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Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO)

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The Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO) is the annual educational and networking event for IEEE Conference Organizers, Regional Conference Coordinators, and the Vice Presidents of Conferences for each society. Topics are oriented for organizers of all experience levels.

 

2012 POCO

Budapest and Danube River at Night

2012 POCO will be held in Budapest, Hungary during the period 19-21 July 2012.

An interesting and thought provoking program with practical and useful ideas is planned. There will also be ample opportunity for group and one-on-one discussion, questions and new ideas. Please see the 2012 POCO Agenda (PDF, 366 KB) for details on the program and scheduled speakers.

POCO registration is now open through 28 June 2012. 
 
To become a speaker or to submit your ideas or areas of interest for the 2012 POCO program, contact Susan Root.
 
 
 

2011 POCO

Beijing, China

The 2011 Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO) was held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, 21-23 July at Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 East Chang An Avenue.

2011 POCO covered new approaches to planning and delivering winning conferences along with panel discussions, workshops and breakout sessions on everything that you need to know about managing your IEEE conference. POCO attendees also had the opportunity to meet IEEE Meetings and Conferences Staff for individual discussion and questions. Plus, many chances to network with other conference organizers and learn from their experiences and knowledge were offered.

 
 

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More about POCO

POCO was designed to serve the needs of the IEEE Conference Organizer, through education, discussion and access to 'Best Practices.' It is a forum that enables a voice for the organizer community, to learn about and discuss conference issues with IEEE Staff, industry experts and your peers.  

POCO is comprised of seminars, focused sessions – large and small -  with plenty of opportunity for participants to exchange ideas, success stories and challenges with other IEEE Conference Organizers - all designed to foster a sense of community and create a global support network. Like the dynamic issues associated with conference organizing, POCO is different every year, topics and themes are selected to meet your changing needs. Locations are chosen to increase access and exposure to the widest audience possible, while also showcasing host cities.
 
There is no registration fee for POCO, and meals are provided. Many IEEE organizational units (OU's) will reimburse travel and lodging expenses for attendees. Potential attendees seeking funding should obtain OU approval before registering.
 
Have questions about POCO? 

 

Please visit the POCO Frequently Asked Questions Web page

 
 

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