SE1: Society Publishing: What's In It For Us?
This fireside chat brings together publishing professionals and editors in chief to discuss the future of society publishing (and what role we can all play in that). Why are society journals important? How are they different from other journals? What part do they play in our community? What happens if they fail? Where does ethics come in to this? This will be a lively discussion with an invitation to the floor to join in. Come along!
Chair: Sam Burrell, Publishing Consultant
Panellists:
- Max Haggblom, Editor-in-Chief, FEMS Microbiology Ecology
- John Morrissey, Editor-in-Chief, FEMS Yeast Research
- Shalene Singh-Shepherd, The Royal Society
- Kathryn Spiller, Director of Publishing, Applied Microbiology International
📍CCH Hamburg, Hall E, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
SE2: Engaging Communities in the Science of Microbiology
In this session, Nicholas Bokulich and Clare Taylor will share their microbiology public and community engagement examples ranging from citizen science (HealthFerm & WINE projects), audience as data subjects, Tweetchats, and more. They will then join Rossana Coda in a panel discussion about best practice approaches in public and community engagement.
Chairs: Clare Taylor, Rossana Coda
Speakers:
- Clare Taylor, Edinburgh University
- Nicholas Bokulich, ETH Zurich
📍CCH Hamburg, Hall D, 19:00 - 20:00 CEST