Requests for Peripheral Meeting Space

A limited number of meeting rooms are available for meetings held in conjunction with AbSciCon2015. Although space and resources are limited, requests will be reviewed in a timely and equitable manner.  The following criteria must be met for peripheral meetings to be approved.

Criteria for Meeting Space Requests —

  • Must not be an independent science session to be held within the scope of AbSciCon2015
  • Must discuss science or mission planning activities, education/public outreach activities, or business matters of mission activities
  • Are not scheduled during the technical sessions or official events of AbSciCon

Peripheral meetings will only be scheduled between Sunday, June 14, and Friday, June 19, 2015.

Food and beverage service for peripheral meetings must be independently arranged for by the group with Hilton Chicago. No outside food or beverage service is allowed in meeting rooms.

Questions should be directed to Elizabeth Wagganer.

Requests must be submitted using the form provided below and must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (GMT -6) on April 30, 2015.

Requests received after this time will be placed on a waiting list, and will only be considered if space is available.

Submit the peripheral meeting request form