Conference Announcements
August 22, 2011 at 08:56 PM Dear Friends
The European Association of Fish Pathologists and the Local Organising Committee we cordially invite you to participate in the fifteenth International Conference of the Association. The conference will be held at the Radisson Blu Resort, Split opened in August 2010 as an international four-star hotel. A step away from magnificent beaches, Radisson Blu Resort offers one of the most luxurious bases from which to explore the stunning Adriatic coast. Overlooking the magnificent Adriatic Sea and the Dalmatian Islands, this resort is designed to the highest standards offering rooms with balconies and great views of the sea.
Radisson Blu Resort, Split - http://www.radissonblu.com/resort-split
The Conference will begin with registration (16:00-18:00) and a get-together on Sunday 11th September from 19.00 on the south terrace of Hotel Radisson Blu (through “Door Bar”, on the upper floor).
From Monday 12th to Thursday 15th September there will a full scientific programme of Keynotes, oral presentations, dedicated poster sessions, workshops and roundtables starting at 0930 on the 12 September.. An EAFP plenary session is also scheduled.
On Thursday, 15th September the scientific programme of the Conference will close with the traditional Conference Banquet at theThe Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments.
On Friday 16th September, there will be two optional study visits; one to Krka National park (including shellfish culture facility) and the second to a tuna rearing facility at the Island of Brač. The visit can be purchased separately (see registration form).
The primary means of communication for the conference will be by poster, which will be facilitated by dedicated sessions each day that do not overlap with other activities. The format introduced in 1995, of oral sessions on selected topics introduced by expert keynote speakers, has been retained for the 15thInternational Conference. Submissions offered for oral presentation will be subject to peer-review. In addition, there will be a number of workshops on subjects of interest to fish and shellfish pathologists, as well as roundtable discussions on more specific topics. The Conference Centre can accommodate smaller meetings of EU project partners and we encourage members to avail of this facility. However, room hire and associated costs are not covered by the EAFP and must be paid in advance. For details, please contact VenEvent (conference agency) mailto:eafp@venevent.com
In addition to the scientific programme the Local Organisers have put together an extensive social programme both for delegates and accompanying persons.
We look forward to meeting you at the conference and we are certain that you will enjoy Split and the surroundings.
The official language of the conference is English.
Schedule of events is available for download.
Oral presentations programme, please click here
Regards
Jose A. Garcia
For information on the scientific programme
Dr Jose A. Garcia
Dpto. Sanidad Animal
Fac. Veterinaria
Univ. Complutense de Madrid
Avda. Puerta de Hierro s/n
28040-Madrid (Spain)
Tel: +34 91 3943845
Fax: +34 91 3943908
Email: mailto: gcabrera@vet.ucm.es
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