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  • Ecology and evolutionary biology
  • Scientific communication and professional development

Background:

  • Conferences are crucial for professional development in science.
  • Online and virtual formats present novel opportunities for scientific exchange.
  • Open science practices are increasingly integrated into ecological and evolutionary research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of online conferences for scientific growth.
  • To highlight how open science concepts can enhance online conference experiences.
  • To provide guidance for planning effective online scientific gatherings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on online conferences and professional development.
  • Overview of open science principles relevant to scientific communication.
  • Synthesis of strategies for optimizing online conference engagement and learning.

Main Results:

  • Online conferences offer diverse and innovative ways to communicate the scientific process.
  • Existing open science tools facilitate broader sharing and learning in ecology and evolution.
  • Effective planning is key to maximizing the benefits of online scientific meetings.

Conclusions:

  • Online conferences are valuable platforms for scientific professional development.
  • Integrating open science enhances the scope and impact of virtual scientific exchange.
  • Strategic planning can unlock significant learning and innovation opportunities in online conferences.