Society for Ambulatory Assessment Conference
We are pleased to announce the Society for Ambulatory Assessment will hold a scientific conference at the University of Melbourne from 15-17th January 2020.
The Society for Ambulatory Assessment (SAA) will hold a conference in Australia for the first time in January 2020. The conference will take place in the architectural award winning Arts West building at the University of Melbourne. The University of Melbourne is only a short walk or tram ride away from Melbourne's city centre, international restaurants, cafes, and bars, parks, and Melbourne Zoo. The SAA2020 conference (Wednesday 15th January to Friday 17th of January) will include symposia, regular and flash talks, and workshops.
Keynote Speakers
- Professor Nicholas Allen
University of Oregon
- Professor Simine Vazire
University of California, Davis
- Professor Andrew Campbell
Dartmouth College
SAA2020 Registration
Step 1. Apply for/Renew your SAA Membership
Memberships for the 2020 calendar year are now available. If you wish to register for the SAA 2020 conference at the discounted member rate, please apply for or renew your SAA membership here.
SAA Membership benefits include
- Reduced registration fees for the SAA Conferences and Workshops
- A membership directory with contact information of all members
- Mailings about SAA and other ambulatory assessment related events and opportunities
IMPORTANT:
To register for the SAA 2020 conference, you do not need to wait for your SAA membership to be approved - as soon as you have completed the SAA membership application / renewal form and paid the membership fee, you may proceed to register for SAA 2020 at the discounted member rates (see below).
Registration cost comparison
Prices in Australian Dollars (A$) | ||||||
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SAA2020 Conference Registration | SAA Annual Membership Fee | Total Cost (M+R) | Member saving! | |||
Non-Member | Member | |||||
Early-bird* | Student / ECR | A$ 240 | A$ 140 | A$ 74 | A$ 214 | A$ 26 |
Full | A$ 470 | A$ 270 | A$ 156 | A$ 426 | A$ 44 | |
Regular | Student / ECR | A$ 370 | A$ 260 | A$ 74 | A$ 334 | A$ 36 |
Full | A$ 650 | A$ 430 | A$ 156 | A$ 586 | A$ 64 |
Prices in EUROS (€) | ||||||
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SAA2020 Conference Registration | SAA Annual Membership Fee | Total Cost (M+R) | Member saving! | |||
Non-Member | Member | |||||
Early-bird* | Student / ECR | 146 € | 85 € | 45 € | 130 € | 16 € |
Full | 286 € | 164 € | 95 € | 259 € | 27 € | |
Regular | Student / ECR | 225 € | 158 € | 45 € | 203 € | 22 € |
Full | 396 € | 262 € | 95 € | 357 € | 39 € |
Prices in US Dollars ($) | ||||||
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SAA2020 Conference Registration | SAA Annual Membership Fee | Total Cost (M+R) | Member saving! | |||
Non-Member | Member | |||||
Early-bird* | Student / ECR | $ 162 | $ 95 | $ 50 | $ 145 | $ 18 |
Full | $ 318 | $ 183 | $ 106 | $ 288 | $ 30 | |
Regular | Student / ECR | $ 250 | $ 176 | $ 50 | $ 226 | $ 24 |
Full | $ 440 | $ 291 | $ 106 | $ 397 | $ 43 |
* Early bird rates apply up to and including the 21st of October 2019
Total cost (M+R) = annual membership + discounted conference registration
Student / ECR - Students and Early Careers Researchers (ECRs) are defined as those currently enrolled in a (matriculated) undergraduate or predoctoral program or received their doctoral or other terminal degree within the past three years.
Price conversions are correct as of the 26th of August 2019. Please check your local conversion rates or visit the XE website for up-to-date information.
US and European attendees, our economic woes are your gain! Coming to Australia has never been cheaper.
Step 2. Register for SAA2020.
When you are ready, please click here to register for the SAA 2020 conference in Melbourne, Australia.
Registration is for all three days of the conference and includes food and drinks each day (excluding dinner).
Step 3. Optional dinner.
Please join us in celebrating the conference with a dinner on Friday the 17th of January 2020. The dinner will be held at the historic University House, Parkville. Price includes food and drinks.
The dinner is an additional price of A$ 75 and can be purchased with your registration.
SAA2020 Program
Each day of SAA2020 will start with a keynote speech, followed by individual talks and symposia, and flash-talks and workshops in the afternoon.
Below is a brief overview of the program. You can view the full program, including talk and presenter details via this SAA Google Sheet.
You can print this full document or easily view on your mobile or laptop.
This printed program will also be provided to all SAA 2020 attendees.
