1. Working Group: IPPOG@Conferences Beatrice Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012

2. Today’s Presentations  Introduction of the new Working Group by Beatrice  Overview of IPPOG @ ESOF - Dublin 2012 by Uta  Overview of IPPOG @ WCPE - Istanbul 2012 by Konrad  Q&A and large group discussion on steps forward for IPPOG@Conferences 2 B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012

3. 3 Among IPPOG’s purposes and activities Summary The working groups are one of IPPOG’s activities to help fulfilling its mission and purposes of exchanging ideas, collaborating & networking together, and bringing new ideas. B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012

4. WG’s purpose To increase IPPOG's presence at conferences world-wide to strengthen its efforts in science education & outreach Last but not least: strengthen IPPOG’s network of supporters and partners 4 The Working Group: IPPOG@Conferences started in January 2012 B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012

5. WG’s members 1. Pedro Abreu, Portugal 2. Marge Bardeen, USA 3. David Barney, CMS 4. Hans Peter Beck, Switzerland 5. Uta Bilow, TU Dresden 6. Beatrice Bressan, TOTEM 7. Yiota Foka, CERN 8. Despina Hatzifotiadou, ALICE 5 B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012 9. Konrad Jende, CERN 10. Michael Kobel, Germany 11. Farid Ould-Saada, Norway 12. Achintya Rao, CMS 13. Mick Storr, CERN 14. Peter Watkins, UK 15. Thomas Zoufal, DESY

6. WG’s tasks  To identify conferences around the world related to physics (and general science), education and outreach.  To design a standard "IPPOG conference" package (displays, flyers, inter actives).  To draft and submit individual proposals for participation to the chosen conferences.  To organize the follow-up of these conferences.  To investigate possibilities for funding and for future joint sessions at conferences with IPPOG partners and associates.  To share new ideas and information with IPPOG members. 6 B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012

7. How we work together  Used SharePoint, made e-group  Designated group facilitator and deputy for 6 months*  Facilitator proposes specific targets each meeting  Held meeting via EVO (first: 7 th February 2012) *Pedro and Marge will serve at least until the meeting in Innsbruck 7 B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012

8. 1st meeting outcome 1. Submit conferences lists and proposals in 3 categories:  international HEP,  education,  local/national events. 2. Prepare standard IPPOG conference package 3. Distribute talks among IPPOG members 4. Find funding for materials and travel?  Google Docs site to list conferences internally- Dave, Beatrice http://docs.google.com  Work out process for submitting conference proposals - Farid, Pedro 8 B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012

9. 9 SEED PROJECT 1 To organize IPPOG's participation in the upcoming World Conference on Physics Education (WCPE) scheduled for 1-6 July 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. SEED PROJECT 2 To organize IPPOG's participation in the upcoming Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) scheduled for 11-15 July 2012 in Dublin, Ireland. ? WG’s next steps B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012

10. Opening the floor for…  Overview of IPPOG @ ESOF Dublin 2012 by Uta  Overview of IPPOG @ WCPE Istanbul 2012 by Konrad 10 B. Bressan, IPPOG Meeting, Innsbruck, 19-22 April 2012  Q&A and large group discussion on steps forward for IPPOG@Conferences Thank you for your attention