2021 Annual Conference - Schedule

"Seeking The Dark:
Nighttime Beauty, Biology, and Tourism"
2021 Annual Conference
Missouri Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association
Evening of Sunday, October 3rd - Monday, October 4th
Hosted by Missouri State University
Download PDF of Conference Schedule and Maps
Registration
- Registration for the conference is FREE. Participation can be "in-person" or virtually using ZOOM.
We had a great conference with over 100 attendees - we hope that you can join us next year!
Conference Location/Hotel Accommodations
- Conference Location: Missouri State University, Plaster Student Union, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897:
- Campus Map and Conference Parking: Downloadable PDF
- Building Map: Downloadable PDF
- For specific event locations, refer to the "Conference Schedule" shown below)
- Hotel Accommodations: Reduced room rates of $105/night are available through Friday, September 17th at University Plaza Hotel, 333 S. John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65806. Once you have registered for the conference, you will get a confirmation email with details on how to get the hotel discount.
- Hotel Location: Google Map Link.
- Hotel Location: Google Map Link.
Speakers:
- To learn more about the speakers, click HERE
COVID-19:
In-person attendees will be required to follow COVID-19 protocols outlined by Missouri State University (see https://www.missouristate.edu/coronavirus/). For COVID-19 updates specific to Springfield, MO, please visit https://www.springfieldmo.gov/5068/Coronavirus. For those not comfortable attending “in-person”, a virtual option is available to participate in the conference.
Conference Schedule:
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