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Organizing Events

In-person vs virtual for a first conference - what worked for you?

Planning a first event and torn between in-person, fully virtual, or hybrid. Each has obvious trade-offs on co…

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MS
Organizing Events

How did you get your first 100 attendees?

I'm organizing a first-edition conference and the hardest part is getting people to actually register. For tho…

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SA
Speaking Tips

How do you find calls for papers in your field?

I always seem to hear about good conferences after their submission deadline. Where do you actually find calls…

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FS
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Best AI conference in USA

I want to attend an AI conference, can someone recommend me one?

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AK
Speaking Tips

How do you write an abstract that gets accepted?

My abstracts keep getting rejected and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. For people who get accepted regularl…

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PN
Speaking Tips

First time speaking at a conference - what should I know?

I just got accepted to give my first conference talk and I'm equal parts excited and nervous. For those who've…

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AK
Event Recommendations

Which healthcare / medical conferences are actually worth the travel?

There are a huge number of medical conferences and I can only attend one or two a year. Which ones gave you re…

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PN
Event Recommendations

Good virtual conferences you can attend from anywhere?

I can't always travel, but I still want the talks and the networking. What are the best fully-online or hybrid…

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SA
Event Recommendations

Affordable conferences for grad students and early-career researchers?

Conference costs add up fast on a student budget. Which conferences offer good value, reasonable fees, travel …

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Event Recommendations

Best AI / machine learning conferences to attend in 2026?

Looking to attend one or two solid AI conferences this year, ideally ones with strong programs and good networ…

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DC
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I think I paid for a low-quality conference - what now?

I registered for what turned out to be a very underwhelming event, tiny room, no real program, nothing like wh…

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SA
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How do you tell a predatory journal from a predatory conference?

I know both exist and are often linked, but I get confused about the difference in practice. If a conference p…

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SA
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Is it normal for a conference to accept an abstract in 2 days?

I submitted an abstract on a Monday and had an acceptance by Wednesday. Part of me is pleased, part of me is s…

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AK
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Got a flattering conference invite out of nowhere - is this normal?

I received an email calling me a "distinguished researcher" and inviting me to speak, but it's slightly outsid…

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PN
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How do you check if a conference is legitimate before paying?

I keep getting invitations to conferences I've never heard of, and a few want the registration fee upfront. Be…

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