Nocturnes and Impromptus

In past years, Balisage has used the conference meetings rooms in the evenings for less formal sessions than those on the regular program. However, declining interest has led us to suggest that conference attendees spend their evenings socializing with other conference attendees, enjoying the restaurants and local activities.

What are Nocturnes and Impromptus?

Nocturnes

Attendees who would like to make a presentation to the Balisage attendees but who were not selected by the conference committee to be on the regular program may apply to make presentations in the evenings, after the regular conference program. Any conference attendee who wants to give a Nocturne presentation should put their name and the topic on the Nocturnes and Impromptus application list.

Impromptus

Impromptus are discussions, meetings, or presentations on any topic of interest to conference attendees.

Impromptus are often follow-on discussions from conference papers, for example, if there are more questions for a speaker than there is time to accommodate during the day. Any conference attendee who wants to organize an Impromptu should put their name and the topic on the Nocturnes and Impromptus application list.