Submit an Abstract

Please provide the name and address of the company or institution you will be representing.
If you are presenting as an individual, please enter ‘Independent’ and your address

e.g. School of Architecture and Planning
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch 7701

The Sub-Themes for the 2017 conference are as follows:

1. SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS
2. ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
3. ENERGY SECURITY
4. WATER-FOOD-ENERGY NEXUS)
5. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
6. ECONOMICS & VALUATION
7. ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
8. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

You will be requested to select the Sub-Themes under which you wish to make your presentation.

The presentation types are as follows:

1. ORAL PAPER PRESENTATIONS (15 min, 5 min for questions) Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 8 May 2017; Full paper submission deadline: Thursday, 1 June 2017

   Presenters will deliver papers focusing on innovative or new applications or processes aligned with the themes in the conference programme. Power Point Slide oral presentation, based on a paper that has been prepared and peer reviewed.

   Criteria for selection:

   • Innovative or new concepts, applications or processes illustrating clear and distinct advancement of theory and practice.
   • Aligns with themes and sub-themes of the conference.
   • Abstracts should be a maximum of 500 words.
   • Draft papers will be peer reviewed in order to improve the quality of papers.
   • Abstracts of the Draft papers will be included in the conference programme booklet.
   • Final papers to be available via the conference website.
   • Depending on the volume of abstracts submitted and potential overlap in topics, it may be necessary to direct some submissions to alternative options in the conference programme such as a Lightning Talk or Poster.
     
     IAIAsa 2017 Format for Papers – Guideline

2. LIGHTNING TALKS (10 min, 5 min for questions) Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 15 May 2017

   The purpose of a Lightning Talk is to articulate a topic in a quick, clear and insightful manner. This allows for presentation on an interesting project.

   Criteria for selection:

   • Abstract of 250 words.
   • Aligns with themes and sub-themes of the conference.
   • Knowledge or expertise in the field or topic of discussion.

3. IGNITE/PECHA KUCHA (5 min, 5 min for questions) Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 15 May 2017

   Present project reviews or share creative and unexpected ideas. An opportunity to tell an interesting story about a project. A simple presentation format where you show 15 slides, each for 15 seconds. The images advance automatically and you talk along the images. (Demonstrations, new technology, new ideas)

   Criteria for selection

   • Abstract of 150 words.
   • Topics must be current, creative, interesting and tackle ideas around the themes of the conference.
   • Slide and time limit must be adhered to.

4. FIRESIDE CHATS (Approx 1 hour, in the late afternoon) Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 15 May 2017

   The facilities at Goudini provide opportunity for small groups to meet (e.g. in a cottage or around a campfire) and have a chat on interesting topics, or projects in an exotic or challenging environment. The facilitator could show a video, slides or tell a story to prompt the discussion.

   Criteria for selection:

   • Abstract or outline of 250 words from the facilitator.
   • Topics must be creative, interesting and lead to inter-active discussions and sharing of stories amongst the participants.

5. MINI ‘TED’ TALK (10 min) Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 15 May 2017

   Very engaging take on an interesting topic expose your audience to an issue that they may not otherwise know much about. Alternatively, a great basic idea (that your audience has maybe already heard) with a compelling new argument behind it that challenges beliefs and perspectives, drawing at a larger conclusion.

   Criteria for selection:

   • Overview of talk presented in an abstract of 500 words.
   • Discipline expert.
   • Topic to be interesting and relevant to the conference theme.
   • Clear and concise message.

6. COLLOQUIUM (20 Min) Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 15 May 2017

   Specialist topic sessions where discipline experts present oral papers on the same topic/theme. Sessions which would consist of colloquium formats include: “Sustainability in Business”, “Water-Food-Energy Nexus and “Economics and Valuation”. Expert presentations with extended group discussion time that focus on a single topic. Led by a small number of experts in the field, the emphasis will be on grappling with the issue, encouraging the members of the audience to voice his/her own opinion. This kind of session aims to get to the heart of the topic, promote debate with experts and allow participants to develop deeper insights.

   Criteria for selection

   • Outlines of presentation topic and/or abstracts of 500 words to be submitted.
   • Discipline expert.

7. PANEL DISCUSSION/DEBATE Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 15 May 2017

   This involves 5-10 participants on a “panel” with an audience to view. It is a public exchange of ideas, giving experts and audience members the chance to discuss a particular topic. The panel discussions could delve into politics, issues affecting communities and/or academic topics. Presentation can be used if deemed necessary

   Panel and debate participants will also be invited by the programme chairs, based on the topic(s) identified.

8. POSTER (Duration of the “happy hour” segment.) Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 15 May 2017

   Presenter (or group of presenters) will place their posters up during the happy hour segment of the programme and present to viewers who are interested. Presenters to accompany their posters at all times throughout the session and should be able to talk freely on their topic and answer questions from viewers. Ideal for student projects (Masters/PhD) and more creative projects. The conference organising committee will provide mounting boards however researchers will be responsible for any additional material or visual aids necessary for their presentation.

   Criteria for selection:

   • Abstracts (250 words maximum) for Poster presentations for completed or ongoing research related to the conference themes should be submitted on the conference website.
   • Dimensions of the posters to be A0 - A1 size (or similar).
   • Posters to be logical, clear and legible.
   • Illustrations (if pertinent) to be clear and visible.
   • Topics must align with sub-themes.

9. WORLD CAFÉ (5 mins per table, with total duration of 1 to 2 hours.) Abstract submission deadline: Monday, 15 May 2017

   World Café sessions are designed to create a continuous thread of dialogue between participants. In order to encourage the sharing of expertise on a series of topics, each small group will spend 5 minutes at a table with a moderator (i.e. table host), who will record the main points of discussion. Each table will focus on a different, but inter-related, issue or question. As the groups rotate, the table moderator will give a brief summary of the points raised so far, thus allowing the new group to pick up where the previous group left off. Following several rounds of discussions, the key points from each table will be presented to the whole group for a final collective discussion. The goal of these sessions is to maximize group interaction and to promote collaborative learning. Round table discussion format with a moderator.

   Criteria for selection

   • Abstract of 500 words providing an overview of the topic or questions to be discussed.
   • Topic must be conference theme related.

10. MEETING (Applicable to IAIAsa Management)

You will be requested to select your presentation type once you have entered the abstract submission portal