Oh C'mon...It's just a conference. What's the big deal?
Huh. Evidently, you have NEVER been to ICTH....
The International Conference on Transport & Health (ICTH) will keep you on your toes with a mix of science, real-world practical application, social activities and a laid back atmosphere. There's just as much energy and creativity put into the social programme as there is dedication and thought put into the scientific programme.
WHY? That sounds like a waste of time and resources.
Year after year, the programme committee has found that most professional collaborations happen when people are enjoying themselves. This is the point at which friendships are made and innovative 'professional' brainstorming discussions take place.
Here's a summary of ICTH 2019-Melbourne, but wait, don't assume you know what's in store based on a benign list. Expect the unexpected.
- An opportunity to build a world-wide cross-disciplinary and multi-sector network
- Learn about innovative research and practice programmes
- Take part in interactive/participatory sessions focusing on experiential learning
- Experience a supportive team environment that encourages sharing of information and new collaborative relationships - Past ICTH delegates and others are actively involved in the authorship of a Transport & Health Performance Metric Guidebook
- Accepted abstracts of registered delegates are published by Elsevier, Journal of Transport & Health in a special issue with selected abstract authors invited to submit a manuscript for consideration and publication
- Membership opportunity to the International Professional Association for Transport & Health (IPATH), which includes dual membership to the Transport & Health Science Group (THSG)
- Discount on ICTH registration when you become an IPATH member prior to registering for ICTH 2019
- Access to the on-line Programme with PowerPoint presentations of each abstract
- High scoring abstract and best poster awards - $250 AUD (12 available) presented during the Awards Luncheon on Friday, 8 November
- NEW in 2019, Awards Luncheon Keynote Speaker - Pending
- NEW in 2019, attendees of abstract sessions will have the opportunity to evaluate each presentation team. The two highest scoring teams will receive bragging rights, a certificate and tickets to ride the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel (additional prizes to be announced)
- On-site professional photographer
- FIVE FABULOUS confirmed Keynote Speakers
- Special Abstract Sessions & Hot Topic Workshops
- Real-world 'How To' Training Seminars, Monday, 4 November
- 'Welcome to Country' Opening Ceremony, Wednesday, 6 November by Aunty Joy Wandin Murphy, Senior Wurundjeri Elder of the Kulin Nation
- Brompton Bicycle Raffle - All registered delegates will receive a FREE raffle ticket
- IPATH Annual Meeting
- Welcome Reception (and ICTH 5th Birthday Party) at the Old Melbourne Gaol
- Walking hosted by Walk Melbourne
- Bicycling tours
- A day at the races! ICTH will take a day off on Tuesday, 5 November to celebrate the Melbourne Cup Carnival; a city holiday. Victoria Raceway is offering extremely discounted tickets to all ICTH registered delegates for $80 AUD!
- Balloon Debate entitled, "I Robot: Man vs. Machine" Friday, 8 November
- And much more in the planning...
