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Call for Proposals DEADLINE EXTENSION: Nov 3rd<\/sup>, 2017, <\/strong>17:00pm MT<\/h4>\n

Latecomers rejoice!<\/em> We have extended our deadline to submit workshop, short course, symposium, or interactive session proposals for NACCB 2018. See the Call for Proposals<\/a> webpage for submission criteria. The Scientific Program will take place July 23 \u2013 25, 2018. Workshops & Short Courses will take place July 21, 22, and 26, 2018.\u00a0 The Call for Abstracts (Individual talks, posters, speed talks) will open December 8th<\/sup>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsor, Advertise, Exhibit at NACCB <\/strong><\/h5>\n

See our conference prospectus<\/a> for opportunities!\u00a0 Exhibitor Registration will open in the coming month. Contact us with questions: mail@scbnorthamerica.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Opportunities @NACCB2018<\/strong><\/h5>\n

We encourage students to submit extended abstracts (in tandem with the Call for Abstracts) for NACCB\u2019s Student Presentation Awards –\u00a0 details to come next month! Student travel awards will be available on a competitive basis, with applications open in Spring 2018.\u00a0 Volunteer opportunities for a reduced registration fee will be available again upon registration. New this year<\/strong> –\u00a0 sign up for NACCB Mentor Match<\/em> when registration opens in late January!\u00a0 We pair students\/early career scientists with mentors according to topics of interest & research. This is a great opportunity to gain invaluable advice and connections with experts in the field!\u00a0 There will be more student opportunities to come!<\/p>\n

Plenary Speaker Sneak-Peek<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The organizing committee has been hard at work developing a thoughtful and inspiring plenary program for the 2018 congress. Were excited to announce a few of the speakers to be featured in the 2018 plenary sessions:<\/p>\n

\"\"David Miller<\/em> served as President and CEO of WWF Canada for the past 4 years, and recently transitioned to a new role as North America regional director and ambassador for inclusive climate action for C40 Cities<\/a>, the climate leadership group of 90 of the world\u2019s greatest cities. David Miller was Mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010. Under his leadership, Toronto became widely admired internationally for its environmental leadership, economic strength and social integration. Source: WWF-CA<\/em><\/p>\n\n