International Ceramic Federation
Founded MCMXC

Endorsement of symposia and conferences

ICF Secretariat:
c/o The American Ceramic Society
550 Polaris Parkway, Suite 510, Westerville, Ohio 43082 USA
Ph: (1) 614-794-5829 Fax: (1) 614-675-9974
e-mail: ICFSecretariat@ceramics.org

Advanced Information Questionnaire

Organizers of a symposium or congress who wish to apply to ICF for endorsement, should supply the information requested in this questionnaire preferably 18 months before the actual meeting. The latest date for receipt of a completed questionnaire by the ICF is 12 months in advance. The ICF will make every effort to respond within 30 days of receipt. Please answer the questions and fax the completed form to the ICF Secretariat at the above address.

Information on the Symposium


1. Title of Symposium:

Sponsoring Organisation(s):

Subject areas:

Basic Science
Engineering Ceramics
Electronics
Structural Clay
White Wares
Coatings


2. State the theme of the meeting; Is there any aspect of particular significance?


3. Is the symposium one of a series?

Yes No

If yes, what is the frequency of such meetings? Every _______years.

Name of Series:

Previous Meeting Date:

Location:

Sponsoring Organisation (s):


Information on the Arrangements


4. Proposed Location (City and Country)

Proposed Dates:


5. Approximate number of Participants Expected: _____________


6. Format of Conference: (Check all those which apply)

Invited Speakers
Parallel Sessions
Contributed Papers
Posters
Short Courses
Workshops

Deadline for Abstracts:


7. Attendance will be:

Open
By Invitation
Both


8. Exhibitions by:

Manufacturers of equipment
Publishers of books or journals
None


9. In considering the location of meetings held under the auspices of the ICF, it is a condition of endorsement that organizers take all possible steps to ensure the freedom of all bona fide ceramists from throughout the world to attend, irrespective of nationality, race, religion, or political philosophy.

Are there any Government regulations that will limit attendance?

Yes
No

If Yes, provide information:


10. Other organisations to which application for endorsement has been submitted.


11. Is there an active international advisory committee in addition to the local organising committee?

Yes
No

If Yes, please give names of members and their countries.


12. Name and address of Chair and Secretary of local organizing committee.

Chair:

Tel:

Fax:

Secretary:

Tel:

Fax:


13. To whom should correspondence be addressed.

Chair
Secretary

Submitted by: .........................................

Signature: .........................................

Date: ....................................