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MP4 is the only acceptable video format. Please do not try to upload PowerPoint (PPT) or PDF files.
No, users must adhere strictly to the duration limit to avoid losing within-session timing and between-session synchronization. Videos longer than 5 minutes will not be accepted. The only exceptions are the first talks within selected invited sessions whose videos will last 10 minutes.
You can use any software to record your presentation, as long as you have a recording of good quality and your final file is in the MP4 format. Here are some links to instructions on recording a meeting on common platforms:
It is important you upload your video by 10 July to avoid your paper being considered as a no-show. Please follow carefully all instructions available here.
All video presentations scheduled in the technical program will be made available online on 21 September 2020.
The presentation format for all accepted papers is the same. All accepted papers will be presented by way of a 5-minute video (voice over slides). It is not required to create a poster.
Author registration is one of the conditions for Authors to have their papers published in the conference proceedings. The author registration fee is a flat fee of $120 per presented paper. Please make sure your registration has been completed by the deadline of 15 July 2020.
General attendance registration is a newly-introduced option to provide the opportunity for non-presenting authors to attend the conference with a registration fee of $10. General attendees will be able to attend any event scheduled during the conference, including the opening ceremony, technical sessions, and closing ceremony. General attendees will have also to the opportunity to contribute actively through the Q&A forum.
A paper is considered as a no-show if
Registered attendees will receive email notifications with further details on how to access conference sessions, the mobile app, conference proceedings, and more.
Please contact the Technical Program Chairs at papers@igarss2020.org as soon as possible.
Yes. Authors will be also asked to contribute to the offline Q&A before the start of the conference. They will need to reply to any questions and affix their name to the response. Authors should contact their Session Chairs with any questions or concerns. Presenting authors MUST be present during the pre-session (20 min before session starts) to confirm their availability to present to the Session Chair using the same link that will be provided for that session. Please see the next related Q&A as well.
Yes. At least one of the Authors is expected to attend both the pre-session and the session. During the pre-session (20 minutes before the session starts), Authors will check in with their Session Chairs to ensure that no technical problems (e.g. connection, microphone, or webcam) are encountered and can be remedied in time. During the session, the Session Chair is expected to introduce the Author (30 seconds) and run the video; after the broadcasting of their video presentation, Authors should be ready to answer questions that will be moderated by the Session Chair.
The Q&A forum will start as soon as the video presentations will be posted. Two phases are planned: 1) offline Q&A before the start of the conference, and 2) live Q&A during the session. In the first case, text answers will be provided in a dedicated online Q&A forum, while in the second live answers are expected. In both cases, questions are provided only in text format.
The role of the Chairs will be of utmost importance before and during the conference. To keep everything run smoothly, Session Chairs will need to check the quality of the video presentations and possibily interact with the Authors before the start of the conference. During the conference, they will moderate the Q&A forum and ensure that the session runs smoothly.
Special Awards will be announced during the closing ceremony, at the end of which a digital gift will be offered to all attendees. Don't miss it!
Sessions will be presented in 2 blocks of time, selected to be a reasonable time for residents of most time zones.
| Paper Presentation Times | ||
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| Block 1 Pre-Session (for session chairs and presenting authors) | 04:40 - 05:00 PDT (Los Angeles, Pacific Time) 13:40 - 14:00 CEST (Central Europe Summer Time) 19:40 - 20:00 CST (China Standard Time) |
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| Block 1 Live Session (for everyone) | 05:00 - 07:00 PDT (Los Angeles, Pacific Time) 14:00 - 16:00 CEST (Central Europe Summer Time) 20:00 - 22:00 CST (China Standard Time) |
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| Block 2 Pre-Session (for session chairs and presenting authors) | 07:10 - 07:30 PDT (Los Angeles, Pacific Time) 16:10 - 16:30 CEST (Central Europe Summer Time) 22:10 - 22:30 CST (China Standard Time) |
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| Block 2 Live Session (for everyone) | 07:30 - 09:30 PDT (Los Angeles, Pacific Time) 16:30 - 18:30 CEST (Central Europe Summer Time) 22:00 - 00:30 CST (China Standard Time) |
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For help on converting to your specific time zone, check time.is or timeanddate.com.
No specific requirements have been set. Any modern browser will be suitable. Zoom will be used. The browser version can be used in case your institution does not allow you to install the Zoom app locally.
During the technical sessions, the Author's introduction and Q&A moderation by the Session Chairs will be live.
All conference content will be restricted to registered conference attendees, and is not meant to be shared.
Links for the Zoom sessions will be provided to the authors approximately 1 hour prior to the session start, and to general attendees approximately 10 minutes prior to the session start.
Zoom settings will be to guarantee maximum control (e.g., host-only screen sharing, disabling joining a session before a host, waiting rooms, disabling file transfer, moderated Q&A, and general attendance to able to interact only via chat).
A session administrator will promote session chairs and presenting authors to speaking participants during the pre-session. This means it is important to set your Zoom "name" to your true name.
The moderators will promptly remove any participant who submits inappropriate or offensive content.
Participants from the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (Crimea Region) are unable to access Zoom for regulatory reasons. If you are in one of these countries, please contact info@igarss2020.org.
It is strongly recommended that one of the Authors be present. If this is not possible, authorization should be obtained from the Technical Program Chairs ahead of time.
Yes, for one week after the conference.
Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all registered Authors and General Attendees.
It is expected that the paper will be made available on IEEE Xplore within 3-4 months after the conference.