The BNP-ISBA clauses for the biennial BNP World Meeting


  1. Relationship between the Section and BNP World Meeting:
    • The Section Chair appoints the Scientific Chair of the Meeting.
    • The Scientific Committee will be comprised of:
      • 3 members of the Section: the Chair, Chair-Elect, and Program Chair,
      • up to 3 appointments by the Local Organizing Committee,
      • any remaining appointments to be made by the Scientific Chair to ensure diversity (historically, the Scientific Committee has been composed of 10 to 12 members).
  2. Surplus from BNP World Meetings:
    • Upfront funding from the Section and ISBA given under the condition of a registration fee discount for ISBA members is a loan, to be paid back in case of a surplus.
    • Any additional surplus is expected to be donated to the BNP-ISBA Section.
  3. Registation system:
    • Local organizers may use the ISBA on-line registration and credit card billing system, to simplify organization for them.
  4. Code of conduct:

The BNP-ISBA clauses for the BNP Networking Workshops


  1. Relationship between the Section and BNP Networking Workshops:
    • The Section Chair appoints the Scientific Chair of the Workshop.
    • The Scientific Committee will be comprised of:
      • 2 members of the Section: the Secretary and the Treasurer,,
      • 2 appointments by the Local Organizing Committee,
      • any remaining appointments to be made by the Scientific Chair to ensure diversity.
  2. Contents of the scientific program:
    • A significant part of the program is devoted to early career researchers.
  3. Surplus from BNP Networking Workshops:
    • Upfront funding from the Section and ISBA given under the condition of a registration fee discount for ISBA members is a loan, to be paid back in case of a surplus.
    • Any additional surplus is expected to be donated to the BNP-ISBA Section.
  4. Registation system:
    • Local organizers may use the ISBA on-line registration and credit card billing system, to simplify organization for them.
  5. Code of conduct: