Any correspondence related to this event should please be sent to: annualmeetings [at] twas.org.

• Participation: An invitation to attend the Conference has been extended to all TWAS Members and to a select number of distinguished individuals from developing and developed countries. Participation is by invitation only.
• Registration: A 'Final Registration Form' has been sent to invited participants. This form should be completed and returned to the TWAS Secretariat by 20 September 2011.
• Language: The language of the meeting will be English.
• Travel: Participants should make their own travel plans with Trieste Airport (Ronchi dei Legionari) as final destination. TWAS will arrange pick-up from this airport and transport to the hotel. 
  
  • Participants should arrange to arrive on 20 November 2011 and depart on 24 November.
  • TWAS Members involved in the Committee and Council Meetings should arrive on 19 November.
• Visas: Participants need to check with the Italian consulate or embassy closest to their place of residence about entry requirements. If a visa is necessary, participants need to apply at least 30 days before their departure. Should a personalized letter of invitation be required, participants can request one from Ms. Helen Martin. Participants requiring further assistance should contact Mr. Nino Coppola. 
• Accommodation and meals: Participants will be notified individually in which hotel they will be accommodated.
  
  • The cost of accommodation and meals for four nights (20-23 November) will be covered by TWAS for each registered participant and, if applicable, one registered accompanying person accommodated in the same room as the participant.
  • TWAS will not cover any extra costs (e.g., telephone, fax, laundry, drinks, additional rooms). Each participant must settle such costs directly with the hotel reception prior to departure.
• Programme: The updated programme (as of 14 November) is available below.