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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Hi Plant Phenotyping Community,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The NAPPN Annual Conference Organizers met yesterday to discuss the conference format in light of the ongoing COVID situation.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">We are writing to confirm that we will continue to offer a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>hybrid/blended format</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>with both in-person and virtual attendance
options.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Individuals are encouraged to choose the attendance option with which they feel most comfortable.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>As we mentioned previously, the integration of virtual components
is designed to enhance the in-person experience and maximize engagement while allowing those who aren’t ready or not permitted to travel but still want to experience the conference to do so. We are committed to returning to in-person events in a responsible
and safe manner.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Scientific presentations and workshops will be in person (travel permitting). In person attendees will enjoy interactions with exhibitors and colleagues, our public science cafes, and the local Athens environment
(wonderful outdoor weather!). Remote/virtual attendees will have access to the online Whova platform where they can interact with other attendees and sponsors and access streamed content. All scientific presentations including plenary talks and a limited number
of community events will be streamed live.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black">We will also be offering a pre-recorded workshop on
<b>Plant Phenotypes </b>that features both domestic and international presentations. This will be available through Whova throughout the duration of the conference.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">We have >110 attendees who have registered with >75% in person. Woohoo!<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="color:black">To learn more about the conference including registration
please visit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.plantphenotyping.org/conference-home__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!QGPvw3HXcaF5mRfGjeUmyNL79PmWQsw1NxQk-ylgTj_nYFi7n0LIFhbJxH9JUcWy$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.plantphenotyping.org/conference-home__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!QGPvw3HXcaF5mRfGjeUmyNL79PmWQsw1NxQk-ylgTj_nYFi7n0LIFhbJxH9JUcWy$"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://www.plantphenotyping.org/conference-home</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Note that all in-person attendees MUST be vaccinated and show proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the conference</span></b><span style="color:black">. We have arranged for large rooms to accommodate
safe distancing. We will follow all local public health COVID regulations and guidance.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black">Thank you in advance to our wonderful sponsors and supportive scientific community!</span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Jennifer Clarke on behalf of NAPPN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jennifer L. Clarke, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director, Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director, PhD in Complex Biosystems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Professor, Departments of Statistics, Food Science and Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">University of Nebraska-Lincoln<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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