IDigBio Summit 2016
The annual iDigBio Summit is a meeting of representatives from TCNs, iDigBio, and other activities related to the U.S. National Science Foundation's Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections (ADBC) program. The Summit focuses on discussions of shared goals, challenges, opportunities, and collaboration.
| Digitizing the Past and Present for the Future | |
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| Summit VI Quick Links | |
| Calendar Announcement | |
| Agenda-at-a-Glance | |
General Information
When: November 1-3, 2016
Where: TechTown, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Area Information
- Chattanooga Visitor Bureau
- Chattanooga Visitors Guide
- Map of restaurants in the vicinity of TechTown
Remote Access
To the extent possible, the Summit sessions will be broadcast and recorded using Adobe Connect, and the meeting hosts will monitor the chat to address questions/concerns. To connect, go to https://idigbio.adobeconnect.com/summit6/, choose Enter as Guest, type your First and Last Name, and click Enter Room. Remote participants are strongly encouraged to visit the iDigBio Web Conferencing Wiki prior to connecting.
Summit Program
We plan to create PDF version of the iDigBio Summit VI program, which will be made available as the event gets closer. Based upon your feedback, we are currently not planning for printed programs.
Agenda-at-a-Glance
Please note that the agenda is a work-in-progress. We are trying to work on the agenda in the "open" in an effort to facilitate ongoing communication about the planned Summit activities. If you have ideas or suggestions, please add them to the Discussion page. Thank you for helping make this year's Summit great!
- We would like each TCN to prepare a poster about their project:
- Overview, goals
- Techniques, workflows
- Data management
- Open access of data
- Research use of data
- Management of the network, oversight, processes
- We would like each active iDigBio Working/Interest Group to prepare a poster:
- Overview, goals
- How to get involved
- Key happenings, challenges, opportunities
Monday, October 31, 2016
| When | Other/Corridor | Coding | Kilobytes | Tech Talk | Robotics/Circuitry | Classroom | Lounge |
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Tuesday, November 3, 2016
| When | What | Who | Where |
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| Daytime | TRAVEL DAY | All other attendees | |
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| 9:00-10:30 | TCN Kickoff Meetings | New TCN attendees | |
| 10:30-11:00 | Break | ||
| 11:00-12:30 | TCN Kickoff Meetings (continued) | New TCN attendees | |
| 11:00-12:30 | EAB Meeting |
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| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch | ||
| 1:30-3:00 | NSCA Board Meeting | NSCA Board Members | |
| 1:30-3:00 |
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New TCN attendees | |
| 3:00-3:30 | Break | ||
| 3:30-5:00 |
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New TCN attendees | |
| 5:00 | Adjourn | ||
| Evening |
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Wednesday, November 3, 2016
| When | What | Who | Where |
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| 8:00-9:00 |
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| 9:00-10:30 |
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| 10:30-11:00 | Break | ||
| 11:00-12:30 | New TCNs Panel Presentations & Discussion | ||
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch | ||
| 1:30-3:00 | Retiring TCNs Panel Presentations & Discussion | ||
| 3:00-3:30 | Break | ||
| 3:30-5:00 | Breakout Groups | ||
| 5:00 | Adjourn | ||
| Evening | Reception at the Tennessee Aquarium |
Thursday, November 3, 2016
| When | What | Who | Where |
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| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast | ||
| 9:00-10:30 | Global Initiatives Panel Presentations & Discussion | ||
| 10:30-11:00 | Break | ||
| 11:00-12:30 | Breakout Groups | ||
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch | ||
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch meeting with NSF |
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| 1:30-3:00 | Breakout Groups | ||
| 3:00-3:30 | Break | ||
| 3:30-5:00 | Summit Wrap-Up & Discussion | ||
| 5:00 | Adjourn | ||
| Evening | Dinner on your own |
Friday, November 4, 2016
| When | What | Who | Where |
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| Daytime | TRAVEL DAY | Everyone |
Report
Links will be provided after the event.
Photos
Links will be provided after the event.
Recordings
Links will be provided after the event.