November 6th, 2009

PACON 2010 Annual Conference

International Partnerships in Marine Science and Technology: A Vehicle for Improving Pacific Rim Relations and Resource Management

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

CO-ORGANIZERS:

  • Dr. Michael Crosby: University of Hawai`i at Hilo
  • Dr. Dan Ling Tang: Chinese Academy of Sciences South China Sea Institute of Oceanology
  • Dr. Wei-Hsien Wang: National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium

TOPIC AREAS:

PACON invites interested parties to apply for organizing one or more focal sessions to be convened as part of PACON 2010. The proposed sessions must address some facet of the overarching conference theme of international partnerships in marine science and technology as vehicles for improving Pacific Rim relations and resource management.

Sessions and presentations should specifically include comments on the value of partnerships to the activities being discussed. PACON 2010 will serve as an outstanding opportunity to not only highlight ongoing or recently completed international partnership projects, but also to meet colleagues from other Pacific Rim institutions that are interested in discussing potentials for new collaborative projects in the areas of:

  • Research/Monitoring
  • Technology Development
  • Resource Management
  • Engineering
  • Policy Making
  • Education/Outreach

CALL FOR SESSION APPLICATION:

Session application should include the following:

  • Name of proposing individual
  • Name of confirmed chair for session
  • Short session title
  • Brief description of the focus of session (all presentations must address this focus)
  • Identify at least 5 invited or confirmed session speakers

Please Email application to:

Dr. Michael Crosby
Email: mpcrosby@hawaii.edu

Deadline for initial session application is November 1, 2009.

TRANSLATIONS

CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATIONS:

HILO HAWAIIAN HOTEL

71 Banyan Drive
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720

Phone: 808 935-9361
Fax: 808 961-9642
Click Here to Reserve Your Hotel Room Now!

Conference Rates:
Standard Garden View Room: USD $105.00 plus tax, per night
Deluxe Ocean View Room: USD $125.00 plus tax, per night
Available dates: May 27 – June 7, 2010
Phone Reservations: Remember to mention “PACON” for discounted rate.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT HILO HOUSING

200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091

Phone: 808 974-7555
Fax: 808 974-7684
Click Here to Reserve Your UHH On-Campus Room Now!

Dorm Units – Hale Kehau:
4 people max per unit (1 unit = 2 bedrooms with 2 beds in each room)
Cost: $30.00 per night per person OR $120.00 per unit
Room assignments to be coordinated by UH Hilo Conference Center
Available Dates: Check in on June 1st – Check out on June 6th
(NO EXCEPTIONS)

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Jules Ung
UH Hilo Conference Center
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
Email: UHHConferenceCenter@gmail.com
Phone: 808 974-7555
Fax: 808 974-7684

FOR CONFERENCE AND SESSION INFORMATION,  CONTACT:

Dr. Michael Crosby
Email: mpcrosby@hawaii.edu

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