Dates and Deadlines

Important dates and deadlines for VSS 2024. Date Deadline August 15 Call for Graphics for Website Banner September 18 Website Banner Competition Opens October 12 Membership Opens October 12 Abstract Submissions Open October 12 Symposium Submissions Open November 9 Symposium Submissions Deadline November 15 Satellite Event Applications Open November 20 T-shirt Design Competition Opens November […]

Transportation

Airport Information Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 30 miles from the TradeWinds Island Resorts. See Ground Transportation from Tampa International Airport. St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is 20 miles from the TradeWinds Island Resorts, however there are very few flights servicing this airport. See Ground Transportation from St. Pete Clearwater International Airport. Orlando International […]

Hotel FAQ

Does the TradeWinds require a deposit to book a reservation?Yes, a one-night room and tax guarantee is required to secure your room. Is the hotel deposit refundable if I have to cancel my room reservation?Yes, your hotel deposit is fully refundable until 5 days prior to arrival. Is there a waiting list if the hotel […]

Accommodations

VSS 2024 Hotel Reservations The 24th annual meeting of the Vision Sciences Society will be held at the Tradewinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Florida. VSS has negotiated special room rates for the TradeWinds Island Grand and the RumFish Beach Resort hotels for the 2024 meeting. All rates are for single or double occupancy. […]

Abstract Review

The Abstract Review Committee evaluates all submitted abstracts. Abstracts submitted for talk sessions and/or travel grants are assessed by two reviewers; all other abstracts are assessed by one reviewer. Reviewers are chosen whose area of expertise matches the topic of your abstract. Abstract Rating Abstracts submitted for talk sessions and/or travel grants are reviewed on […]

Undergraduate Just-In-Time Poster Submissions

VSS 2024 is pleased to announce that the “Just-In-Time” poster sessions for undergraduate students working on independent research projects are now open for submissions. Posters will be presented in person at the annual meeting in one of two sessions, either Saturday, May 18 or Monday, May 20. VSS welcomes and encourages submissions from a diverse […]

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstracts are submitted through your MyVSS account. You must be a member to submit an abstract. Each member may submit one abstract as first author. The first author must be a current member in good standing (for 2024). Accepted and presented abstracts are published in the meeting program and online in the Journal of Vision. Abstract […]

Meeting Registration

Registration Fees Registration Type EarlyDecember 15, 2023 – February 28, 2024 StandardFebruary 29, 2024 – April 20, 2024 LateApril 21, 2024 – May 22, 2024 Undergraduate Student Member $155 $155 $240 Research Assistant/Post-Baccalaureate $185 $235 $275 Graduate Student Member $185 $235 $275 Postdoctoral Member $270 $330 $390 Regular Member $385 $455 $515 Emeritus $185 $235 […]

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