Welcome
About the meeting
The meeting of the Chilean Society of Statistics (SOCHE) is a bi-annual local meeting bringing together leading experts and talented young researchers working on applications and theory of statistics. The meeting of SOCHE also offers a unique opportunity for statisticians in academia, industry, and government to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beginning statisticians, including current students, can learn from and interact with senior members of the profession.
Scientific Committee
- Castro, Mauricio (SOCHE, UC, MiDaS)
- Jara, Alejandro (UC, MiDaS)
- Quintana, Fernando (UC, MiDaS)
Conference venue
The workshop will be held in Hotel Dreams Puerto Varas, Chile, October 21st to 25th, 2019.
Keynote Speakers
Programme
Abstract Submission
Abstracts MUST be submitted electronically via the submission form by the given deadline of August 15, 2019.
Abstracts received via fax, e-mail or received after the deadline will not be accepted and therefore will not be considered for the programme.
Authors may submit one poster or one oral presentation only.
A preferred presentation method should be selected during the submission from the following options: Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation.
All abstracts must be written in English.
Only the name of the presenting auhtor is required for submitting the abstract. Other authors can be inluded in the abstract section of the form.
The abstract length is between 400 - 500 words.
Registration
The Conference registration fees, in Chilean pesos, are as follows:
| Period | SOCHE members | Students | Non SOCHE members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until August 31st, 2019 | 150,000 | 50,000 | 250,000 |
| From August 31st, 2019 | 180,000 | 60,000 | 300,000 |
Payment of conference fees in Chilean pesos must accompany all registration forms. Payment is made by bank transfer. A proof of payment (either a scan, a photo or a PDF) is needed to complete the registration form. No registration will be confirmed until the correct payment is received and verified. Bank details are:
- Account holder: Sociedad Chilena de Estadística
- Account holder id: 65.020.003-9
- Bank name: Banco Santander
- Bank account number: 64898981
Practical information
Local information
Time difference to London
Time zone GMT/UTC: -4 hours (+/- changes due to summertime/daylight saving).
Climate, weather
22ºC - 10ºC (72ºF - 50ºF) in January to 12ºC - 10ºC (53ºF - 50ºF) in July with most of the rain falling between May and August
Population
45,000 approximately.
Touristic information
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. With a great choice of open-air adventures, distinctive Chilean-German traditions, and a truly stunning natural setting, it is no wonder many visitors to southern Chile make a bee-line for Puerto Varas, an enchanting town with a sweeping lakeside promenade and magnificent views of the distant volcanoes from the shores of peaceful Lake Llanquihue.
For more touristic information please click here.
Getting there
By bus: There is very frequent minibus ($800 CLP as of Dec. 2015) service from Puerto Montt, as well as regular bus service from other cities. Tur-bus, Cruz del Sur, and Pullman offer overnight service from Santiago for a very reasonable price. Semi-cama seats lean back halfway, salon cama even more. Snack and breakfast included for a small fee.
By plane: The nearest airport is "El Tepual (IATA:PMC)" in Puerto Montt, about 30 km. from Puerto Varas, which has regular flights to Santiago, Punta Arenas, Balmaceda and other airports served by LATAM and Sky Airline. From the airport you can take a taxi for $20,000 CLP (cost as per Dec. 2015) directly into Puerto Varas or you can take a bus (Andrés Tour) from the airport to the main bus terminal in Puerto Montt for $2,500 CLP (cost as per Dec. 2015). The desk to book a Taxi or the bus to Puerto Montt is located in the baggage claim area. A more economic route to Puerto Varas from the airport (compared to the taxi) would be to take the Andean Tour bus from the airport to Puerto Montt and from the bus terminal take a Micro-bus to Puerto Varas for an additional $800 CLP (cost as per Dec. 2015). Other transfer option is Survip , they offer private taxis, from $15.000 CLP, (cost as per Ago. 2017) www.survip.cl.
By train: There is a railroad station in Puerto Varas with daily trains running north to Victoria and 13 other cities in between, as well as Puerto Montt to the south. There is also an additional daily train between Osorno and Puerto Montt.
Other: You can take the Lake Crossing from Bariloche, Argentina. This is generally done via a tour agency and generally costs between $250-300.
Get around
The city is pretty compact and walkable. Buses also leaves from Del Salvador to take passengers down to the southern part of the town. Buses to Frutillar depart from Gramado and San Bernardo. Buses to Enseneda depart from Walker Martinez and San Bernardo. Buses to Puerto Montt depart from Del Salvador near Santa Isabel supermarket. The first two can also be acessed at Del Salvador. The Colectivos and Minibuses regularly depart also from there (400-500 CLP around Town).
Housing information
Poster Specifications and Guidelines
Posters will be limited to 110 cm high by 80 cm wide. The provided poster board will be 210 cm high by 110 cm wide and mounted on stands. Your number will be displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the board.
Posters must be presented using the poster boards provided by the Conference and may be contiguous. Presenters may not use their own self-contained displays. Due to space constraints, no tables or electricity will be provided. No audiovisual equipment is permitted for poster presentations.
Posters will be affixed by double faced tape. A limited supply of double faced tape will be provided by MiDaS, but we recommend you bring a supply with you.
The author/presenter(s) are expected to remain by his/her/their poster during the special poster session. We suggest that you be in place by your poster at least five minutes prior to the beginning of the session, if possible.
Set Up: Posters must be in place no later than 9:30 am Thursday morning of the conference. Preference is for the posters to be set up on Thursday, between the hours of 8:30 am and 9:00 am.
Removal: Posters must be removed between the hours of 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Thursday. Please note that poster display boards will be dismantled and removed at X pm on Thursday, so please have your poster down by this time. If not, the conference organizers are not responsible for lost or damaged posters removed by the display board vendor. Posters and display materials not removed and left behind will be discarded by the hotel.
Your poster must include the following: The title of the presentation and a list of authors. Letters in the title should be at least 1 inch high. We suggest that any lettering on your poster be legible from a distance of 6 to 10 feet and bold. Avoid the use of serif fonts, as they are difficult to read from a distance. Sans serif fonts, such as Veranda, are much easier for attendees to read.
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