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Planning a special event that highlights aspects of local history and culture is a part of the OR tradition. From castles to galleries, museums and aquariums OR attendees look forward to an evening out with friends and colleagues while sampling local cuisine and traditions. Events should be as accessible as possible; see the Digital Library Federation's Social Event Checklist for a good guide to ensuring events are welcoming to everyone.
Expression of Interest
The current pattern is that the OR Steering Committee will publish a request for "expressions of interest" (EoI) in the winter two years before the conference is due to take place (so, for example, Winter 2018 for the 2020 summer conference).
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