Trend towards virtual and hybrid conferences may be an effective climate change mitigation strategy

Y Tao, D Steckel, JJ Klemeš, F You - Nature communications, 2021‏ - nature.com
Abstract Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has urged event holders to shift conferences
online. Virtual and hybrid conferences are greener alternatives to in-person conferences, yet …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of scientific conferences on climate change and how to make them eco-friendly and inclusive: A sco** review

CFD Leochico, ML Di Giusto, R Mitre - The Journal of Climate Change and …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Scientific conferences are integral to all fields of study, providing learners of all ages with
opportunities to improve their practices, resulting in advancements that may benefit the …

Climate crisis and ecological emergency: Why they concern (neuro) scientists, and what we can do

CL Rae, M Farley, KJ Jeffery… - Brain and Neuroscience …, 2022‏ - journals.sagepub.com
Our planet is experiencing severe and accelerating climate and ecological breakdown
caused by human activity. As professional scientists, we are better placed than most to …

Virtual conferences raise standards for accessibility and interactions

S Sarabipour - Elife, 2020‏ - elifesciences.org
Scientific conferences have an important role in the exchange of ideas and knowledge
within the scientific community. Conferences also provide early-career researchers with …

Virtual meetings promise to eliminate geographical and administrative barriers and increase accessibility, diversity and inclusivity

J Wu, A Rajesh, YN Huang, K Chhugani… - Nature …, 2022‏ - nature.com
Virtual meetings promise to eliminate geographical and administrative barriers and increase
accessibility, diversity and inclusivity | Nature Biotechnology Skip to main content Thank you …

When international academic conferences go virtual

MT Falk, E Hagsten - Scientometrics, 2021‏ - Springer
This study investigates the extent to which international academic conferences changes
format to virtual when faced by sudden Covid-19 related immobility. Data on 587 …

The sense of being there during online classes: analysis of usability and presence in web-conferencing systems and virtual reality social platforms

M Chessa, F Solari - Behaviour & Information Technology, 2021‏ - Taylor & Francis
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of people had to stay at home for several months
and to move their everyday activities online. From smart-working to online learning, also …

Moving conferences online: lessons learned from an international virtual meeting

PV Stefanoudis, LM Biancani… - … of the Royal …, 2021‏ - royalsocietypublishing.org
We consider the opportunities and challenges associated with organizing a conference
online, using a case study of a medium-sized (approx. 400 participants) international …

Science during lockdown–from virtual seminars to sustainable online communities

F Bottanelli, B Cadot, F Campelo… - Journal of cell …, 2020‏ - journals.biologists.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted traditional modes of scientific communication. In-
person conferences and seminars have been cancelled and most scientists around the …

Evaluating features of scientific conferences: A call for improvements

S Sarabipour, B Schwessinger, FN Mumoki… - BioRxiv, 2020‏ - biorxiv.org
Scientific conferences provide valuable opportunities for researchers across career stages
and disciplines to present their latest work and to network with their peers. The advent of the …