SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE GEORGIAN MATHEMATICAL UNION
First Announcement
The Georgian Mathematical Union organizes the Second Annual Conference on September 15-19, 2011, in Batumi, a Black Sea resort of Georgia. For the information about the city see:
http://www.world66.com/europe/georgia/batumi
Weather (and water!) in September is still warm in Batumi and one can enjoy a velvet season there.
Conference fee is 50 USD.
Topics of the conference:
The Conference venue will be the Batumi Shota Rustaveli University.
Pre-registration for the conference is available at the conference web-page (where you can also find further detailed information concerning the conference):
http://rmi.ge/~gmu/II_Annual_Conference/E_II_Annual.htm
Abstract submission: For the abstract template files download follow the instruction on the web-page of the conference. We kindly ask you to follow the rules indicated in the template files. Participants have to send the LaTeX-source and PDF files of abstracts by e-mail to the address
before June 1, 2011.
Visa information: Visa affair is the easiest part of the travel. Citizens of many countries do not need an entrance visa for Georgia (citizens of EU countries, USA, Japan, Israel, Turkey, Canada, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Ukraine, etc.). Citizens of some countries, including citizens of Russia, can obtain a visa while crossing the border of Georgia at official checkpoints, including all airports of Georgia, but excluding checkpoint Larsi, between Vladikavkaz (North Osetia) and Stephantsminda (former Kazbegi, Georgia).
Travel information: Batumi can be reached both from Tbilisi and from Istanbul by airplane (daily flights in Summer). The airport is very close to the city. Batumi is about 350 km west from Tbilisi, about 6 hours by train, bus, or car.
Accommodation: Information about hotel accommodation in Batumi can be found at the conference WEB page.
Organizing Committee plans to reserve (at reduced prices) accommodation for participants at the following hotels (http://guide-georgia.ge ):
Hotel Prestige, Batumi City (500 m. to the University)
Hotel Magnolia, Gonio (Seashore, 8 km. to the University)
Hotel reservation will be possible also via the Organizing Committee.
If you need our help, you have to send us your choice and exact dates of arrival and departure before June 1 (visit "Accommodation information" on the conference WEB and send your choice by e-mail to the address: Batumi2011@gmail.com ). We will negotiate with hotel administrations and mail you the Invoice before June 15, which you have to pay by a bank transfer prior June 30 to confirm the room reservation and other payments.
Social events: a wide range of social programs including city tours and visits to historical places will be available.
IMPORTANT DATES:
June 1, 2011: Submission of a one page abstract.
June 15, 2011: Notification of acceptance of abstract.
June 30, 2011: Deadline for registration (conference fee (50 USD) and hotel reservation payments).
Organizing Committee