Call for Special Session Proposals

Call for Special Session Proposals

Interested in organizing? Email us at contact@metaconferences.org. Multiple sessions on similar topics can be proposed, we'll schedule them in different time slots if needed.
See examples from META 2025 special sessions

Keynote Speaker Nomination

For large sessions: For every 20 confirmed invited speakers in your special session, you may propose one keynote speaker. Important: Please consult the conference organizers about potential keynote speakers before reaching out to them.

Proposal Guidelines

Proposals must include:

  • Session title and brief description (2-3 lines)
  • Specific topics to be covered
  • Full names and affiliations of organizer(s)

Accepted sessions will include:

  • A dedicated online submission track
  • Featured listing on conference website
  • Highlighted promotion of invited speakers

Session Requirements

  • Format: In-person only
  • Minimum papers: 6 per session
  • Organizers: Maximum 2 per session
  • Diversity: Geographic and gender balance encouraged

Note: Sessions below minimum participation may be merged into general program.

Organizers' Responsibilities

  • Solicit and invite contributions
  • Oversee the review process of session papers
  • Designate session chairs

Community-driven: All participants, including session organizers and invited speakers, register and contribute through the conference fee.

Selection of Invited Speakers

  1. Presentation limit: Each registered author may present maximum 2 papers (including posters).
  2. Authors limited to 1 invited paper, except Plenary/Keynote speakers.
  3. Encourage diversity in institutions, regions, and gender among session speakers.
  4. Promote inclusion of early-career researchers where possible.
View META 2025 Special Session Examples

Note: Outstanding session organizers may qualify for the Best Session Organizer Award