The PAS 2024 Call for Lab Proposals will be open May 15 – June 15, 2023! We invite all members of the PAS community to submit your lab ideas for 2024! After review, PAS will make lab selections and notify all who were accepted by August 1, 2023.
WHAT IS A PAS LAB?
For those who may not be familiar with what a PAS Lab is, they are pilot tests of new innovative ways to deliver PAS activities, content, or events that are designed to enhance the overall experience of attendees at the PAS Meeting. These labs are debuted during the meeting to gather feedback and evaluate their effectiveness before potentially becoming a permanent part of the PAS Meeting. In the past, Labs have included:
- Panel discussions
- Unopposed networking breakouts organized by specialty
- Highlighted Themes
- Events for trainees, such as the Trainee Zone and Trainees on the Town
WHAT IS NOT A LAB?
Submissions that would fall under a traditional session proposal, such as Scholarly Sessions, Workshops, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Ancillary Events, or Abstracts.
Submissions that would fall under a traditional session proposal, such as Scholarly Sessions, Workshops, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Ancillary Events, or Abstracts.
HOW ARE LABS CREATED? WHO SELECTS LABS?
PAS Labs are created based on attendee and Program Committee feedback that aligns with the PAS Strategic Plan and goals. The PAS Program Committee Leadership Team will review submissions, and selected Labs will be recommended to the PAS Board of Directors for final approval. Evaluation criteria will include practicality for the PAS 2024 host city, Toronto, Canada.; meeting space, program schedule, and budget.
HOW ARE LABS CREATED? WHO SELECTS LABS?
PAS Labs are created based on attendee and Program Committee feedback that aligns with the PAS Strategic Plan and goals. The PAS Program Committee Leadership Team will review submissions, and selected Labs will be recommended to the PAS Board of Directors for final approval. Evaluation criteria will include practicality for the PAS 2024 host city, Toronto, Canada.; meeting space, program schedule, and budget.
TO SUBMIT YOUR PAS 2023 LAB PROPOSAL
All members of the PAS Community are welcome and encouraged to submit their PAS Lab proposals. Please describe your PAS Lab, including need(s) to be met, success metric(s) (250 words max), intended audience size, and how the Lab will advance the PAS Strategic Plan and goals, which are:
- Strengthen meeting content delivery and innovation in response to evolving attendee needs and interests
- Pursue sustainable growth and financial stability
- Enhance the attendee experience and the value add of the PAS Meeting
