Attending conferences is an excellent way to:
The format of conferences can be discipline-specific. Consider these points about your field:
Conference type, duration and locationIs this manageable, considering your other commitments? For example, presenting at an international meeting may be more prestigious and offer opportunities for expanded collaborations, but it may be more expensive and more time-consuming.
Consider what you wish to gain from this event and if this is the best forum for your purpose. Will your target audience attend this event?
Consider if these expenses are included in your budget.
Larger events usually have a call for abstract submission long in advance, between 6-12 months ahead of the conference. Consider if this will affect future publications of your data.
For an additional tool to help you evaluate your conference, please use Think. Check. Attend. Conference Checker.
Well-established conferences should make information about previous conferences available.
In particular, look at:
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