Join us virtually in 2020The Northeastern Transportation and Wildlife Conference will host a virtual conference series this fall; please join us online for three consecutive Wednesdays: September 23, September 30, and October 7, 2020.
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why go virtual?
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Northeastern Transportation & Wildlife Conference (NETWC) will be held virtually. A virtual conference is the best way to engage, share and connect during this challenging time. This bi-annual event is a key mechanism to advance NETWC’s mission, and we hope that you will join us for an exciting and innovative virtual experience.
WHAT WILL A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE LOOK LIKE?
As we transition the conference online, we look forward to offering the same informative and timely content from presenters and the space to connect with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors from across the region.
The virtual conference will include our regular offerings and opportunities for engagement, including keynote speakers, panel sessions, workshops, posters, lightning talks, sessions, and especially networking opportunities.
In addition to participating in the live event, all attendees will have access to recordings that can be viewed at any time. Moving our in-person conference to a fully online format presents us with the unique opportunity to explore new tools for online collaboration and connection.
To combat “Zoom Fatigue” the Steering Committee has designed the conference to take place over three Wednesday’s: September 23, September 30, and October 7. However, the virtual platform and mobile app (Whova) will remain live during the days in between so attendees can network and schedule chat sessions to continue conversations.
WHY ATTEND A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE?
WHAT WILL A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE LOOK LIKE?
As we transition the conference online, we look forward to offering the same informative and timely content from presenters and the space to connect with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors from across the region.
The virtual conference will include our regular offerings and opportunities for engagement, including keynote speakers, panel sessions, workshops, posters, lightning talks, sessions, and especially networking opportunities.
In addition to participating in the live event, all attendees will have access to recordings that can be viewed at any time. Moving our in-person conference to a fully online format presents us with the unique opportunity to explore new tools for online collaboration and connection.
To combat “Zoom Fatigue” the Steering Committee has designed the conference to take place over three Wednesday’s: September 23, September 30, and October 7. However, the virtual platform and mobile app (Whova) will remain live during the days in between so attendees can network and schedule chat sessions to continue conversations.
WHY ATTEND A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE?
- Cost Savings: Participants will save money on reduced registration fees and no travel or hotel expenses. Volume discounts for agencies will also encourage more participation from professionals who have not been able to attend in the past.
- Time Savings: Less travel time means more time to focus on the conference sessions and networking or attend to work and family responsibilities.
- Sustainability: By eliminating the need for travel and reducing the energy required for an in-person event, our virtual conference will have a much smaller carbon footprint. It will also avoid the large amount of waste that would typically be generated at an in-person event (e.g. coffee cups, fliers, brochures).
- Expanded Attendee Base: A virtual conference will allow participants to connect with a larger audience, many of whom may have not attended due to cost and travel constraints.
- Flexibility: Participants will have access to the full schedule of meetings, either live or recorded, and can move easily between sessions.
- Networking Opportunities: A virtual environment will provide new opportunities to engage fellow attendees in real-time chat, discussion forums and one on one video.
Join us in person in 2022
Due to the sustaining impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 in person New Jersey conference to fall of 2022, to be held in Atlantic City. Official dates will be announced later this summer, but our co-hosts South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) and New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW) look forward to seeing you there!
