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Giant Jamboree - Final Information
We can't wait to see everyone at the Hynes Convention Center this week! See below for information for teams and attendees.
In this issue...
- Poster setup instructions for teams
- Help reduce paper waste - download program PDF and mobile app
- A note about daylight savings
- Instructions for Jamboree check-in
- No stickers allowed! and 5 more policies you didn't know about!
- Program Features: Special events, workshops, meetups, and hackathons
INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES
Instructions for Jamboree Check-In
Registration and Check-In Hours
Registration and check-in will be available at the second floor Boylston Hallway during the following hours:
Thursday October 31 - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday November 1 - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday November 2 - 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday November 3 - 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday November 4 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pre-Registered Team Members
This year, attendee check-in at the Jamboree will be done by team, rather than on an individual basis. Each team should designate one team member as the Registration Representative; This individual will be responsible for picking up the Registration Representative Packet, which includes the team's attendee badges and more. Team materials will be filed by official iGEM team name; Please double check your official team name on the team list prior to arriving at the Hynes. Click here to read more about the Registration Representative.
On-Site Registrants
Materials of team members who have not completed their registration payment will not be included in the Registration Representative Packet. Unpaid team member(s) must make payment and pick up their registration materials at the Customer Service booth on the second floor, Boylston Hallway.
Likewise, guests wishing to purchase registration on-site may do so at the Customer Service booth. Click here to read more about on-site registration.
If you have questions about registration and check-in, please contact us: registration [at] igem [dot] org .
Instructions for Poster Setup
Poster zones will not be available for poster setup until Friday morning (November 1) from 7:00 AM. All teams should set up their posters on Friday morning by 11:00 AM, before the first poster session, and posters should remain on display during the entire event until the completion of the final poster session on Sunday Evening. Read the Handbook entry on Poster Sessions. Find your poster zone assignment below:
Direct Link: https://2019.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Posters
Review the Event Policies and Restricted Items
The Giant Jamboree is a celebration - every year, teams enjoy bringing fun giveaways to share with fellow teams! While pins are fine, some items like stickers, helium balloons, and drones are NOT ALLOWED. In addition, iGEM's rules of conduct and anti-harassment policy applies to all attendees. To help you plan, please review the event policies:
Direct Link: https://2019.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Policies
Daylight Savings Reminder
Daylight savings time will end in Boston at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 3. We would like to remind attendees to set your analog clocks back by one hour on Sunday morning of the Jamboree (don't worry, this means you get one hour of extra sleep!).
PLAN YOUR DAYS
Giant Jamboree Program
This year we are not providing hard copies of the program booklet for the Giant Jamboree, and we're saving more than 2 tons of paper while we're at it! To get the program, you now have a few environmentally friendlier options:
- Reduce paper waste and download the PDF version to your laptop or mobile device. This option is great for making electronic notes!
- Get the mobile app - perfect for bookmarking sessions, building a personalized schedule, finding your way through the Hynes using the maps, and receiving live updates from HQ at the Jamboree
- Browse the program in your favorite internet browser right here on our website!
Check out your options:
Direct Link: https://2019.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree#Program
Workshops
This year, we have a fantastic selection of workshops to choose from!
- Want to meet up with your peers? Check out some of our regional meetups, the High School team meetup, or the new LGBTQ+ meetup.
- Apply your skills: Try your hand at a Hackathon!
- Career-minded? Learn how to pitch yourself, turn your project into a business, or get career advice.
Check out some of these workshops, and so much more on the Workshops page:
Direct Link: https://2019.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Workshops
Special Events
Bookmark some of these special events:
- Career Fair - Saturday November 2 - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Start-up Showcase - Sunday November 3 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Instructor Social - Sunday November 3 - 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
With thanks to iGEM's partners for 2019
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