Conf/CfP - Water, Informatics, Sustainability, and Environment, 7-9 August 2019, Ottawa, Canada

Publish Date: Jun 27, 2019

Deadline: Jul 10, 2019

Event Dates: from Aug 07, 2020 12:00 to Aug 09, 2020 12:00

The International Conference on Water, Informatics, Sustainability, and Environment

Cal for Proposals

Online Presentation Option Available

The International Conference on Water, Informatics, Sustainability, and Environment is inviting you to submit a proposal for its 3rd version, iWISE2019, this August 7-9 in Ottawa, Canada. The overarching theme for this year’s iWISE conference is climate change and global warming, with the organizing themes of water, informatics, sustainability and environment guiding the discussion. As opposed to merely taking stock of the current climate crisis, the aim of the conference is to provide a forward-looking appraisal of technologies and innovative solutions that can be harnessed to reverse the calamitous trajectory on which we find ourselves.

Global Warming Global Responsibility

The overarching theme for this year’s iWISE conference is climate change and global warming, with the organizing themes of water, informatics, sustainability and environment guiding the discussion. As opposed to merely taking stock of the current climate crisis, the aim of the conference is to provide a forward-looking appraisal of technologies and innovative solutions that can be harnessed to reverse the calamitous trajectory on which we find ourselves.

Keynote speakers will accentuate the core themes of the conference, and breakout groups along the four themes and tracks (see below) will provide space for participants to delve deeper into topics through lively discussions.

We welcome proposals from a diverse range of people, not merely academics, to reflect the heterogeneous makeup of our attendees and the conviction that we must work together to overcome this enormous and pressing challenge. In past years, we have been privileged to have attendees representing a broad variety of constituencies, including government organisations, NGOs, and private initiatives. We look forward to welcoming an ever-more diverse set of attendees at this year’s conference.

Important Dates and Links

  • Abstract submission deadline: Via online submission form July 10, 2019 for physical participation, and July 17, 2019 for online presentations

  • Registration fees: CAD$ 650, and CAD$249 for online participation

  • Payment deadline for non-presenting guests: July 20, 2019

  • Payment deadline for presenters: July 17, 2019 

  • Canada travel and visa information: available here

  • Frequently asked questions: available here

  • Proposal submission website: www.iwiseconference.com

SPEAKING AT iWISE2019

  • Farouk El-Baz (Honorary Chairperson) : Director of the Center for Remote Sensing - Boston University - USA

  • Banu Ormeci: Professor and Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Health Director, Global Water Institute Canada Research Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Carleton University - Canada

  • Mariana Esponda: Associate Professor - Azrieli School of Architecture, Carleton University- Canada

  • Dale Marshall: National Climate Program Manager - Environmental Defence - Canada

  • John Karau: Chairman, Ottawa EcoTalent Network - Board Member of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

  • Terence Cooke: Vice President - Ottawa Assembly of Knowledge

THEMES AND TRACKS

NB: While themes are intended to contour the course of the conference, tracks are indicative only.

WATER

  • Water Resource Management

  • Wastewater treatment and management

  • Water stress

  • Water quality

  • Oceans and Coastal Systems

  • Extreme weather events

  • Hydro-power

INFORMATICS

  • Remote Sensing

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  • Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

  • The Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Environmental modelling and mapping

  • Eco-informatics

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

SUSTAINABILITY

  • Sustainable Cities (inc. transportation)

  • Sustainable Agriculture

  • Sustainable Growth

  • Renewable Energy

  • Circular Economies

  • Waste

ENVIRONMENT

  • Air quality

  • Ecosystems and Biodiversity

  • Environmental Disasters

  • Environmental Economics

  • Environmental Legislation and Policy

  • Environmental Management

  • Pollution

  • Population and Environment

WISE2019 OFFERS THE FOLLOWING

  • 2 days of engaging breakout sessions that will reignite passion for innovation and showcase current research and practices

  • Technical workshops and themed sessions which will serve as an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues and exchange ideas. It will also help in gaining valuable expertise needed for decision-making on implementation of green practices; such as using eco-efficient technology, managing the carbon footprint, and supporting the climate change resilience

  • The iWISE2019 Conference Tour; a very attractive social activity that takes around Ottawa to reflect on the sustainability sense of the National Capital Region

  • Digital and hard copies of conference publications including program, flyers, and book of abstracts will be distributed to all participant

  • Conference proceedings will be published in the International Journal of Environment and Sustainability (ISSN 1927-9566)

PRESENT ONLINE

If you don’t have the time for travel or you just cannot make it to Ottawa this summer, you still have the opportunity to have your proposal presented to the iWISE2019 attendees via web conferencing. All you need is a web cam and a reliable high speed internet connection.

You will get the same time slot given to on premise presenters and you will have the opportunity to respond to questions during the session. Here is what you need to know about our online presentations session:

  1. You will present in a dedicated session for online presentations

  2. One of our expert staff members will get in touch with you one week before your presentation to go through the web conferencing system with you and make sure that you are ready for the presentation

  3. On the day of the presentation we will get in touch with you and guide you through the steps until you are online

  4. After the sessions is over, you will be able to interact with the audience and respond to their questions

  5. Registration fee for online presentations is CAD$249. You may pay online or via bank transfer

All those who present in the online presentations sessions will:

  1. receive a certificate of presentation at iWISE2019

  2. be able to download a video file of their presentation

  3. be eligible to have their full paper (if submitted) published in the International Journal on Environment and Sustainability

If you have any questions about iWISE2019, email secretariat@iwiseconference.com

Similar Opportunities


Disciplines

Development Studies

Earth Sciences

Energy

Energy-efficient technologies

Environmental Policy

Environmental Studies

Geography

Informatics

Information Technology

Planetary Environment

Technology

Water Science

Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

Canada

Conference Types

Call for Papers