conf

Choose a Conference
This is the main starting point for most people using MCIS. By clicking on the appropriate link, users can be directed to the exact conference function they desire.

Quick links are listed at the top of the page in the form of a hyperlink (underlined text), or button links are found by scrolling down and clicking on the appropriate button (one per conference, accompanied by some details about the conference).

Note that conferences can be in various stages of access: - **Open for Session Proposals** --> conferences that are in the process of being organized, and looking for speakers to present workshops. Potential speakers are invited to apply, or present proposals or the sessions they wish to present. - **Open for Registration** --> conferences that are organized and ready for attendees to sign up and register, and choose which workshops they wish to attend. - **Open for Viewing** --> conferences that have closed off online registration, though wish to allow attendees to view their registration details for reference purposes. This often happens just prior to the actual event, when final numbers have to be submitted to event planners, caterers and organizers. - **Open for Evaluation** --> conferences that have finished make available an online evaluation system. Attendees are encouraged to complete the online evaluation in order to help conference organizers improve their offerings the next time.

For those who have already signed into MCIS, and have admin rights for an active conference, there will be another category visible on this page - **Open for Administration** --> conferences for which you have admin rights