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INVITATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND
FORUMS
(Non-Refereed)
Key Dates for Invitational
Presentations:
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4 Jan 2010 |
Mon |
Opening Date for Presentation/Forum Proposals
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28
Mar 2010 |
Sun |
Closing Date for Proposals
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31
Mar 2010 |
Wed |
Notification Date for Acceptance of
Proposal |
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16
April 2010 |
Fri |
Closing Date for Submissions of
Synopsis and Presenter's
Profile for Website |
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28
May 2010 |
Fri |
Closing Date for Submission of
Presentation
Paper |
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21
June 2010 |
Mon |
Notification of exact Date and Time of
Presentation |
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8, 9, 10 or 11
Jul 2010 |
Presentation of Papers |
INTRODUCTION
WEC2010
is pleased to announce the Call for
Papers for its 2010 World Ecotourism
Conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur from 8
- 11 July 2010. Closing Date for Submissions
will be 28 February 2010.
The WEC2010
is an international not-for-profit conference
for that represents the global ecotourism
fraternity; the private sector, governments,
academia, NGOs, professionals and stakeholders
who in one way or another plays a role in the
development, implementation and study of
ecotourism and its triple bottom line
principles. This is your opportunity to meet
different sectors and sections of the ecotourism
industry to exchange, share and work on our
common ideas, issues and topics to reach desired
goals for the betterment of nations and its
people as well as nature and environment through
ecotourism.
The conference
outcome plays a catalytic role in supporting and
transforming tourism policies, strategies and
objectives of not only the host country but also
the region and the industry at large. The
selection of topics surround pertinent issues
which require in-depth research, understanding
and discussions of a wide range of related
issues to improve the nations' economies and
peoples' standard of living through sustainable
tourism and the narrowing or reducing the
divide, disparity, inequality and struggles of
people, nature and environment on this planet.
CONFERENCE THEME:
Mainstream Ecotourism & Responsible Tourism in
Developing Countries: Shifting Paradigms and
Strategic Adaptations
With Sub-Themes:
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Market Development and Ecotourism ROI
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Urban and Rural Ecotourism: New Paradigms?
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Sustainable Tourism & Roadmaps: Turning
Green
The above sub-themes should be considered when
submitting a proposal.
INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS
Submissions
are invited which:
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demonstrate leadership, innovative research
or practice relating to the conference sub
themes;
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discuss and seek answers to related problems
and issues, or challenge convention;
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provide lessons which conference delegates
can put into practice;
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illustrate current issues that affect
others;
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exchange practice and research learnings;
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break new ground on old issues;
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are creative and exciting projects, programs
and ideas: and
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inspire those in the host country, region
and the world.
In addition it should also include:
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how it relates to the conference theme or
one or more of the sub-themes;
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what is particularly challenging, creative
or innovative about the content; and
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in what ways the proposal is relevant to
members of the leisure industry.
In response to conference feedback, high quality
verbal presentations and interactive workshops
are encouraged, particularly those that enable
interaction with the audience. We need a
diverse program which will stimulate thinking,
showcase best practice, provide ideas and
suggest solutions to ensure ecotourism continue
to be responsive to the industry.
PRESENTATION FORMATS
Proposals are invited for the following
presentation formats:
Paper Presentations:
(30 minute session - 20 mins presentation with
10 min discussion)
Papers related to research, practice experience
or theoretical discussion relevant to the
themes/subthemes outlined above. Papers are to
be a maximum of 20 minutes, followed by 10
minutes of discussion and questions.
Panel Presentations:
(60 minute session: max of 10 mins presentation
by each panelist)
A panel, consisting of 3 to 4 members, that
explores a relevant theme/subtheme from a
variety of perspectives. Panels provide an
opportunity for a group of colleagues to present
a range of interpretations, contrasting points
of view, or different approaches to a particular
topic. Each panel presenter is to talk for a
maximum of 10 minutes. The session is moderated,
ensuring plenty of time for discussion with
session participants.
Focus Forums / Discussions:
(45 minute session)
Focus Forums is an opportunity for in-depth
discussion about a relevant topic. These forums
do not have presentations rather they are places
for extensive discussion, deliberation,
participation and action between the 1 - 3
experts. Submissions for forums should outline
the discussion topic and make clear links to
specific themes of the conference. Forums
discussions will be 30 minutes long and will be
facilitated by a skilled moderator who will
ensure active participation and dialogue amongst
participants.
PRESENTATION SUBMISSIONS
All proposals will be subject to careful review
by the Paper Review Committee. Submissions of
250-300 words should be submitted using the
online pro-forma and should indicate:
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Name and contact information of the
presenter/s
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Type of presentation:
• Paper Presentation (30 minute session -
20 mins presentation with 10 min discussion)
• Panel Presentation (60 minute session:
max of 10 mins presentation by each
panelist)
• Forum Discussion (45 minute session)
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Title of the presentation
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Description of the content
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Outline of the process that will be used in
the presentation/workshop etc
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Relevance to the themes of the conference
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Short biography of presenter/s
Submissions
should be uploaded via this website by
31 March 2010 . For further
information or clarification please contact
convenor@worldecotourismconference.com
You will be notified of the success or otherwise
of your presentation by 31 March 2010 .
You will be notified of the success or otherwise
of your submission by 31 March 2010 of
which the proposal/abstract will be tentatively
included in the Conference Programme. You will
then have two (2) months to submit your
completed paper/presentation ie by 28 May
2010 in order to be included in the final
programme.
Please note that all speakers are required to
pay and register for the conference
(early bird rate will be applied as a discounted
benefit).
Additional Information
• Applicants are permitted to submit and
present one proposal.
• Late proposals will only be considered should
there still be spaces available in the program.
Late proposals that have been accepted by the
Conference Program Committee as meeting all of
the requirements may be added to a waiting list.
• If the Program Committee receives an excess
of proposals, as occurred last year, priority
will be given to those who did not present last
year and those who have given high quality
presentations in the past.
Do you have ideas
about the program? We welcome ideas and
suggestions, inspirations and innovations that
could help to make this conference diverse,
exciting and a place for learning and sharing.
If you have ideas or would like to get involved,
please contact:
Mr
Lee Choon Loong
Conference Convenor
World Ecotourism Conference 2010
c/o DISCOVERYMICE
1-1A, Jalan Memanda 7, Ampang,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: +603-42533688
Fax: +603-42522689
Email:
LeeChoonLoong@worldecotourismconference.com
Website:
www.WorldEcotourismConference.com
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