iConference 2013 Alternative Event Submission Guidelines
Alternative Events can take a variety of forms including panels, fishbowls, performances, storytelling, roundtable discussions, wildcard sessions, demos/exhibitions, and more. They should be highly participatory, informal, engaging, and pluralistic. Proposals should not exceed 1000 words in length and describe the organizers, participants, purpose, activities (agenda, ramp-up, and follow-through). Proposed alternative events will be reviewed by a subset of the iConference Program Committee with attention given to quality and organization of content, justification of format, evidence of interactivity and participatory approaches, and inclusivity/diversity of participation.
Please use the structure described below (Required Submission Information) to organize and prepare your workshop proposal. Submit your proposal in PDF format through the conference system.
Please note the following:  
1. The conference registration fees include attendance to all alternative events.
2. Attendees will not be asked to register for alternative events in advance. 
3. There is no funding provided by the conference to alternative event organizers for their event.
4. Proposals will be reviewed by a subset of the Program Committee and some brief but useful feedback will be provided.

Required Submission Information:
Title: Event title
Organizer(s): Names and affiliations of the organizers
Abstract: Include a description of the event (not to exceed 1000 words). This description will be used to help us select events. In your abstract, address each of the following:
Purpose and Intended Audience: Please state the audience to which your event is designed to appeal and the goals and/or expected outcomes for your event. 
Proposed activities including agenda, ramp-up (development), and follow-through: Describe how your event will be organized. The format is up to you: we welcome creative ideas for lively events of all kinds. Also, please comment if you plan to prepare a report, proceedings, wiki, or website to disseminate the results of your event as follow-up. 
Relevance to the Conference/Significance to the Field:  Provide a brief explanation of how this event will appeal to the audience both with respect to content and format.
Length: Indicate the length of your event (alternative event sessions are typically 90 minutes in length, but other setups are possible).
Preferred number of participants:  We can accommodate alternative events that have anywhere from 10 to 150 attendees; higher numbers might be possible.  Please indicate the preferred number of attendees.  If you are not sure, just state so.
Special requests/equipment needs:  If there are any special equipment needs, room set-up requirements, list them here. We anticipate that alternative events often will require informal, flexible spaces.