Computer Vision News - June 2022

47 General Chair Shuo Li We’ve come up with a hybrid solution to be more inclusive so that everyone can still attend, but we know it will not be the same.. After discussing it with the board and our sponsors, we’ve decided to keep our registration fee the same as before Covid. That includes the lunch, the banquet, everything. Hopefully, we can help minimize the burden and make life easier by keeping costs down. We’re also planning to give more free registrations and student travel awards. Student travel awards allow you to travel to the conference and enjoy free registration or accommodation. That’s something we’re still discussing. Of course, wemust consider our financial position in the current climate, and by keeping the registration fee the same and increasing investment, we’re pushing the envelope, but it’s the right thing to do. How are the submissions shaping up so far? This year, submissions are equivalent to 2019 levels. They’ve fully recovered from Covid, which is positive news and a strong indication that people want to attend. Our program team is working hard to bring a feast to everyone. This year will be the first year we’ve had two parallel tracks. Traditionally, MICCAI was a single-track event. A few years ago, we briefly tested a dual track, but we will probably have three full days of two tracks this time. There is always someone hanging around in a hallway with a single track because they’re not interested in something. Now, we have a diverse range of events to serve the diverse needs of attendees. uncertainty nowadays – new Covid variants, the financial burden, and the war even. We know not every individual will be able to come, but most members hope to have an in person event this year. . We can have a virtual meeting anytime, but after three years, we’re optimistic that people will return. I imagine some people may want to attend, but their supervisor will not pay for them to go to a physical event again. How can they convince their boss to send them? This question has been a recent sticking point in our discussions. The last three years have indeed been burdensome to supervisors with financial challenges. General Chair Shuo Li