Dear IAMSLIC Members,

In an abundance of caution surrounding the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic and in keeping the safety of our membership and organization in mind, the IAMSLIC Executive Board has decided to transition the 2020 in person conference scheduled for 11-15 October 2020 in Wellington, NZ to an online virtual conference.  In addition to the concerns for the safety of our membership, at this time there are international travel restrictions in place for New Zealand that will not allow us to facilitate the travel visas and arrangements needed in the coming months.  While we know that this is a disappointment that we will not be able to convene and meet in person in Wellington, NZ as planned, the IAMSLIC Executive Board feels that this is the most prudent and responsible decision for our membership. 

On behalf of both Hannah Russell (local Wellington, NZ host) and myself (2020 IAMSLIC Conference Program Committee Chair), we appreciate your understanding and support during this time.  We hope that we can circle back to New Zealand in the future once international travel is safe and feasible again.  In the meantime, please stay tuned for a call for proposals and an invitation to IAMSLIC’s first ever virtual conference!

If you are interested in volunteering for the 2020 IAMSLIC Virtual Conference Planning Committee, please reply directly to me at hjaime@nova.edu.

Thank you,

Jaime Goldman

IAMSLIC President-Elect & 2020 IAMSLIC Conference Program Committee Chair