SAA 2020 will be held in the Arts West North Wing (#148) building at The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus.
Day | Event | Room | Time | |
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Wednesday, 15th January 2020 | Coffee / Tea and Registration | Atrium | 9.00am - 9.45am | |
Welcome to SAA 2020 in Australia | Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre (Basement. Room 101) | 9.45am - 10.00am | ||
Keynote speaker | Professor Nicholas Allen | Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre (Basement. Room 101) | 10.00am - 11.00am | |
3 streams of talks |
Stream 1 - Tapping daily life in young adulthood: Novel approaches (and questions) Stream 2 - Methods Stream 3 - Substance Use |
Level 1. Room 156 Level 3. Room 353 Level 5. Room 556 | 11.00am - 12.30pm | |
Lunch | Atrium | 12.30pm - 1.30pm | ||
3 streams of talks |
Stream 1 - Using Experience Sampling to Study Episodic Memory Stream 2 - Personality Dynamics in Daily Life Stream 3 - Body Image |
Level 1. Room 156 Level 3. Room 353 Level 5. Room 556 | 1.30pm - 3.00pm | |
Afternoon tea | Atrium | 3.00pm - 3.30pm | ||
AA Technology / App Workshop |
Presentations about: AWARE Movisens Unforgettable.me MobileQ SEMA3 EAR | Level 3. Room 356 | 3.30pm - 5.30pm | |
Close | 5.30pm | |||
Thursday, 16th January 2020 | Coffee / Tea and Registration | Atrium | 9.00am - 10.00am | |
Keynote speaker | Professor Simine Vazire | Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre (Basement. Room 101) | 10.00am - 11.00am | |
3 streams of talks |
Stream 1 - Getting emotional about exams results: One dataset, four approaches to emotional dynamics Stream 2 - Methods Stream 3 - Substance Use and Clinical Psychology |
Level 1. Room 156 Level 3. Room 353 Level 5. Room 556 | 11.00am - 12.30pm | |
Lunch | Atrium | 12.30pm - 1.30pm | ||
3 streams of talks |
Stream 1 - Ambulatory Assessment to unravel real-life mechanisms underlying human physical activity Stream 2 - Use of ambulatory assessment for interventions Stream 3 - Emotions |
Level 1. Room 156 Level 3. Room 353 Level 5. Room 556 | 1.30pm - 3.00pm | |
Afternoon tea | Atrium | 3.00pm - 3.30pm | ||
Flash-talks | 5 minute flash presentations from students and ECRs | Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre (Basement. Room 101) | 3.30pm - 4.30pm | |
Afternoon Drinks | Atrium | 4.30pm - 6.30pm | ||
SAA General Assembly | Level 4. Room 454 | 5.00pm - 6.00pm | ||
Close | 6.00pm | |||
Friday, 17th January 2020 | Coffee / Tea and Registration | Atrium | 9.00am - 10.00am | |
Keynote speaker | Professor Andrew Campbell | Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre (Basement. Room 101) | 10.00am - 11.00am | |
3 streams of talks |
Stream 1 - Using Ambulatory Assessment to understand factors contributing to alcohol use in emerging adults Stream 2 - Organisational Psychology Stream 3 - Clinical Psychology |
Level 1. Room 156 Level 3. Room 353 Level 5. Room 556 | 11.00am - 12.30pm | |
Lunch | Atrium | 12.30pm - 1.30pm | ||
3 streams of talks |
Stream 1 - Challenges and opportunities in the use of ambulatory assessment data Stream 2 - Emotions and Emotion Regulation in Daily Life in Nurses, Couples, and Students Stream 3 - Developmental Psychology |
Level 1. Room 156 Level 3. Room 353 Level 5. Room 556 | 1.30pm - 3.00pm | |
Afternoon tea | Atrium | 3.00pm - 3.30pm | ||
Mentor session | Register for the Mentor Session here! | Level 3. Room 356 | 3.30pm - 5.00pm | |
Close and Awards | Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre (Basement. Room 101) | 5.00pm | ||
Conference dinner | University House at the Woodward | Starts 6.00pm | ||
Saturday, 18th January 2020 | Enjoy Melbourne! | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
Visiting the University of Melbourne for SAA2020
SAA 2020 will be held at the Arts West North Wing (#148a) - University of Melbourne Parkville Campus.
Getting here
Public transport is your best option.
From Melbourne CBD, you can catch any tram up Swanston Street to Tram stop 1 - The University of Melbourne. Tram #s 1 and 6 then proceed further to Carlton North and Brunswick East.
You can also catch Tram #19 to stop 11 - Melbourne University/Royal Parade. This tram then proceeds up Parkville and Brunswick.
