The Programme Committee of NAC 2023 is tasked with compiling a broadly appealing programme. This Programme Committee comprises scientists from both Earth and Environmental Sciences, and is chaired by Prof. Martina Vijver of Leiden University. Contributions will be scheduled as oral presentations that take place in parallel sessions spread over the two days of the congress. In addition there will be dedicated poster sessions each day, with ample time during the programme for visiting the posters.


Procedure

Based on the keywords selected during submission of abstracts (see list below), the total number of abstracts and the topics submitted, the Programme Committee will arrange the abstracts into broader overarching parallel sessions. The themes of these parallel sessions will e.g. focus on specific or timely issues in the fields of Earth and Environmental Sciences, or they can aggregate contributions with a methodological or topical similarity. The committee will then decide if an abstract is accepted as an oral or poster presentation within one of those sessions. As the conference will be an interdisciplinary meeting ground for geoscientists, this procedure aims at encouraging researchers from all fields in Earth and Environmental Sciences to connect, interact and present their progress of research. 


How to submit an abstract

You will have to register first. Please select the option ‘yes’ under ‘submit abstract’. You will receive a unique link by email after you have completed the registration process. This link can be used to login and submit your abstract. Abstracts (max. 250 words) can be submitted not later than Monday 16 January 2023, 17:00 h CET. Please note that the official language of the conference and for submitting abstracts and giving oral and poster presentations will be English. 


Timeline

The Programme Committee will define the themes of the parallel sessions and compile the conference programme based on the abstracts received before Monday 16 January 2023, 17:00 h CET. From all received abstracts, a selection of authors will be invited to give an oral presentation. By default, authors of the other abstracts will be offered the option of a poster presentation. In June 2022 the final program will be announced on the website and applicants will receive an invitation with instructions for preparing their oral or poster presentations.


Instructions for oral presentations

Oral presentations are scheduled in parallel sessions spread over the two days of the congress. Authors are allotted 15 minutes for presenting, including time for questions and discussion. Authors will be asked to upload their presentation prior to the start of their parallel session. We have listed some tips to help you prepare your talk.


Instructions for scientific poster design

At the NAC you will have an excellent opportunity to practise your academic skills, such as giving poster presentations and poster pitches. Starting 2020, posters will be displayed only on one of the conference days, linked to the topics of parallel sessions. You will be informed beforehand which day you are expected to present your posters. When it comes to designing a scientific poster we have compiled a few ‘best practices’ that you can read on this page. A poster prize will be awarded to the three best posters made by early-career scientists, so if you take note of these tips you might increase your chances of winning! Please note that posters can only be presented in A0 portrait (vertical) orientation of 841 x 1189 mm (width x height). 


Abstract keywords

We welcome contributions from all branches of the Earth and Environmental Sciences. Abstracts can be submitted using one or two the following keywords: