Event Description
This is a dual-purpose event - it will serve as the 2023 general meetings for both CAMS-Net and AfriqAir and an air pollution conference for air pollution in Africa.
CAMS-Net - https://camsnet.org
The Clean Air Monitoring and Solutions Network, or CAMS-Net, is a National Science Foundation-funded project aimed at creating an international “network of networks” that will facilitate the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and data in order to improve the usage and application of low-cost sensor air quality data.
AfriqAir - www.afriqair.org
Africa qualité de l’air (AfriqAir) is a new hybrid air quality monitoring network with over 50 low-cost sensors and reference-grade monitors mainly in urban areas across 11 African countries. Research objectives include evaluation of sensor performance across the different climates in Africa, integration of ground sensor data with satellite data to expand spatial data coverage, verification of air quality models, and investigation of air pollution health effects.
Schedule
March 7 - Tutorials
- Hands-on Low-cost sensor training (basics of use, calibration, data analysis)
- Data sharing and access - Presented by OpenAQ
- Hands-on regulatory-grade monitor training (PM and gas monitors)
- Open-access satellite data access and usage
- Open-access simple modeling tool usage
March 8 - Announcements and networking
- Intro and welcome from CMU-Africa and AFRETEC
- CAMS-Net Intro and welcome
- Keynote panel on recent advances in African air quality (see panel here)
- CAMS-Net general meeting
- AfriqAir announcements
- Breakout sessions
- Group dinner in Kigali
March 9 - Scientific Presentations and posters
- Poster and platform presentations - please submit your abstracts by Jan 30!
- Discussion Panels:
- Getting most out of LCS
- African gov't actions on AQ and LCS use by regulatory agencies
- Combining LCS with other data streams/innovations
- LCS use in health/impact studies
- Breakout sessions
March 10 - Left open for Side Meetings
- Email coordinators if you would like to host a side meeting!
Registration
Registration is free but required and done through Indico. First create an Indico account if you do not have one:
then use the "Registration" tab on the left of this page to complete registration for the event.
Conference Abstract Requirements and Submission
Abstract submission should be done through the Call for Abstracts tab on this Indico page. Abstracts for both poster and platform presentations should be limited to no more than 250 words and be given a clear and concise title.
Abstracts related to the following areas will be given priority for platform presentations, but related work is also welcome:
- Ambient air pollution
- Indoor air pollution
- Raising public awareness on air pollution
- Collaboration and innovation in research
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Nov 1, 2022 - Abstract submission and registration opens
- Dec 31, 2022 - Abstract submission closes
- Jan 1, 2023 - Travel support request deadline
- Feb 1, 2023 - Late-breaking poster submission deadline
- Mar 1, 2023 - Registration closes
- Mar 7, 2023 - Conference starts
Travel Support
CMU-Africa can provide assistance with hotel booking. If using a conference-affiliated hotel, transportation to/from the CMU-Africa campus will be provided for all attendees.
Monetary support for air travel, hotel stay, and other expenses can be extended to attendees from all LMICs. Please indicate a request for assistance and provide the information required at the time of registration.
