Plan
The best way to come to the meeting feeling prepared? Plan in advance! Check the meeting homepage regularly for new and updated events and information.
Online Program
When it’s published, add the online program to the home screen of your smartphone or bookmark it on any of your devices’ internet browsers. View, add, and sync presentations, sessions, and events to create your own custom itinerary.
Dress Code
Conference attire is business casual. Session rooms can be cold, so dress in layers. Given the amount of walking you will do, wear comfortable shoes.
Boston weather is perfect in May. The average temperature ranges from 70-80°F (22°-29°C). Check the forecast and plan accordingly.
What to bring
- Business Cards – With ample time to network, have plenty of cards to distribute.
- Day bag – Between early sessions and evening poster receptions, meeting days are long. There aren’t many opportunities to return to your hotel room during the day, so bring a backpack or briefcase to carry needed items.
- A reusable water bottle and coffee mug – Go green!
- A notebook and pen – It may sound obvious, but make sure to have these on hand at all times.
Who to ask
ECS staff members are easy to identify. Look for our signature polo shirts with the ECS logo or a nametag with a “Staff” ribbon. We are always happy to answer your questions or listen to feedback. Have a specific question or concern you would like to discuss before the meeting? Contact meetings@electrochem.org.
Travel Resources
Request an ECS Letter of Invitation via email to receive a letter on ECS letterhead. When you receive your ECS Letter of Invitation, take it to your nearest consulate or embassy to begin the visa application process. The ECS Letter of Invitation does not constitute an application for a visa nor can we guarantee that it will enable you to obtain a visa.
Letters of Attendance
Individuals requiring an official letter of attendance should visit the “Letters of Attendance” self-help computer in the onsite registration area. After the form is completed, the letter is emailed to you within two weeks of the end of the meeting.
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Things to Know About an ECS Meeting
Registration Fee
All meeting participants, including invited speakers, are required to pay the appropriate registration fees. The earlier you register, the more you save. Meals are not included with registration. There are complimentary coffee breaks each day.
Become a Member and Save
Members save nearly 20 percent on registration fees and receive significant discounts on other ECS products and services including Short Courses, copies of ECS Transactions and Monographs, and more.
Financial Assistance
Many ECS divisions offer travel grants to students, postdoctoral researchers, and young professionals to attend ECS biannual meetings. Applications are available online and must be received by February 27, 2023. Additional financial assistance is very limited and generally governed by symposia organizers. To determine if additional funding is available, individuals can direct their inquiries to the organizers of the symposia in which they are presenting their papers. For general travel grant questions, please contact travelgrant@electrochem.org.
Publish Your Paper
ECS Transactions (ECST) is the The Electrochemical Society’s official conference proceedings publication. ECST features full-text content of proceedings from ECS meetings and ECS-sponsored meetings. This high-quality venue for authors is an excellent resource for researchers. The full papers and posters appearing in ECST are reviewed to ensure that submissions meet generally accepted scientific standards. Please visit the ECST website for additional information, including overall guidelines, deadlines, instructions, a manuscript template, and more. All authors of accepted ECST papers are encouraged to submit their papers to the Society’s technical journals.
ADA Accessibility
Special accommodations for attendees with disabilities are handled on an individual basis. Contact the ECS headquarters at meetings@electrochem.org immediately if you need assistance.
Permissions Granted to ECS
ECS reserves the right to record any or all meeting-related events electronically. By registering for and/or attending an ECS meeting, you grant ECS permission to use any recording or photography made of you at any meeting event or anywhere within the meeting venue.
Speaker Indemnification
The ideas and opinions expressed in the technical sessions, conferences, and any handout materials provided are those of the presenter. They are not those of ECS, nor can any endorsement by ECS be claimed.
Photography and Recording
Photography and recording are not permitted in technical sessions.
By attending an ECS meeting, you agree that you will not record any technical session activity without express written consent from ECS. If you violate this policy, you will be removed from the meeting and your registration will be revoked without the possibility of a refund.
