INFORMATION FOR Students
SEPG Europe is a great opportunity for students to connect with software and systems professionals from around the world who gather to stay on the cutting edge of the industry. For the 2009 conference, we are pleased to offer two affordable options for students to participate: the Student Poster Presentation Program and a reduced student registration fee.
Top Five Reasons You Should Participate in SEPG Europe 2009
5. Obtain a critical review of your work by submitting a poster presentation, and meet potential sponsors of your work.
4. Expand your network of other students interested in software, systems, and process management and performance improvement.
3. Listen in on hot-topic panels and presentations and take home the most current research and solutions from industry leading experts.
2. Receive recognition and a Certificate of Participation for your research and participation.
1. Meet potential employers!
Student Poster Presentation Program
We invite full-time undergraduate and graduate students to submit poster presentations for SEPG Europe 2009. Students whose presentations are accepted will get FREE full-conference registration, a value of $2,955. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, 15 April 2009 (by 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time).
Who is eligible?
Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible and will be required to show a valid student ID at the conference.
What is the deadline and when will I be notified?
The deadline for submission is 15 April 2009 (by 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time). Students will be notified about acceptance by 20 April 2009.
Are there any fees?
One student per poster session will receive a complimentary full-conference registration, including all meals (breakfast and lunch are provided by the conference) and special events, worth $2,995. Students are responsible for the cost of travel and accommodations.
What is a poster presentation?
A poster presentation is a visual presentation representing the students' work. The conference will provide a poster board for hanging the poster presentation, which can be as simple as PowerPoint slides. Posters will be displayed in the conference Exhibit Showcase, allowing all attendees to see the students' work.
What topics should the poster presentation address?
The work being presented must be new and current research and development in the field of performance improvement through process capability. Work being done in conjunction with a professor is permitted. See the topics of interest.
What do I submit?
Students will be required to submit a short 50- to 75-word abstract and three learner outcomes that attendees are expected to gain from the presentation. You will be asked to choose a topic into which your work fits, as well as the target audience level (getting started, intermediate, or advanced). See a description of audience levels.
How do I submit my work?
Visit this website. Under the "Not Yet Registered?" section, click the link to create a new account. When you log in, click on the link for Student Poster Submission. You will then will be prompted to submit your work.
What are the selection criteria?
The Program Committee will be reviewing submissions based on the following criteria:
- Relevance to the field of performance improvement through process and workforce capability.
- Potential for practical impact.
- Degree of originality.
- Clarity of writing.
- Overall quality of the submission.
Do I need to stay with my poster if accepted?
You will be required to be with your posters during the opening evening reception on Tuesday, 9 June and other times during the week to be determined.
If my poster is accepted, what guidelines should I follow to create my presentation?
See the Poster Session Guidelines on this page.
If my poster is accepted, what hotel should I stay at?
If your poster is accepted and you will be attending the conference, you should reserve a room at the official conference hotel and venue, the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague. Discounted group rates are available for the conference beginning at 159 Euros. Visit this page for details on how to reserve your room.
If my poster is accepted, do I still need to register for the conference?
Yes—you must register for the conference. The registration fees will be waived when you register. Click here to register.
Student Registration Information
Not interested in submitting a poster presentation but still want to participate? We're pleased to offer students a significantly reduced fee of $445 for all four days of the conference. That's a discount of $2,550!
Students must be full-time and currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an educational institution. Please note that a valid student ID as well as a government-issued photo ID (a driver's license or passport) will be required at conference check-in. Anyone who cannot produce a valid student ID and government-issued photo ID will be assessed the full conference rate instead of the discounted student rate.
