Seeking Bids for FDG 2018 and 2019

[Casper Harteveld]

To involve the greater FDG community in conference organization and planning for the conference, the SASDG Board of Directors and the FDG Steering Committee (consisting of past, current, and future conference organizers) requests proposals for hosting and organizing FDG for at least the next two years (FDG’18 and FDG’19).

Interested hosts/organizers submit a letter of intent giving an initial characterization of their plans for hosting FDG ‘18 or ‘19. The Letter of Intent (LOI) should address each of the following items in a one-page document:

- Names and affiliations of hosts/organizers (suggested general chairs, program chairs etc.)

- Vision for the FDG conference (e.g., theme, goals/ambitions)

- Proposed location (potential conference venues, hotels, closest airport and other relevant transportation options for non-locals, and general appeal for FDG community)

- Estimated dates of conference

Letters of intent are due September 22nd.

More details on the complete application process here: http://www.sasdg.org/fdg-call-for-proposals.html