Ten simple rules to host an inclusive conference
OPEN ACCESS
Loading...
Author / Producer
Date
2022-07
Publication Type
Other Journal Item
ETH Bibliography
yes
Citations
Altmetric
OPEN ACCESS
Data
Rights / License
Abstract
Conferences are spaces to meet and network within and across academic and technical fields, learn about new advances, and share our work. They can help define career paths and create long-lasting collaborations and opportunities. However, these opportunities are not equal for all. This article introduces 10 simple rules to host an inclusive conference based on the authors’ recent experience organizing the 2021 edition of the useR! statistical computing conference, which attracted a broad range of participants from academia, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector. Coming from different backgrounds, career stages, and even continents, we embraced the challenge of organizing a high-quality virtual conference in the context of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and making it a kind, inclusive, and accessible experience for as many people as possible. The rules result from our lessons learned before, during, and after the organization of the conference. They have been written mainly for potential organizers and selection committees of conferences and contain multiple practical tips to help a variety of events become more accessible and inclusive. We see this as a starting point for conversations and efforts towards building more inclusive conferences across the world.
Permanent link
Publication status
published
External links
Editor
Book title
Journal / series
Volume
18 (7)
Pages / Article No.
Publisher
PLOS
Event
Edition / version
Methods
Software
Geographic location
Date collected
Date created
Subject
Disabilities; Careers; Social communication; Finance; COVID 19; Computer software; Languages; Decision making
Organisational unit
Notes
Editorial