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Frequently Asked Questions
This is a collection of some of our most frequently asked questions about the Ocean Sciences Meeting. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us at [email protected].
General
Where is the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024 (#OSM24) being held?
OSM24 will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
What are the dates for #OSM24?
#OSM24 will be held from 18-23 February.
Do I have to be a member of AGU, ASLO, or TOS to attend?
No, all members of the ocean sciences community are welcome to attend.
Will #OSM24 accept ancillary meeting room requests?
The meeting will begin accepting ancillary meeting room requests in August. A fee will apply.
What are the health and safety guidelines for #OSM24?
The health and safety of our attendees is top of mind, and we are committed to making #OSM24 as safe as possible. Please keep checking our website for updates.
Session Proposals
Do I need to register for OSM24 in order to chair, moderate, or present in a session?
- All session moderators and all presenters must pay a registration fee if they are attending and/or presenting at OSM24.
- Chairs listed on a proposal do not need to register for OSM24 if they will not attend the meeting.
Do I need to be a member of AGU, ASLO, or TOS to chair, moderate, or present at a session?
No, membership is not a requirement; however, you will be asked if you are a member of one or more societies.
Is there a fee to submit a proposal?
There is no fee to submit a session or town hall proposal. However, if accepted, town hall organizers will be billed a technology/labor charge.
All first authors who submit an abstract to a session are subject to the abstract submission fee. Presenting authors and session moderators must pay the meeting registration fee.
What session formats will be included at OSM24?
Session formats will include oral, eLightning, and posters. View more information on session formats here.