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Topics The topics range from fundamental studies of the physical basics and mechanisms of luminescence dating, through advances in equipment technology and analytical procedures, to sound applications and studies on archaeological material from various cultures of the World. Comparisons with other dating methods are encouraged. A few invited lectures will provide an overview on the main topics. Both oral and poster contributions will be considered for presentation. Scheduled Sessions Dating of heated and solar bleached archaeological material (artefacts, sediments, rocks and buildings) and Rock Art, dating in Prehistoric, Classical Antiquity and Medieval Eras, New World Archaeology, Case studies for the World Palaeolithic, Geoarchaeology, New methodological developments, Dosimetry applications, Combined chronological studies (Luminescence, Radiocarbon, Uranium Series, etc), Precision and Accuracy in luminescence, Authenticity Testing, Instrumentations and facilities, Statistics in luminescence, Use of luminescence in archaeological material studies, Innovations and Special Applications. Conference Centre The European Cultural Centre of Delphi (ECCD) will host the oral and poster sessions. There will be technical assistance, electronic projectors and PCs, Xerox machines, e-mail facilities. Language English will be the official language of the Symposium. There will be no simultaneous translation in other languages. Audiovisual Equipment Audiovisual Equipment of the latest technology will be used in all Meeting Halls. Name Badges You may receive your personal name badge at the Congress Secretariat. For security purposes, delegates, accompanying persons and exhibitors must wear their name badges throughout the congress and to all cultural events. There will be different colours in the upper side of the badge indicating special categories. Speakers’ Preview Room Speakers’ Preview Room will be located close to the secretariat. All powerpoint files must be delivered to the Speakers’ Preview Room at least one hour before the session starts. Data files must be on CD-Rom and can not be delivered in the session rooms in order to avoid delay and projection problems. Opening hours of the Speakers’ Preview Room, the same as Secretariat’s. At the same time, there will be an exhibition of institutions and companies related to the symposium’s subject. Insurance Registration Fees do not include insurance of participants against cancellation, accidents, theft of property loss. Participants should arrange for their own insurance. Congress Secretariat The official Congress Secretariat is Zita Congress & Travel. The Congress Secretariat will be located at a central point of Meeting Halls foyer. Website & Abstracts Information on LAIS2009 will be available and regularly updated from http://kalamata.uop.gr/~LAIS2009/ Communication can be made through LAIS2009@uop.gr. An abstract template can be found at Symposium’s website. All submitted Abstracts shall be reviewed by members of the advisory committee regarding acceptance and any amendments. Deadlines Early Registrations deadline: June 30th, 2009 Abstract submissions deadline: May 31st, 2009 Paper Submissions deadline September 12, 2009 Guided
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