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• Join the EAA Annual Congress Host Programme

                       

  Join the EAA Annual Congress Host Programme

   

  At this year’s congress at LUISS in Rome, the EAA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) will launch the EAA Annual Congress Host Programme to support first-time attendees. Due to its size, the congress can sometimes be a difficult place to introduce members to each other, especially when they are new to the EAA community. The aim of this initiative is to enable new participants to meet colleagues who are regular attendees to enhance engagement in the EAA academic accounting community.

   

  The main idea is that EAA Hosts initiate conversations with Attendees by email before the congress and arrange to meet at the conference venue. This will normally be at the Wednesday Welcome Reception, where a dedicated space will be set aside for participants meet over drinks and refreshments. In addition, we encourage Hosts and Attendees to meet elsewhere during the congress, such as in parallel sessions, symposia, and other social events.

   

  Based on the EAA Annual Congress Programme, available online and via the congress app, Hosts may also recommend sessions and events for Attendees to join. The idea is for Hosts to share their knowledge and experience to ensure Attendees get the most out of their first Annual Congress. Hosts will not wear a cape, but you will recognize them by their warm welcome and engaging conversation!

   

  Hosts should also introduce Attendees to other colleagues, helping early career researchers and those who are new to the EAA community develop their own network. Ideally, Hosts will attend Attendees’ presentations and, after the congress, offer to stay in touch.

   

  Interested in being a Host? If you have attended at least two EAA Annual Congresses, and would like to support a new EAA congress Attendee, please complete the Host application form .

   

  Are you a first-time Attendee at this year’s EAA Annual Congress in Rome? If you would appreciate some guidance and conversation from an experienced EAA member, please complete the Attendee Application form.

   

  Please submit your application no later than May 1st at 11:59 pm CET.

   

  Please contact us if you have any questions about the EAA DEIC Host Programme.

   

  FAQs

  How many Attendees will be assigned to each Host?
  Each Host will be matched with 1-2 Attendees. The DEIC will match new members with volunteer Hosts on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register early.

   

  How are Hosts matched with Attendees?
  We aim to match Attendees with Hosts who have similar teaching or research areas. We will also consider arrival times, so please make sure to provide any relevant details to help with matching.

   

  How will I receive contact information?
  We will notify you once the matching process has been completed. The DEIC will email both Hosts and Attendees with names and contact information.

   

  Who qualifies as an Attendee?
  Anyone attending their first EAA Annual Congress.

   

  Missed connections?
  Even with the best intentions, plans can sometimes go awry. If you are having trouble connecting at the congress, please visit the Registration area. There will be a QR code that you can scan and start exchanging messages with Host or Attendee.

   

   

   

   

• Call for nominations – Virtual Activities Committee

  The EAA is inviting new candidates for its Virtual Activities Committee (VAC).

  Our colleagues Yasemin Karaibrahimoglu, Irma Malafronte and Marco Trombetta will end their term right after the EAA Annual Congress 2025 in Rome. We are extremely grateful to Yasemin, Irma and Marco for their invaluable contribution to the committee.

  The Virtual Activities Committee (VAC) is responsible for:

  • planning, scheduling, organising and coordinating EAA virtual research events throughout the year;
  • liaising with other EAA committees for education events, doctoral workshops, regulatory and practitioner events to facilitate, advise and support these other committees to conceptualise, organise, conduct virtual (live) events;
  • conceive and develop a long-term strategy on EAA virtual activities.

  We are looking for colleagues (at all levels of seniority) with diverse backgrounds in terms of research areas and methods. The new members will have good working knowledge of, and familiarity with, video conferencing and digital tools. Ideally, candidates will have experience in organising (virtual or in person) conferences, workshops and research events. Good communication skills, collegiality and the ability to generate innovative ideas are a must.

  If you would like to participate in the organisation of EAA virtual events and engage with the wider academic community, then the VAC is the right place for you.

  VAC members will be approved by the EAA Management Committee. If you or one of your colleagues have an interest in these positions, please send a motivation letter and current CV to Giovanna Michelon (Giovanna.michelon@unipd.it) by 15 January 2025. Please label the subject of your email “application to the EAA VAC”.