2018 Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference and Workshop

Call for Presentations

Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference and Workshop

December 12-14^th, 2018

Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Nashville, TN

We invite you to join us for the second annual Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference and Workshop to be held in Nashville, TN December 12^th-14^th, 2018 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.  2017 was a great success with land managers coming together from throughout the US and overseas.  You can view the final 2017 agenda online at the conference website http://www.invasiveplantcontrol.com/conference17/   Be ready for some exciting new topics and demonstrations in 2018 as we have already confirmed several new tools that will be demonstrated in 2018 including remote controlled mulching machines and a demo of UAV spray tools.  

As we prepare the 2018 Conference Website and program please consider presenting at the 2018 meeting.  If you would like to present an oral presentation or a poster, demonstrate equipment or reserve a vendor space, please see below for directions.  Otherwise if you have any questions please give Steven Manning a call at 615-969-1309 or send an email at steve@ipc-inc.org. 

Call for Presentations

For the 2018 meeting we are requesting proposals related to:

• All aspects of Invasive Species Management
• Pollinators and Habitat Management
• Herbicides, looking at them from both sides
• Where does installation of native plant material fit into the restoration scheme
• Management of invasive species in sensitive areas
• Managing Behaviors in Invasive Species Management
• Specific Invasive Species Control applications
• Use of Innovative Tools and Equipment for on the Ground Invasive Species Management
• Using Drones to Manage Invasive Species
• State Specific Talks related to Invasive Species Management
• Developing and Implementing a Weed Wrangle
• Weed control projects or research from diverse habitats
• Mapping using UAVs
• Coordinating volunteers and communicating with the public
• Management of key Invasives: Success Stories and Progress Reports
• Unique prevention techniques

Types of proposals we are seeking:

·       Outdoor Equipment Demonstrations

·       General Session Oral Presentations 15-30 minutes in length

·       Poster Presentations

Abstracts

We will have two submission deadlines for this conference. 

·       Deadline for submission of Oral Presentation Abstracts is June 15^th, 2018

·       Deadline for submission of Field Demonstration and Poster Presentation Abstracts is November 5^th, 2018

General Sessions

• Oral Presentations will be 15-30 minutes long with 5 minutes for discussion and questions. Presentations will be included in a relevant general oral session, or in an organized oral session if appropriate.
• Poster Presentations will be displayed throughout the conference in the main Ballroom.   We ask that you be present during the session to present your poster and answer questions.  Posters should be no larger than 4x4 ft.
• Outdoor Equipment Demonstrations will occur on Friday December 14^th on the Opryland Grounds and at local parks in the hotel vicinity.  If you are interested in offering an equipment demonstration please contact Steven Manning

Note to Students: We encourage student submissions. Students who want to present at the conference should submit their abstract according to the outlines on this page.

Submission Instructions

For Symposia and Organized Oral Sessions, abstracts must be submitted for each presentation.

Abstracts must be submitted electronically to Steven Manning. Your email must include the document in the format described below, with this subject line:

·       Subject: (presenter’s last name) and type of submission (i.e. organized oral session, symposium, workshop, general oral session, or general poster session)

Abstract Content and Style for Papers and Posters

Each submitted abstract must include the following.  Please carefully adhere to these guidelines: Attach your abstract in Microsoft Word, using one-inch margins and Arial, 11 pt. font. Single space the abstract and separate each section with a single line space. 

1. Title of Presentation
2. Author
1. Name
2. Title
3. Organization
3. Contact information
1. Email
2. Telephone
3. Address
4. Abstract
5. Brief Description
6. Speaker Bio

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Read below for exhibit options.

All Table, Nonprofit and Booth Exhibitors will receive the following benefits:

• Logo placement on conference website
• Name and logo displayed in conference program
• Exhibit booth or display table space
• One full conference registration
• Logo placement on conference website

Booth Exhibitor: $1,250

• A draped, 10’ x 10’ exhibit area, with one clothed and draped 8’ table
• A second full complementary registration

Table Exhibitor: $700

• One clothed and draped 8’ table plus 2 chairs

Nonprofit Exhibitor: $300

• Same benefits as regular Table Exhibitor

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

All Annual Meeting Sponsors receive the following benefits:

• Logo placement on conference announcements, publications and website with a link to your website
• Logo displayed in conference program
• Logo displayed on prominent signage at the event
• Exhibit booth space
• Sponsor ribbons on name badges to recognize your company’s contribution

Additional benefits per tiered sponsor level include:

Concurrent Session Sponsor: $1,500

• Receive 2 complimentary full conference registrations
• Your company will be recognized as a sponsor of a concurrent session
• Your company logo will appear on signage outside the session room

Break Sponsors: $3,000

• Receive 4 complimentary full conference registrations
• Your company will sponsor a morning or afternoon break during which all attendees will see your logo prominently displayed at the refreshment area
• Quarter-page ad in conference program

Lunch Reception Sponsor: $5,000

• Receive 6 complimentary full conference registrations
• Your company will sponsor the one of the Exhibitor Lunch Receptions
• All attendees will see your company name in several locations during lunch
• Half-page ad in conference program

Evening Reception Sponsor: $7,500

• Receive 8 complimentary full conference registrations
• Your company will sponsor the Thursday evening Dinner
• All attendees will recognize your company name in several locations around the buffet area; speaking opportunity at the general session
• Full page ad in conference program

Additional or partial sponsorship opportunities are available such as sponsoring the tour, a break, special session, reception, or other marketing opportunity. 

For more information please contact Steven Manning at 615-969-1309 or steve@ipc-inc.org