SOCIAL PROGRAMME
The congress will be organized in Izmir / Turkey and it is planned for three days. It will start on 2nd February 2010 Tuesday at 09:30 with opening speeches and continue with papers and end with open session and general evaluation which will take place on 4th February 2010 Saturday between 14:00-18:00.
On the first day of the congress, on 2nd February 2010, a welcome cocktail will take place. This will be followed by a concert of 3rd February 2010 evening. A gala dinner is planned for the honor of closing of the congress on the evening of 4th February 2010.
There will be a technical field trip on marble and natural stones on 5th and 6th February 2010. This technical trip starting from Izmir will continue in Ephesus and then in Denizli Hierapolis where ancient quarries and small factories related to marble and natural stones will be seen. It will also cover the touristic spots. The fee of the trip will be declared on the 1st announcement of the congress.