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Lausanne, 16 February 2006
ref. PR06001


Call for papers: fib symposium, Dubrovnik, May 2007

The fib Croatian Member Group have announced that abstracts are now being accepted for next year's fib symposium, on the theme: "Concrete Structures - Stimulators of Development". The symposium will take place from 20-23 May 2007, in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and will address the following topics:
1. Concrete structures connecting mainland and islands
2. Concrete structures in energy production
3. New materials
4. Analysis
5. Durability

These topics were identified as playing important roles in fostering regional and national development and prosperity. As stated by Zeljko Zderic, president of the Organising Committee, the main objective of the symposium is "to stimulate and coordinate innovative ideas and projects and direct us all to development that will lead to a better world for us and for our children".

The deadline to submit an abstract of 200-300 words relevant to one of the above topics is 30 June 2006. Notification of acceptance will be made by 30 September 2006; accepted authors will then have until 31 January 2007 to provide their full papers for publication in the symposium proceedings.

A commercial exhibition will be held in parallel with the symposium at the same venue, offering an ideal opportunity for companies to display their products and services.

Dubrovnik is situated in southern Croatia, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, an area known for its great natural beauty, warm Mediterranean climate and historic charm. Tours and excursions in and around Dubrovnik will be organised for accompanying persons during the symposium.

Further information can be obtained from the organiser's website, www.igh.hr/fib-dubrovnik-2007, or by emailing fib-dubrovnik-2007@igh.hr.

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