Propose an Event

SETAC holds events in person and virtually around the globe. Our events provide a forum for environmental professionals to exchange of information and ideas, collaborate and network. We welcome event proposals from all our members at any time. Please review SETAC event types, our approach to planning events, then submit your proposal.

Proposals will be peer reviewed by experts in the field, identified by the science committee or the science managers.

Types of Events

SETAC Global Meetings encompass a broad spectrum of topics and are held in person and virtually worldwide. Global meetings occur annually in Europe in May and in North America in November and every other year in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions. 

SETAC Topical Events are planned as either virtual or in-person forums to present and exchange information and training on a specific and timely environmental issue. Their formats are flexible and vary in complexity as needed to accommodate the goals of the event.

SETAC Workshops bring together leading experts to address pressing environmental challenges as needed.

SETAC Branch and Chapter Meetings bring together environmental professionals in an intimate regional setting.

SETAC Virtual Events offer a variety of online opportunities to foster learning, collaboration and engagement, including the following:

  • SETAC Cafés 
  • SETAC Virtual Group Meetings (organized by group leadership and not managed by staff)
  • SETAC Virtual Symposia
  • SETAC Webinars

Event Proposals

If you wish to propose a SETAC event, please submit a concept proposal that includes the following information:

  • Your name and the name of any internal or external groups (e.g., Interest Group) that might be associated with the proposal
  • Event type requested (virtual event, such as webinar, café, symposium, or topical event, workshop, etc.)
  • Event title
  • Event topic: Short description of topic and why it is important to the SETAC community
  • Proposed time frame (month and year); for virtual events, see the virtual event planning schedule.
  • Any other information pertinent to the event, such as agenda, proposed moderators or speakers, internal or external groups that would be interested in attending, potential sponsors.

For feedback, comments or recommendations, please contact [email protected].

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Event Planning 

To get an idea of what is involved in planning a SETAC workshop, in-person topical event or annual meeting, review the following:

SETAC’s Approach to Events

SETAC programs are planned under oversight of SETAC governance. Our approach to planning all our programs is based on our principles and values.

Multidisciplinary approaches to solving environmental problems

  • Seek a range of technical expertise from various fields
  • Encourage varied viewpoints (researchers, engineers, regulators and managers)

Multi-stakeholder engagement 

  • Insist on diversity in steering and organizing committees
  • Facilitate diversity in participation 

Science-based objectivity

  • Insist on scientific integrity
  • Demand rigorous scientific review
  • Maintain full disclosure and transparency in financial and in-kind contributions

Organizers and Host Responsibilities

By proposing or agreeing to host a SETAC event, individuals declare that they grant SETAC permission to use, reproduce, display and distribute content, including derivative works. The ability to grant these rights may require more stringent attention to permissions than presenters are accustomed to obtaining for a one-off presentation. Presenters must adhere to the SETAC Copyright Policy and Branding Guidelines.

SETAC reserves the right to provide in-house support to ensure the material presented at a SETAC virtual events is visually appealing, clearly communicated, and in compliance with all SETAC policies.

Participant Responsibilities

Everyone participating in a SETAC event is bound by SETAC Participants Policies including the SETAC Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics as well as SETAC’s inclusion policy and recording and photo policy.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in event presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position or endorsement of SETAC. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as scientific consensus or regulatory guidance. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, SETAC makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or applicability of the content. The presenters are solely responsible for ensuring they have the rights to use any copyrighted materials included in their presentation, and SETAC assumes no liability for unauthorized use of such materials.

Certificates

SETAC does not issue attendance certificate for virtual events at this time.