Plan your journey
The tramTRACKER is a free mobile applicaiton which provides real-time information on trams based on your location, as well as assistance with route planning.
You can also use PTV to plan your journey online - as well as information trains and buses if you are staying further away from the campus.
For printable maps, including ones with wheelchair access please visit UniMelb Maps
Cycling and Bicycle Parks
There are bike parking facilities all around Arts West, but also in the old underground car park nearby. For all the info you need to travel to and park your bike on campus, see:
- https://sustainablecampus.unimelb.edu.au/transport
- http://uom.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=813244bb2cc548d48801ff313fc5dd3e
Parking
Parking on campus is very limited. For the most up-to-date information about parking around Parkville campus, please visit Campus Services
Accommodation
The University of Melbourne Parkville Campus is very centrally located with plenty of places to stay within walking distance of the campus and Melbourne CBD.
Please note the January is a quiet time on campus but also school holidays so accommodation prices may be on the rise.
Suburbs within walking distance of the Parkville Campus
- Melbourne CBD
- Carlton and Carlton North
- Parkville
- Fitzroy
- Brunswick and Brunswick East
- Collingwood
Quest Carlton on Finlay
We have organised a special rate with Quest Carlton on Finlay. Simply add the code UMCON2020 when making your booking at https://www.questapartments.com.au
1 Bedroom Apartments: $170 per night
2 Bedroom Apartments: $220 per night
Parking: $22 per night (Must be booked at time of reservation)
Food
Coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided on all three days of the conference. However, should you need an early coffee fix or dinner options, please see the hotly debated list below. People of Melbourne will debate the best places to eat for hours on end so approach with caution but do take the time to ask someone about their favourite Italian restaurant, explore Melbourne's laneways, and must-eat lists.
This list is by no means exhaustive!
Name | Suburb | Details |
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Standing Room | Parkville | Great coffee |
Carte Crepes | Parkville |
Great coffee and crepes - just around the corner from the conference venue |
House of Cards | Parkville |
Great coffee and light meals with a good conscience |
Vertue Coffee Roasters Seven Seeds IMA Project Café | Carlton | Delicious brunch options |
Heart Attack and Vine | Carlton |
Try the Porchetta sandwich for lunch and tapas for dinner |
Shakahari | Carlton | All around tasty |
Capitano D.O.C. | Carlton | Delicious pizza and pasta |
Pidapippo | Carlton |
Best gelati (Do not start a debate with Nerisa on this) |
Gerald’s Bar | Carlton North | Beloved local bar |
Meat Maiden | CBD |
Underground restaurant that smacks you in the face with smoked meat |
Tipo 00 | CBD | Well known Italian establishment |
Chin Chin | CBD |
Popular Melbourne visit but can be hard to get a table. Get in early |
Cumulus Inc | CBD | Pricey but delicious. Instagram dream venue. |
Belles Hot Chicken | Fitzroy & CBD | Hot delicious chicken |
Smith and Daughters | Fitzroy | Best known vegan place in Melbourne |
Vegie Bar Transformer | Fitzroy | Wide-ranging and tasty vegetarian options |
Bad Frankies | Fitzroy | Great bar and delicious toasties! |
Above Board | Collingwood | Amazing cocktails |
Stomping Ground | Collingwood | Locally brewed beer and good pub food |
Bowl Bowl Dumpling | Collingwood | Cheap and amazing dumplings |
There is also Union House which has a series of cheap eats and a Foodworks Convenience Store.
Best Student Presentation at SAA2020.
We are offering a $500 prize for the best student presentation at the conference!
Please vote for your best student presentation via this link.
The Best Student Presentation and Student and Early Career Research Travel awards will be presented at the conference close, from 5.00pm on Friday the 17th of January 2020. Please join us then to congratulate these students and farewell the conference.
Student and Early Career Researcher Travel Awards
Our generous sponsors have provided funding to support international students or early career researchers to attend the Society for Ambulatory Assessment 2020 Conference in Melbourne, Australia!
Congratulations to all our award winners who are making significant contributions to the field of ambulatory assessment. We look forward to seeing each of their presentations at SAA 2020!
- The ilumivu student and early career researcher travel award - $1000 AUD
- Egon Dejonckheere (KU Leuven)
- The Lifedata student and early career researcher travel award - $1000 AUD
- Award winner - Nicholas C Jacobson (Dartmouth College)
- SAA 2020 Conference student and early career researcher travel award - $1000 AUD
- Award winners Shirlene Wang (University of Southern California) and Jessie Sun (University of California, Davis)
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We would also like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the conference!
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