30-March-2020 SPECIAL NOTICE - COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus)

The health and safety of our members and participants are our first priority. As such, we have decided to run ISIT 2020 as a virtual online conference on the same dates, June 21-26, 2020, in a manner that resembles the in-person experience as much as possible. This has been a very difficult decision, however we believe that it is the best choice given the current circumstances. Further information will be posted regarding the online platform that we will be using for ISIT 2020, as well as the updated registration deadline/cost for accepted papers. More information about registration deadline/cost will be posted soon.

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Previous Notices

17-March-2020

Please know that our thoughts are with those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (Coronavirus). The health and safety of our members and participants are our first priority. We are closely monitoring any specific travel advisories through official channels, which include the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. State Department.

Before traveling to the conference, we recommend that you stay informed of any information your local health agencies may make available and take reasonable precautions to protect yourself. IEEE continues to closely monitor this dynamic situation and will provide updates with any developments.

The following proactive steps are being taken to maintain a safe and healthy environment at the 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT):

• We are committed to following regional jurisdiction guidelines and rules in maintaining a safe environment for our attendees. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines are located here (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public).
• We are working closely with The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles and surrounding venues hosting official IEEE ISIT programming to ensure there are sufficient medical processes in place and sanitation products readily available.
• We are supporting individuals who may be unable to travel to Los Angeles from affected regions.
• We will continue to provide timely WHO and other relevant updates as needed.

10-March-2020 The 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT) is still scheduled to be held as planned, beginning June 21. The safety and well-being of all conference participants is our priority. We will continue to monitor official travel advisories related to the Corona Virus and update the event website to keep you informed. We will also continue to monitor advisories issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as work with our local venue partners to remain current on the city’s preparedness and recommendations. We urge all travelers to keep informed and check for updated information on these sites: