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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">***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>
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<p class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">This is a kind reminder that the
<b>deadline for proposal submission for the Social Simulation Fest 2024 (online) is in 2 weeks!</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#242424"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><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><span style="color:#242424">social simulation enthusiasts</span><span style="color:black"> to connect and engage with the community. For information on past events, please visit
<a href="https://www.socsimfest.eu/" id="LPlnk373612">https://www.socsimfest.eu/</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><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>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><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-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Preferred session timing: Morning or Afternoon + Date (14th or 15th May).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Session Type: Choose from the following, emphasizing interactive and unconventional formats:<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0cm" 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-list:l0 level2 lfo1;background:white">
Introductions to Social Simulation: Tailored outreach to various disciplines and research areas.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;background:white">
Seminar: Focused group discussion with a lead presentation and extended Q&A.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;background:white">
Workshop: Interactive group discussion with online tools and breakout groups.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;background:white">
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 style="background:white"><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="OWA27cd790c-ece0-0d67-4c5f-8207ae7deff3"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://forms.gle/AmzzgFzNFkefcZKh9</span></a></span><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Important Dates:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="color:black">- <b>29 February 2024</b> (23:59 anywhere on Earth): Deadline for proposal submission</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="color:black">-
<b>11 March 2024</b>: Notification of acceptance</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="color:black">Best regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="color:black">The Fest Committee
</span><span style="color:#242424">- </span><span style="color:black">Harko Verhagen, Melania Borit, Sara Mehryar, Timo Szczepanska, Nanda Wijermans</span><span style="color:#242424">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;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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