Help us settle the CHRO 2015 conference date! I am Convener for the next international workshop on Campylobacter, Helicobacter and Related Organisms workshop to be held in New Zealand in 2015 and for numerous reasons our committee believe that the conference attendees will have a more rewarding experience in New Zealand if we shift from the traditional September date. I have asked for feedback from a variety of eminent colleagues and peers and there is a reasonable consensus for the first week in November 2015. However some feedback identifies potential conflicts with the academic year of some countries. One of my aims for CHRO 2015 is to be very interactive and communicative, we are doing this for our wonderful community so your reply will be valuable and considered.
In brief:
1. On a scale of 1 (highly inconvenient) to 10 (highly preferred) (with 5 denoting "it could be better but it's do-able"), would 2-6 November 2015 work for you?
2. If you rankings
It's a nice theme for a conference ! My score on your scale is 8 !
A brief update: I've established a Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/CHRO-2015/242319352598056? to encourage the exchange of ideas for themes, speakers, etc. for CHRO 2015 and a more formal site is under construction too. The conference will be held in the stunning location of Rotorua which I know will be very popular with both visitors from overseas and other NZ colleagues too! Please feel welcome to make suggestions - I really want to make this a CHRO workshop to remember! I have altered the timing somewhat to November which offers a better climate for the conference: I know this is not perfect for all of my colleagues but I did canvass opinion from many across the globe and September wasn't perfect either...!
Thank you for your feedback Stuart, and for liking the FB page! It is appreciated!
Stephen
I suspect the issues come from the fact that November is slap bang in the middle of teaching for most European and North American Universities, but given the likelihood of better weather in November then most people will be able to arrange a schedule to fit as long as they know in plenty of time. That will be case for my colleagues and I
If you're still looking for input here, I think those dates are good ones. A little later in the season, as opposed to just at the end of our summer, would be nice. Thank you for taking this on. -Victor
Thank you all for your input! CHRO 2015 WILL be held in the first week of November 2015 in the stunning environment of Rotorua!
Hi Stephen,
Good for me. First week of end-of-year exams down under so shouldn't clash with lecture presentation or exam marking either, assuming exam supervision isn't required.
Hi Stephen
the first week of November is great !! Best wishes from Italy
It's the middle of teaching for some of us Brits! With some careful planning though ;-)
Gemma, plan away! I do hope many of my colleagues will attend the conference, honestly the environment is stunning.... "official" website live by next week and of course the Facebook page is up. I cannot emphasise - FEEDBACK WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED, any themes/speakers you would like please contact me here or on FB. The official site also has my contact details.
Thanks to all who have commented. Just to let you know that, in addition to the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/CHRO-2015/242319352598056), the official page is now live - www.chro2015.com. Feel free to interact with us either way!
Hi Stephen
The November date is good as it is the end of the teaching session here. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.
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