IFOMPT Conference Model Review

• Nathan Hutting (Chair)
• Marion Schreiner
• Chris Mercer
• Elaine Maheu
• Megan Donaldson
• Bart Vanthillo
• Lily Bautista
• Ingrid du Toit

To provide guidance and advice to the EC regarding the IFOMPT conference model and its application.

Members must belong to a MO, AMO, or RIG of IFOMPT. Members who represent some of the many the different facets of IFOMPT.

Objective 1 (By end 2026): Review the current conference model and suggest practical enhancements to be ready to call for expressions of interest for the 2032 conference in early 2027.

Objective 2 Explore alternative conference models and implementation of the conference offering for the conferences post 2032.

Objective 3 (By early 2028):  Together with EC and in consultation with the membership, develop a new fit for purpose conference policy for the post 2032 conference offering.

The Chair will be responsible for ensuring effective communication between the advisory group and the EC.

The Task Force will work remotely using email, video conferencing, online meeting platforms, or any other technology as needed to enable fair and reasonable consideration of any matters. All documents will be available to members in electronic format, information contained in documents is confidential to IFOMPT staff, the Task Force, and the EC.

Members of the Task Force will comply with IFOMPT’s conflict of interest policy and code of conduct policy, and any other relevant policies, at all times. Members will declare any matters that may create a true or perceived conflict of interest or bias at the start of each meeting and at other times as required by policies.

The Task Force cannot invite further individuals onto the group without the specific agreement of the EC.