One aim of AIMOS is to give researchers and other stakeholders the opportunity to develop new research tools, collaborations, and outputs. Follow up on your AIMOS conference experience with a 3-day writing retreat (2-5 December) at the beautiful Waihōanga River Lodge and Retreat. The retreat offers writing and meeting spaces, catered meals, excellent wifi; all set in a beautiful forest setting just 90 minutes from Wellington, with easy access to the river and excellent hiking trails. Use this time to turn your AIMOS hackathons into reality, meet with your colleagues, or just work on your own projects.

Attendance is limited to 25 people, and we will keep a waiting list. A range of accommodation options is available, but most involve shared dorm-style accommodation (3-5 people, bottom bunks only!) or double bedrooms in a shared cottage. Think of it as a very nice backpackers with great wifi. We will contact you after registration to make sleeping arrangements. Fee includes 3 nights accommodation, all meals and snacks (BYO alcohol). We will arrange carpooling to the lodge, or drop-off/pick-up at the nearest train station. We’ll also have a couple of guitars on hand for the musically-inclined, and a good collection of board games.