{"id":6728,"date":"2020-03-16T15:40:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T15:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.simbhq.org\/sbfc\/?page_id=6728"},"modified":"2020-04-21T14:35:17","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T14:35:17","slug":"cancelled","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.simbhq.org\/sbfc\/cancelled\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancelled"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2020 Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals has been cancelled<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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SIMB cancels the 42nd Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals due to health concerns around COVID-19 coronavirus<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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FAQs<\/h2>\n

Question \u2013 Where can I get up-to-date information related to actions being implemented related to the cancellation of the meeting?<\/strong>
\nPlease visit www.simbhq.org\/sbfc<\/a> for updates.

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Question \u2013 Will my fees (registration, special events, etc.) be refunded? When?<\/strong>
\nYes, your meeting registration fees will be refunded however associated fees such as wire transfer fees or membership fees will not be funded.<\/p>\n

If a confirmation\/invoice of the refund is needed, please contact registrar@simbhq.org<\/a>.

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Question \u2013 Will SIMB assist with the cancellation of my travel and hotel reservations?<\/strong>
\nAs each individual has made their own hotel reservations please contact the Astor Crowne Plaza directly or your alternate lodging provider.<\/p>\n

As to travel, most transportation providers have made special provision to address COVID-19 related issues. Please contact your airline\/transportation provider directly.

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Question \u2013 I am an exhibitor \u2013 what happens to the fees I paid?<\/strong>
\nContact Tina Hockaday, tina.hockaday@simbhq.org<\/a> to apply for a full refund for any exhibit fees paid. Associated fees such as wire transfer fees or membership fees will not be funded.

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Question: I am a sponsor \u2013 will my sponsorship fees be refunded?<\/strong>
\nYes. Sponsor fees will be refunded as soon as possible. Associated fees such as wire transfer fees or membership fees will not be funded.

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Question \u2013 I was scheduled to give a talk in New Orleans \u2013 what happens to my abstract? Can I withdraw it? <\/strong>
\nYour abstract can be withdrawn however the program chairs are discussing options for dissemination of abstracts.

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Question \u2013 I already withdrew my abstract \u2013 can I take advantage of the options being developed for sharing my research?<\/strong>
\nYes, you will be contacted directly with information about your options.

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Question \u2013 If I choose to participate in the options for sharing my presentation, will I still receive a refund of my registration fees?<\/strong>
\nYes, all registration fees are being refunded regardless of whether you choose to take advantage of the presentation options.

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Question \u2013 Will the SIMB annual meeting in San Francisco in August be cancelled?<\/strong>
\nAs of now, no decisions to cancel have been made with regard to other 2020 SIMB meetings.
\nPlease consult SIMB meeting webpages for the most up-to-date information or feel free to call SIMB directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Questions? Contact registrar@simbhq.org<\/a>.<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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