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Congress Team

Local Organizing Committee

The Local Organizing Committee coordinated the practical delivery of the 6th IASSIDD Europe Congress in Amsterdam. Working under the local host Disability Studies in Nederland (DSiN), the committee oversaw venue arrangements, on-site logistics, and local support for both in-studio and virtual participants.

Committee Members

Local Coordinator

Sofie Sergeant

Coordinated local delivery for the Amsterdam congress alongside Disability Studies in Nederland.

Committee Member

Elin Davies

Supported the operational planning and execution of the hybrid congress format.

Committee Member

Floor Annevelink

Contributed to local logistics and on-site coordination for participants attending in Amsterdam.

Committee Member

Patricia de Waal

Assisted with the organisation of venue, logistics, and local support during the congress.

Responsibilities

The Local Organizing Committee was responsible for the studio venue, on-the-ground coordination, and local support services that enabled the hybrid format of the 6th IASSIDD Europe Congress held from 6 to 8 July 2021.

Studio venue arrangements in Amsterdam.
Logistics for speakers, presenters, and attendees.
Local support and liaison with Disability Studies in Nederland.
Coordination with the Programme Committee led by Prof. dr. Alice P. Schippers.