note that the time limit for presentations is 20 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for questions and answers.
Submission Deadlines
March 31, 2021 - Abstract Name/Summary, Presentation Title, Author(s) Names(s), Affiliation & Contact Information
May 3, 2021 - Author/Presenter Information Sheet (Introductory Biography)
Click Here: Author/Presenter Info Sheet
May 10, 2021 - Completed Presentations Due
Formatting & Submission Instructions will be provided at the end of March.
Formatting & Submission Instructions will be provided at the end of March.
Submission Guidelines
PRESENTATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE - MAY 10
Formatting & Submission instructions will be communicated to each presenter at the end of March.
Formatting & Submission instructions will be communicated to each presenter at the end of March.
SPEAKER INTRODUCTORY BIOGRAPHY - May 3
To aid the Session Chairs in their introduction of the speakers, please prepare a brief career biography of yourself. This should be included in or attached to the Author Information Sheet and received by May 3rd.
To aid the Session Chairs in their introduction of the speakers, please prepare a brief career biography of yourself. This should be included in or attached to the Author Information Sheet and received by May 3rd.
SPEAKER/AUTHOR REGISTRATION
Please note that presenters and co-authors are required to register for the conference. Registration information will be available on the website.
Please note that presenters and co-authors are required to register for the conference. Registration information will be available on the website.
PRESENTATION/JUDGING
All the presentations and their contents will be judged, with prizes awarded in a number of different categories. Please note that the time limit for presentations is 20 minutes. In addition, each speaker is allowed 5 minutes for questions and answers.
All the presentations and their contents will be judged, with prizes awarded in a number of different categories. Please note that the time limit for presentations is 20 minutes. In addition, each speaker is allowed 5 minutes for questions and answers.
AWARDS BANQUET FRIDAY - due to the Virtual nature of the 2021 conference, there will be no Awards Banquet.
Awards Presentations & Conference Closing Remarks will be held June 8th. Format TBA.
Awards Presentations & Conference Closing Remarks will be held June 8th. Format TBA.
GUIDELINE & DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS
Publication/Distribution rights are outlined on the attached Author Information Sheet.
Publication/Distribution rights are outlined on the attached Author Information Sheet.
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