Every three years, the International Oak Society Conference brings together oak experts and enthusiasts from around the world to share ideas and information. Sessions will cover a broad spectrum of topics, while workshops, tours, and special events will provide time for collaboration, networking, and appreciation of the diversity of oaks from Mexico and around the world. The Conference is anticipated to draw over a hundred attendees including professional and amateur botanists, biologists, ecologists, conservationists, landscaping professionals, nursery managers, land use planners, students, agency staff, policymakers, environmentalists, researchers, backyard gardeners, volunteers, and oak enthusiasts. Presentations, a poster session, and hands-on workshops will also be offered. General topic tracks for the Conference program include horticulture, urban forestry, oak evolution and natural history, conservation, restoration, climate modeling, ecosystem processes, physiology, and oak culture and utilization. All presentations, workshops, and posters should have a clear and direct connection to oaks. Please note that presenters will be required to submit an article to International Oaks, the Journal of the International Oak Society (details below). 

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Session Type

Select one of the following options:

• Oral Presentation

• Pre-recorded video presentation

• Poster presentation

• 1-hour workshop

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Title

• 25-word limit

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Session Abstract/Description

• 250-word limit

• Abstracts for oral and poster presentations

  • Abstracts should not be merely a description of the contents of the talk, but should explain the purpose of the work, methods used, and results/conclusions.

  • Do not use phrasing such as “will be discussed/reported.”

  • Begin with a clear statement of the subject, problem, or objectives.

  • Provide brief methods, major results, and conclusions if a research talk.

  • Do not include literature citations.

• Descriptions for workshops

  • Provide a brief summary of your proposed topic and format.

  • Summarize anticipated learning outcomes.

• All abstracts and workshop descriptions must use standard English and follow English syntax, grammar, and punctuation rules.

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Keywords
Up to 5 keywords that best represent the focus of your work.

One sentence summary 

(30-word limit)

A short version of your abstract.

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Presenter(s), Affiliation(s), and Biography

• When you enter your information in the form, please spell out the full affiliation name, and provide the country name (e.g., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico).

• Provide a brief biographical paragraph about the lead presenter highlighting their experience relating to the session proposal (150-word limit).

• Provide names, affiliations, and email addresses for any additional presenters.

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Special Session Requirements

• All session rooms will be equipped with a computer preloaded with your presentation, projector/projection screen, presenter remote, and microphone. If you need additional materials for your presentation or workshop, please specify your requirements.