CONSOWA 2017 · Lleida, Spain
The following deadlines applied to the CONSOWA 2017 conference, held 12–16 June in Lleida. All dates have now passed.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Abstract submission | 15 January 2017 |
| Letter of acceptance | 31 January 2017 |
| Early Registration (reduced rates) | 30 January 2017 |
| Extended Abstracts submission | 31 March 2017 |
| Regular Registration | 31 March 2017 |
| Late Registration | After 31 March 2017 |
| Pre-Conference field trip (pre-paid registration) | 15 February 2017 |
| Post-Conference field trip (pre-paid registration) | 15 March 2017 |
Note: The deadlines for Short Abstract submission (15/01/2017) and Early Registration at reduced rates (30/01/2017) were definitive. No further postponements were previewed.
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