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		<h2><b>A call for late abstracts</b></h2>
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	<p> We recognize that not only did our call for abstracts fall in line with other major deadlines that many felt were an application barrier, but that we also failed to have an accessibility statement available by time the original call for abstracts closed, and hope that late abstracts may provide additional opportunities to those affected.We would like to note that although the conference is already oversubscribed and spaces are limited, we want to ensure that all interested people have an equal opportunity to apply to present in the form of a talk or on a panel.</p>
	<p>Late abstracts may result in a short (15 minute) talk or contribution to a panel, and we will not be able to provide travel assistance to those who are registering for the first time with this call.</p>
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		<h2 style="margin-bottom: 5px;">Submit yours here:</h2>
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		<h2 style="margin-top: 5px;">The deadline for late abstract submission is <b>Sunday, September 1, 2019</b></h2>
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Pre-registration Process

Due to the impressive amount of interest shown, we anticipate that the conference will be over-subscribed. Due to space limitations at STScI, we will only be able to accept ~150 attendees.

As such, we did not think it fair to open a traditional registration for the meeting on a first-come, first-served basis. Rather, following in the footsteps of the .Astronomy X Conference that took place at STScI in September 2018, we will hold registration in two phases: pre-registration followed by formal registration that is open to only accepted attendees.

Pre-registration is mandatory for attendance.

The pre-registration form serves as an application to register to attend the conference. If selected, you will receive a formal invitation to register.

Attendee Selection

The Inclusive Astronomy 2 Conference is by and for the entire astronomy community - especially those community members who have historically been minoritized and underrepresented in the field and the world at large. As such, it is the top priority of the organizing committees to intentionally construct a cohort that serves the goals of the meeting and represents a diversity of experience, level of seniority, geographic region, gender identity, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, and ability and/or neurodiverse status.

Firstly, all presenters - that is, applicants who submit an abstract that is accepted by the Science Organizing Committee - will be extended invitations to attend.

To select the remaining attendees, we will use the Entrofy algorithm to randomly select a subsection from the applicant pool such that a range of demographics are adequately represented. We invite you to read more about the Entrofy algorithm here: https://github.com/dhuppenkothen/entrofy

At their discretion, the LOC will also take into account any additional information provided by applicants.

Registration Fees

There will be a registration fee to attend IA2. Though the budget is still being finalized, we do not expect the registration fee to exceed $200. Accepted attendees will not be asked to pay the registration fee until after August 16.