2022 is the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the DPC. To mark this, the DPC is sponsoring participation in iPres for its entire membership around the world.
The Executive Board has set aside funds to meet the registration fee for one in-person conference delegate from every DPC member. This unique offer is designed to ensure a wide representation of the DPC community at the conference, especially by those who would not otherwise be able to participate. This offer is made in good faith to add value and expanding participation. It should not substitute existing budgets. Where in-person attendance is impossible, online attendance can be substituted.
Nominations for these sponsored places can only be made by an organization’s designated DPC contact. The nomination should confirm that the application has been considered and endorsed on behalf of the member, and that other sources of funding either are not available or not sufficient. The Executive Board particularly encourages applications that support:
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Early years’ professionals or junior members of staff who might not normally be able to attend
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Those who would face barriers to attendance, such as lack of access to funding or difficulties receiving approval for development opportunities
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First time attendees
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Additional attendance by agencies already committed to sending one or more delegates.
Nominations which do not meet these criteria may be returned. Details of eligibility and the nomination process are included below.
Nominations are due by 07:00 (UTC) on Tuesday 31st May 2022 (click here to see your local time).
Eligibility, Inclusions and Exclusions
Eligibility
All DPC members are eligible to nominate one candidate for a funded in-person registration. Nominations should be submitted through the organization’s designated DPC contact, to confirm that the application has been endorsed and that other sources of funding either are not available or not sufficient. Prospective members, whose application to join the DPC has been submitted by the deadline are invited to apply.
The Executive Board particularly encourages nominations on behalf of:
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Early years’ professionals or junior members of staff who might not normally be able to attend
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Those who would face barriers to attendance, such a lack of access to funding or difficulties receiving approval for development opportunities
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First time attendees
It also encourages nominations which create an additional attendance by agencies already committed to sending one or more delegates.
Organizations
Nominations are welcome from officers, staff and affiliates of the organizations listed as members of the DPC on the Coalition’s website and who will be members of the DPC at the time of the conference. The form should be submitted by the designated DPC contact for the member organization who will make the nomination on behalf of their organization (please email info@dpconline.org if this contact is unknown). Consortia and funders may nominate their members or their grant holders; see below.
Consortia
In addition, individuals associated with or funded through agencies that are members of the DPC, or are associate with consortia are eligible so long as they are endorsed by the main DPC contact within the agency. The DPC may discuss the nomination with the designated contacts as part of the assessment.
Inclusions and Exclusions
This offer provides one full in person delegate per DPC member. It includes in person access to workshop and tutorials, all conference sessions including lunches and refreshments provided at the venue. It includes the welcome reception and conference dinner and the conference app. It provides access to recordings and afterwards, and access to the online conference platform. In the event that the attendee cannot attend in person they may opt to become a virtual delegate instead. The offer is subject to standard terms and conditions, including cancellation and transfer policies and does not include travel or accommodation or other incidental costs.
Prospective Members, Recent Hires, Personal Members and Allies
Organizations or individuals seeking to join the DPC must have their membership application approved on or by the deadline to qualify. Prospective members not able to make this deadline may should contact the DPC office to confirm the status of their application. New hires, staff coming into post between the application deadline and the opening of the conference, are also eligible though this should be explained on the nomination form. These funded places are not available to non-members, nor to honorary personal members or organizations allied to the DPC.
To join the DPC see: https://www.dpconline.org/about/join-us
Nominations
Nominations should be made using the application form below and submitted by the given deadline. Nominations which are ineligible, or which arrive after the deadline will be declined. Nominations which do not match one or more of the criteria will be returned with a view to re-submission.