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. 2020;5(4):253-256.
doi: 10.1038/s41578-020-0194-0. Epub 2020 Mar 18.

How to organize an online conference

Orad Reshef  1 , Igor Aharonovich  2 , Andrea M Armani  3 , Sylvain Gigan  4 , Rachel Grange  5 , Mikhail A Kats  6 , Riccardo Sapienza  7
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How to organize an online conference

Orad Reshef et al. Nat Rev Mater. 2020.

Abstract

The first online-only meeting in photonics, held on 13 January 2020, was a resounding success, with 1100 researchers participating remotely to discuss the latest advances in photonics. Here, the organizers share their tips and advice on how to organize an online conference.

Keywords: Conferences and meetings; Education; Optics and photonics.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interestsThe authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1. Photonics Online Meetup.
The organizing committee of the Photonics Online Meetup (POM) and a map showing the location of the POM hubs (data courtesy of POM).
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