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International Society of Zoological Sciences The XIX International Congress of Zoology Summary Report

History of ICZ: 

History of ICZ 1889 on the initiative of the Société Zoologique de France Members up to 700 in Budapest Congress in 1927 1400 members and 400 associates in London Congress Members reached 2500 in Washington Congress in 1963 1972 XVIIth ICZ in Monte Carlo, attendance was poor and the proceedings was never published

History of ICZ: 

History of ICZ The XVIIIth ICZ was held in Athens, Greece in August, 2000 233 delegates from 36 countries 102 presentations and 127 posters 7 delegates from China successfully applied for holding the XIX ICZ in China

The XIXth ICZ in Beijing: 

The XIXth ICZ in Beijing August 23-27, 2004, Beijing Chinese Zoological Society Institute of Zoology, CAS China Wildlife Conservation Association China International Conference Center for Science and Technology

Congress Preparation: 

Congress Preparation Congress Chairperson Chen Yiyu Congress Secretary General Zhang Zhibin Advisory committee Scientific committee Organizational committee

Preparatory Work: 

Preparatory Work Started to prepare in the end of 2000 Called for Congress logo; collected name lists and addresses of national and international zoologists, international zoological organizations and societies in 2001

Preparatory Work: 

Preparatory Work 2002 1st conference announcement (more than 3000) 2003 2nd conference announcement More than 30 preparation meetings in 4 years John Buckeridge, the chairman of IZC, visited China twice 3rd congress announcement in June, 2004

Participants: 

Participants 677 delegates (347 from China) From 60 countries Countries and regions had more than 10 delegates：China, US, Japan, India, Russia, GB, Germany, Australia, Iran, Hongkong of China, Canada, Mexico and Spain. 233 delegates from 36 countries at the XVIII congress

Opening Ceremony GuestsXIXth ICZ : 

Opening Ceremony Guests XIXth ICZ Chen Zhili, State Councilor Chen Yiyu, Director of the committee of the National Natural Science Foundation of China Chen Zhu, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Sciences Zeng Qingcun, Vice President of the China Association for Science and Technology Zhao Xuemin, Vice Minister of State Forestry Administration

Congress: 

Congress Plenary Presentations Held in mornings (15 in total)

Congress: 

Congress Symposia (classified into 9 sections 60 symposia in total), 15 symposia at the same time every afternoon 510 presentation 755 mini paper and abstract XVIII congress: 102 presentation

Congress: 

Congress 220 posters 755 mini papers and abstracts 677 delegates Compare to XVIIIth congress: 233 delegates and 127 posters

Congress Materials: 

Congress Materials

Congress Souvenirs: 

Congress Souvenirs

Other Stuff for the Congress: 

Other Stuff for the Congress

Banquet and Rewards: 

Banquet and Rewards Dr. Dov Por received the position of Emeritus Chair of ISZS. Dr. Jeff McNeely delivered rewards of excellent student posters in the banquet.

The congress is very successful in general: 

The congress is very successful in general Feedback showed: this congress was very successful and efficiently organized. Informative presentations and symposia updated the participants with the latest development of zoological sciences and established cooperation with other relating scientists.

Experience Summary: 

Experience Summary Good organization Sufficient funding support

Clear assignment is key to success: 

Clear assignment is key to success

Assignment before the congress: 

Assignment before the congress Suggest that every symposium have a organizer Scientific program: Wang Dehua Abstract Editor: Sun Qingyuan Contact (ICZ2004), mailing address, general information form: Jia Zhiyun Registration form (fees), tourism form: Chen Ming Endowment, sponsorships; sponsor form: Wei Fuwen Invitation letter: Chen Ming, Liu Yuanmin Web: Ji liqiang 3rd notice, ISZS website: Xie Yan Financial, print, meeting venue, accommodation and meals, etc.: Zhang Yongwen

Assignment during the congress: 

Assignment during the congress Director: Zhang Zhibin Coordinators: Xie Yan, Zhang Yongwen Opening ceremony, reception, banquet, VIP reception: Wei Fuwen Chinese registration: Liu Yuanmin, Lv Xiuxia International registration: Chen Ming, Jia Zhiyun Tourism, entertainment, accommodation and meals: Chen Ming, Zhang Yongwen Conference rooms (arrangement, facilities), internet access, ICZ website: Ji Liqiang Poster, exhibition desks: Wang Dehua, Sun Qingyuan Financial, transportation: Gao zhanrong, Zhang Yongwen News, media, photo, security, medical aids; Duan Enkui, Pang kuiyv, Gao Liuying, Mai Guoqing

Responsibilities for different area during the congress: 

Responsibilities for different area during the congress Registration area (Lobby): Chen Ming (Beijing International Conference Center), Liu Yuanmin (Hongxiang Hotel) Congress secretariat: Xie Yan Dining area: Zhang Yongwen Accommodation area: Zhang Yongwen Meeting venue area: Ji Liqiang Poster and exhibition desk area: Wang Dehua

Sufficient funds is the key to success: 

Sufficient funds is the key to success China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Department of Wildlife Conservation, State forestry Administration, China National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Wildlife Conservation Society China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) Beijing Zoological Society Chinese National Committee for the International Union of Biological Sciences (CNC-IUBS)

Total of 55 persons received partial or full financial support (including 15 plenary speaks, committee member of ICZ and 13 Academicians) 51 persons (12 Chinese, 39 foreigners) received free registration fee: 

Total of 55 persons received partial or full financial support (including 15 plenary speaks, committee member of ICZ and 13 Academicians) 51 persons (12 Chinese, 39 foreigners) received free registration fee

Congress Program: 

Congress Program Small，easy to carry Advertisement could be considered in the Program

Easy to use (top of the page, index, etc.) : 

Easy to use (top of the page, index, etc.)

Conference Program: 

Conference Program Restaurant indication, simple Chinese phrases

Program and Abstract: 

Program and Abstract Many symposium organizer are too busy, therefore some papers were missing. A few organizers didn't organized well the work. Two different persons were in charge of scientific program and abstract editing which lead to some inconsistent problem. Program inconsistent with abstract Program and abstract missing problem Various ways of presentation application and abstract submission led to the difficulty in consolidation, such as missing and repeating

Program and Abstract: 

Program and Abstract Program should be checked with organizer in advance and inform all the participants to confirm online to avoid mistake Need to take measures to avoid mistake Try to contact the symposium organizer, If the program changes

PPT Copy: 

PPT Copy Never underestimate the workload of getting PPT files (about 120) ready for 15 conference rooms. Need 2 more persons, 2 more computers and 2 more removable disks Prepared half day in advance Should seek other ways to solve the problem, for example, let the organizers of each symposium take charge

Volunteers: 

Volunteers Very important One for each conference room is necessary Each volunteers must be trained and understand the responsibilities clearly Volunteers for conference rooms must have computer operation skills

News Release: 

News Release Congress news People’s Daily, Science and Technology Daily, Science Times, China Daily, Science News, etc.

Big successes: 

Big successes Established the International Society of Zoological Sciences The permanent secretariat of ISZS is based in Beijing

Major organizing personnel: 

Major organizing personnel

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Many thanks for your attention!