Invitation to Submit Bid Proposals for Hosting APCG Conference 2026 |
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Professor Mantak YuenDear Members and Friends of the APFG, We hope this email finds you well. The Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) is now accepting bid proposals to host the 2026 Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG). This biennial event typically takes place in July or August and offers an opportunity to contribute to the global conversation on gifted and talented education. The deadline for submitting your bid is June 15, 2024. Please email your proposal to APFG President Professor Kuo Ching-Chih at kaykuo@ntnu.edu.tw. The APFG Executive Committee Members will review all bids. We encourage potential bidders to participate in the 2024 Takamatsu 18th APCG Conference to present their proposals at the APFG meetings and address any questions from the Executive Committee members. The successful bidder will be announced during the 2024 Takamatsu Conference. Your bid proposal should include the following information: - Hosting university/government institution(s) - Proposed dates (preferably between July and August) - Venue (city, conference facilities, number and size of conference rooms, travel/transportation considerations) - Conference organization - Tentative program for the main conference - Tentative program for the youth summit - Conference budget - Suggested conference theme and related sub-themes focusing on current and future trends and issues in gifted and talented ducation (not essential but will strengthen your bid) - Tourist information The APCG Conference usually attracts more than 500 participants for the main conference and 300 students for the youth summit. Please consider a conference site with an auditorium/hall that can accommodate this projected number of attendees. The Conference budget should cover the following categories: - Rental (venue rental, venue set-up, audio-visual rentals) - Publicity (program preparation, publicity, and announcements) - Conference operation expenses (telephone, mailings and correspondence, packets, meals) - Hospitality (special guests, major speakers) - Expenses for the APFG Executive Committee Meetings (7 members) before and during the conference. - Proposed registration fees for the main conference (inclusive of welcome reception, lunch, coffee breaks, access to all main conference sessions, conference materials, etc.) - Suggested registration fees for the youth summit (including group airport pick-up & drop-off services, catering and accommodation during the youth summit, free registration for one teacher/consultant with 6-12 students and for two teachers/consultants with more than 12 students from each country/region) Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us at kaykuo@ntnu.edu.tw. Thank you for your interest in hosting the 2026 APCG Conference. We look forward to receiving your proposal. Kind regards, Mantak, Ricci, Serene and Joe |
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