Virtual Giant Jamboree Newsletter #1

The Virtual Giant Jamboree is just one month away, and we hope that you are as excited as we are! In our first Virtual Giant Jamboree newsletter, we have some new volunteer opportunities for our community. We are also collecting some information from teams to help make this the best online event that it can be. 

The Virtual Jamboree event will be open and free for the public and alumni, and individual registration is coming soon! Stay subscribed to our newsletters to continue receiving important future updates about the Competition and the Jamboree. Read on to learn more.

Jamboree Schedule Teaser is out!

Schedule Teaser for the Virtual Giant Jamboree is now out! Check out what to expect for 10 days from November 13* to 22: Competition, Community, Contribution and Celebration. 

Direct Link: https://2020.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree

Submit your own event for Community Week!
November 17-20

Are you interested in hosting a cultural exchange activity? Maybe you would like to share your favorite food recipes from your hometown, or give a virtual tour of your region? Would you like to host a video game challenge and invite other teams to relax over your own online game room, or have a throwback at classic board games? Would you like to showcase your musical talent? How about hosting an online DJ party? Maybe you would like to take a break and help others? Consider hosting a meditation or online yoga room then and last, but definitely not the least, you want to bring your region together and organize a fun activity or discussion with them!

Submit your ideas before October 20, 11:59 AM EDT (1 Week!),
and prepare to shine on the stage!

Direct Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VGJTeamSessions

Questions? Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or requests by emailing community AT igem DOT org

Are you planning to host a watch party?​

Although we can’t be together at one big in-person event this year, nothing can stop you from celebrating your hard work, and celebrating it at 250 places all over the world.

How can you participate in the VGJ as a community, celebrate your iGEM journey together, meet iGEMers, share stories and excitement that you experienced during the past few months and during the Jamboree, simply have a chat, drink or sing? Why not organize a WATCH PARTY?!

The parties can be run completely virtually, and if it is allowed in your area, you are welcome to hold small gatherings. Please make sure that you are following social distancing and other precautions to prevent the spread of infection, and make sure that you are not breaking any rules in your area.

Tell us about your Watch Party by November 2, 11:59 AM EST!

Direct Link: https://2020.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Watch_Parties

Help broadcast the VGJ - Become a Jamboree Commentator!​

Every year, hundreds of fascinating projects are developed by iGEMers to face the pressing challenges of our time, and innovate for the future. Every attendee experiences a unique journey during the Jamboree, learning about some of those outstanding works. The Jamboree Commentators will aid the attendees in navigating through the extraordinary works presented in the Competition. They select and share highlights of their journey, inviting the community to be dazzled with them.

They are iGEM alumni applying their passion and expertise in Synthetic Biology and will be live on our main stage throughout the Competition Weekend, broadcasting 20-minute sessions in different languages. Are you interested in sharing your vision with your fellow iGEMers? Apply now: tell us what you want to share with the world, and we will provide a platform to spread your message around the globe. 

Apply by October 25, 11:59 AM EDT!

Direct Link: https://2020.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Commentators

Know someone who would make a great Jamboree Commentator? Please feel free to pass on this information to people in your network!

Virtual Jamboree Volunteers - Application Call​

The iGEM 2020 Virtual Giant Jamboree will be from Saturday November 14 to Sunday November 22 - held online, and we're looking for volunteers to help with the event! This year we are trying something new and we need the help of our community!

Apply by October 25, 11:59 AM EDT!

Direct Link: https://2020.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Volunteers

Please note: This opportunity is open to iGEM alumni and other non-team members only. This opportunity is not available to current team members.

With thanks to iGEM's Sponsors for 2020

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