Annual Surveillance Workshop (ASW) 2024 | Save the date and call for abstracts
Planning has commenced for the Annual Surveillance Workshop (ASW) 2024, which will be held during the week of 18 March 2024 in Brisbane (venue TBC). The annual ASW event provides the opportunity for Plant Surveillance Network Australasia-Pacific (PSNAP) members to improve their skills, exchange tips and techniques, share knowledge, and to network with colleagues.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
A call for abstracts for ASW 2024 is now open to all PSNAP members. The abstract should be a maximum of 350 words (not including title, authors or organisations), and be submitted by no later than 16 October 2023.
Abstracts are being sought from all PSNAP members including those from industry, universities, research and development corporations, government and research institutions. All abstracts will be reviewed by the Plant Surveillance Network Working Group (PSNWG), with successful abstracts confirmed early December 2023.
ASW 2024 abstracts must address the theme “Surveillance in remote locations: challenges, solutions and incorporating community engagement”. Submit your abstract via the Abstracts and EOI registration link below.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO ATTEND
Members who do not intend to submit an abstract are welcome to attend ASW 2024. Please submit your expression of interest to attend via the Abstracts and EOI registration link below no later than 16 October 2023.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Activity | Date |
| Call for abstracts open | Monday 18 September 2023 |
| EOI to attend ASW 2024 open | Monday 18 September 2023 |
| Abstract submissions close | Monday 16 October 2023 |
| EOI to attend ASW 2024 close | Monday 16 October 2023 |
| Notification of approval of successful abstracts by PSNWG | Monday 4 December 2023 |
| Registrations and travel applications FOR ASW 2024 open | Monday 4 December 2023 |
| Registrations and travel applications close | Monday 22 January 2024 |
| ASW 2024 event (Venue to be confirmed) | Week commencing 18 March 2024 |
ASW 2024 is exclusive to PSNAP members. Registrations of interest to attend close 16 October 2023, so register today.
NOTE
- Travel and one night of accommodation will be provided for confirmed participants (PSNAP members only).
- Staff of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) are not eligible for travel funds and are encouraged to submit an EOI and consult their internal manager regarding travel arrangements.
