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=== November meeting ===
=== November meeting ===


In November (or December) of the preceding year, the PC meets to establish the general program (emphasis, scope) and draw up a list of possible invited speakers. Previous to the meeting, there may have been a period in which EPS members could have presented (anonymous) suggestions for invited speakers (web interface, provided by the LOC). The precise dates of the various phases (see time line above) will also be established.
In November (or December) of the preceding year, the PC meets to establish the general program (emphasis, scope) and draw up a list of possible invited speakers. Previous to the meeting, there may have been a period in which EPS members could have presented (anonymous) suggestions for invited speakers ('open forum' web interface, provided by the LOC). The precise dates of the various phases (see time line above) will also be established.


As a rule, a specific speaker cannot be invited if he has already been an invited speaker in the preceding two conferences. This rule is meant to give up-and-coming talents a fair chance at being invited.
As a rule, a specific speaker cannot be invited if he has already been an invited speaker in the preceding two conferences. This rule is meant to give up-and-coming talents a fair chance at being invited.


Usually, an [http://www.iop.org IOP] representative attends the meeting to discuss the [http://iopscience.iop.org/0741-3335/ PPCF] special issue (procedure and cost).
Usually, an [http://www.iop.org IOP] representative attends the meeting to discuss the [http://iopscience.iop.org/0741-3335/ PPCF] special issue (procedure and cost).
Representatives of the [http://www.aps.org APS] and [http://www.jps.or.jp JPS] may attend this meeting and/or the March meeting.


=== March meeting ===
=== March meeting ===