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E-news 2012/07
Dear Participants,
AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly will commence in about two weeks from 13 to 17 August, 2012 at the Resorts World Convention Centre on Singapore’s Sentosa Island where over 2, 000 participants will be convening at this meeting.
The comprehensive scientific program features the AOGS Axford Lectures, Section Distinguished Lectures and Public Lectures, all to be delivered by authorities in their fields and 1860 presentations covering Atmospheric Sciences, Bio Geosciences, Hydrological Sciences, Ocean Sciences, Planetary Sciences, Solar & Terresterial Sciences, Solid Earth Sciences and Interdisciplinary Geosciences. The Geosciences World Community Exhibition will be the major accompanying event. Additionally, sponsored forums and receptions by publishers.
Do also make time to meet friends and speakers over beer and Singapore’s favorite dishes at the Welcome Reception. For exploring Singapore, take advantage of “AOGS Navigator”, a complimentary air-conditioned coach service provided exclusively for participants allowing you the freedom to hop on and off at any designated stop. See you in Singapore!
Some useful information
- The Venue - Resorts World Convention Centre, Singapore (RWCC)
Add: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
Tel: (65) 6577 8888 Fax: (65) 6577 8890 Email: enquiries@rwsentosa.com
Directions: http://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2012/public.asp?page=venue.htm
- Registration Hours (Level 1 of RWCC)
- Sun, 12 Aug – 2pm to 7pm
- Mon, 13 Aug – 7:30am to 6pm (Closes 1:30pm; Re-opens 3:15pm)
- Tue to Fri, 14 to 17 Aug – 9am to 5pm
- Mon, 13 Aug from 8.30am to 8.30pm – All Happening at Compass Ballroom (RWCC Basement 2)
8:30am: Technical Sessions (Ends 12.30pm)
8:30am: Exhibition Opens (Closes 8.30pm)
2:00pm: Opening, Welcome & Axford Lectures
4.30pm: General Assembly
6:00pm: Welcome Reception (Closes 8.30pm)
Detailed Scientific Program: http://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2012/public.asp?page=program.htm
- WIFI, Internet Stations, Coffee/Tea & All Other Guilty Pleasures
Throughout the joint assembly, the meeting rooms, exhibition hall and surrounding areas will be WIFI enabled.
Fixed line internet stations in the exhibition hall will also be available from Mon, 13 Aug to Thu, 16 Aug.
Guilty pleasures (popcorn, ice cream, etc) accompany all poster sessions from Tue, 14 Aug to Thu, 16 Aug
AM/PM coffee/tea in the exhibition hall from Mon, 13 Aug to Thu, 16 Aug
AM/PM coffee/tea outside meeting rooms (Level 1, East Lobby) on Fri, 17 Aug
- Meet the Editor Session cum Lunch, Courtesy of AOGS and World Scientific Publishing
Wed, 15 Aug from 12.30pm to 2pm at Leo 2 (RWCC Level 1)
Talk 1: "AOGS Volume series: Past, Present, Future" By Kenji SATAKE, The University of Tokyo
Talk 2: "Ocean Science: Current Challenges" By Jianping GAN, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Book launch of AOGS series and Discussion session on Advances in Geosciences: Future Plans & New Initiatives
- Special Deal – Purchase Advances in Geosciences (ADGEO) at Offer Price - Till 31 Dec 2012
4-Volume Set at US$390/£257/S$515 View Information Here
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