Guidelines for satellite events submission

The Spanish Society for Neuroscience Meeting is the leading Spanish event for neuroscientists in Spain to showcase their cutting-edge science. The Organizing Committee aims to establish a high-quality, well-balanced scientific programme, where Satellite Events play a major role in complementing the main programme by addressing timely and relevant topics in Neuroscience.

We invite you to contribute by submitting a proposal for a Satellite Event on any topic related to Neuroscience. The following guidelines have been established to clarify the procedures for submitting Satellite Event proposals.

Please, submit your proposal directly through the Meeting website. www.congresosenc.es

Submission period is from November 1st to December 15th 2024.

SUBMIT YOUR SATELLITE EVENT PROPOSAL
Your satellite event proposal should include
  • The Satellite Event title.
  • Type of event: Podium, Technical workshop or Socio-cultural/Interactive.
  • Names and affiliations of organizers (maximum 2) including a summary of their experience in the topic. At least one organizer must be member of SENC and should serve as chairperson(s) of the Satellite Event. Summary of the proposed activity, specifying its goals and its broad appeal to SENC members. Also include a brief reasoning about the appropriateness of the speakers for the topic suggested.
  • A brief description of the event’s relevance and timeliness, including a program outline with the activities for participants. Also include the names and affiliations of the speakers.
  • The structure of the Satellite Event is free, with the only limitation of the time slot scheduled for it.
  • Confirmation of participation from the proposed speakers (e.g., email or verbal acceptance).
  • While English is the official language of the Meeting, Satellite Events can be conducted in Spanish if appropriately justified.
Please remember that:

Participation in the SENC congress implies the acceptation of the code of conduct of the SENC
(https://www.senc.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Code-of-Conduct.-ENG.pdf)

Selection criteria

  • All Satellite Events will be selected by the SENC Programme Committee.
  • Quality and potential impact on the interaction between SENC and other international societies.
  • Transversal multidisciplinary proposals that push boundaries will be welcome.
  • How the proposal contributes to the overall scientific programme of the Meeting, the range of topics covered, and the general interest for the SENC Meeting participants.
  • Balance in terms of gender, geography, and seniority.
Communication

For further information please contact the SENC Secretariat at the e-mail: info@congresosenc.es. You will be informed about the decision of the SENC Programme Committee by February 2025.