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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">***Apologies for cross-posting.***<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">Dear colleagues,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">We are excited to announce that the Social Simulation Fest will continue its annual tradition in 2024. The festival offers a unique platform for
</span>social simulation enthusiasts<span style="color:black"> to connect and engage with the community. For information on past events, please visit
</span><span style="color:#1155CC"><a href="https://www.socsimfest.eu/" id="OWA44a997d1-b88e-0523-f4fa-4c73e21d482a"><span style="color:#1155CC;text-decoration:none">www.socsimfest.eu</span></a></span><span style="color:black">. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">This is a call for session proposals at the Social Simulation FesT 2024</span></b><span style="color:black">, scheduled for 14-15 May 2024. Each day will have three sessions and an inspirational talk, each lasting 1.5 hours. Session
organizers are expected to curate their session's content. We are looking forward to worldwide suggestions and participation.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">To propose a Session:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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Submit a description (max. 2000 characters, excluding the following details):<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Preferred session timing: Morning or Afternoon + Date (14th or 15th May).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Session Type: Choose from the following, emphasizing interactive and unconventional formats:<o:p></o:p></li><ul type="circle">
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Tutorials and Demonstrations: Hands-on guidance on software tools or models.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
Introductions to Social Simulation: Tailored outreach to various disciplines and research areas.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
Seminar: Focused group discussion with a lead presentation and extended Q&A.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
Workshop: Interactive group discussion with online tools and breakout groups.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
Other interactive formats.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Describe how your session will engage participants and utilize the online format effectively.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p><span style="color:black">Submit your proposal via this form no later than the
<b>29th of February</b>: </span><span style="color:#1155CC"><a href="https://forms.gle/AmzzgFzNFkefcZKh9" id="OWA44b147dd-0d5f-cd0b-20f0-7608a15b1598"><span style="color:#1155CC;text-decoration:none">https://forms.gle/AmzzgFzNFkefcZKh9</span></a></span><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Important Dates:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">- 29 February 2024 (23:59 anywhere on Earth): Deadline for proposal submission</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">- 11 March 2024: Notification of acceptance</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">Best regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm">
<span style="color:black">The Fest Committee </span>- <span style="color:black">Harko Verhagen, Melania Borit, Sara Mehryar, Timo Szczepanska, Nanda Wijermans</span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">P.S. For further information and inquiries, please get in touch with us at organizers<at>socsimfest.eu</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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