Organizing an OSC Event

This section provides information and instructions on the preparation, execution, and follow-up involved in OSC events such as workshops, Summer Schools, Webinars, and more.

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Page Description
Creating a Program Guidance on designing and planning new OSC programs, covering the entire process from defining the target audience and inviting presenters to coordinating logistics, communication, and administrative tasks.
Liaising with Presenters Guidelines and reusable templates for communicating with instructors, guest speakers, panelists, and other event contributors.
Registration Explanations on how to set up and manage registrations for OSC events, including how to create registration pages, manage participants and waiting lists, and collect relevant pre-event information (specific information for navigating Pretix).
Applications Information for setting up application pages for events that require you to screen applicants first (specific details for navigating formR).
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Liaising with Attendees Uuseful information, templates, and examples for liaising with attendees before, during, and after OSC events, including registration, logistics, event updates, and follow-up communication.
Additional Preparation A checklist of additional tasks and considerations for event preparation, including technical testing, logistical planning, participant support, and final preparations before the event.
Logistics within the Event Outline of the logistical procedures for OSC event formats, including hybrid events and the Open Science Summer School (equipment, room and Zoom setup, presenter support, and session facilitation).
Wrap up and Feedback Instructions and templates for post-event tasks, including collecting feedback, sharing event materials, and communicating with participants and instructors.
Event Evaluation Guidance on post-event evaluation, including feedback collection and updating event reach and impact statistics.
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