iGEM 2018: Pre-Jamboree Newsletter Message from iGEM Headquarters Congratulations to all teams for surviving the last deadlines for the season, especially ***THE WIKI FREEZE!!***. With those deadlines now done, it's time to start planning for the Giant Jamboree! Teams, don't forget that the Giant Jamboree is not just the venue to deliver your final deliverables and collect prizes. It's a chance to celebrate your efforts, to make the most of all iGEM has to offer, and to truly connect with this amazing worldwide community of teams who have shared this experience with you throughout this year. In this issue, we will outline some Jamboree logistics you'll want to know, like how to find your poster session. We'll also point out some fun things to look forward to during the Jamboree program! If you're not excited enough yet, scroll to the bottom of this newsletter to find a fun preview video from last year's Giant Jamboree! Lastly, if you're staying at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, we have an important message regarding the current workers' strike. If you have any questions, you can email us at any time HQ [at] igem [dot] org. Best wishes, In This Issue...
Giant Jamboree - Get The Program! The full Program Booklet for the 2018 Giant Jamboree is online and available for download now! You can download a PDF here, or visit the links below for a preview:
Did you know? Stickers, helium balloons and drones are banned from the Jamboree venue. All attendees should also review the Policies and Restricted Items before coming to the Boston. Direct Link: http://2018.igem.org/wiki/images/a/a6/Giant_Jamboree_2018_booklet.pdf GuideBook App Too many links to keep track of? You can now download the GuideBook App for the event on your mobile device. The App will contain all of the same information found in the program booklet, such as schedules, maps, and presentation descriptions, as well as any last minute additions. You'll also be able to save sessions to create a customized schedule, and set up reminders so you don't miss a thing! Learn more and download the app now: Direct Link: https://guidebook.com/g/igem2018/ Social Media Follow iGEM and use our official tags on social media! #iGEM2018 Twitter: @iGEM, Instagram: @igem_hq, Facebook: @iGEMFoundation Missed Online Registration for the 2018 Giant Jamboree? Registration for the Giant Jamboree will be available on-site at the Hynes Convention Center on all days of the event. Day passes and full event passes will be available for team members as well as members of the general public, including friends and family! Learn more. Sunday October 28: Keynote Session Have you heard about our stellar lineup for the Sunday keynote session yet? You'll be hearing from some notable iGEMers:
Learn more about what to expect on Sunday: Direct Link: http://2018.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Schedule/Sunday Monday October 29: After iGEM Summit Join us for an unforgettable After iGEM experience at the first ever After iGEM Summit. Sign up for one of our limited pre-Jamboree registration spots today - 35 spots remaining! Learn more. Direct Link: https://afterigemsummit2018.eventbrite.com/ Monday October 29: Tours - BioBuilder BioBuilder's Learning Lab is a dedicated space where synthetic biology is taught year-round to excited students, teachers, and community members. Tours are available on Monday October 29 at 10:00AM, 1:00PM, and 3:00PM. Direct Link: http://2018.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Schedule/Monday#Tours Information for Teams Presentation Requirements Each team is required to present one (1) 20 minute presentation in front of their judges at their assigned presentation session. Teams should bring their own equipment, including laptops, power supplies, and any special adapters. Each presentation room will be equipped with the following:
As a reminder, we do not have full-length slots for presentation practice this year. Each team will be allowed 5 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis to check audiovisual connections on Wednesday October 24 from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. All presentation rooms will be set up, and an A/V tech will be present in the room to provide technical support. There is no advance sign-up for this A/V check. Presentation slides should be optimized for 16:9 aspect ratio. See the presentation deliverable page for more information: Direct Link: http://2018.igem.org/Competition/Deliverables/Presentation Poster Sessions Each team is required to present one (1) poster at their assigned poster session. We're doing poster sessions a little differently this year, so if you've done iGEM before you'll want to read this! This year, teams are assigned to the next poster session after their presentation.
Teams must be present at your poster during your assigned poster session so that judges can come see you with any questions. Posters need to remain on display at your assigned poster space for the duration of the Jamboree. See the poster deliverable page for more information: Direct Link: http://2018.igem.org/Competition/Deliverables/Poster ! Important Message regarding the Sheraton Boston Hotel ! Is your team staying at the Sheraton Boston Hotel? Please be aware that the hotel is a Marriott property and that there are currently 8,000+ Marriott workers on strike around the country. This includes workers at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. iGEM supports fair wages and better working conditions for all workers. If you have a reservation at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and wish to cancel your reservation, you may now cancel without penalty and with a full refund. As of today, these are some of the hotels in Boston that have availability over the Jamboree dates: Boston Hotel Buckminster, Boston Park Plaza, DoubleTree Boston-Downtown. Please note that these hotels do not have a special iGEM discount and that we are unable to guarantee availability. If you have questions or concerns about the strike at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. HQ [AT] igem [DOT] org. |