EKC2018GLASGOW

Glasgow City

20th – 24th August 2018

Technology and Innovation CentreUniversity of Strathclyde GlasgowUnited Kingdom

www.ekc2018.org

WELCOME TO EKC 2018

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Glasgow Central

ABOUT EKC

Europe-Korea Conference on Science and Technology (EKC) brings together Korean scientists and engineers working in Europe and in Korea. It also attracts European scientists and engineers interested in collaborating with Korean nationals.

The conference aims to develop friendship, exchange knowledge & ideas, promote science & technology, and serve the human being and the society.

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THE HOST

EKC 2018, its 11th conference, will be held in Glasgow, UK from 20th to 24th of August 2018. Its main host is the Korean Scientists and Engineers Association in the UK (KSEAUK). However, like the previous annual events, the conference works closely with the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) and other eight affiliates in Europe which are in Germany (VeKNI), France (ASCoF), Austria (KOSEAA), Finland (KOSES), Scandinavia (KSSEA), the Netherland (KOSEANL), Switzerland (KSEAS), and Belgium (KOSEAbe).

University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre

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EKC HISTORYYear City Country No. of Participants

2018 Glasgow UK 1,000 (estimated)

2017 Stockholm Sweden 850

2016 Berlin Germany 704

2015 Strasbourg France 572

2014 Vienna Austria 616

2013 Brighton UK 870

2012 Berlin Germany 687

2011 Paris France 587

2010 Vienna Austria 383

2009 Reading UK 452

2008 Heidelberg Germany 357

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THE THEME

Science, Technology and Humanity:

Portal 4 Industry

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THE VENUE

The brand new building of the University of Strathclyde offers state-of-the-art conferencing and events facilities all year round. Among the main features of the Technology & Innovation Centre are:

| 450-Seat Main Auditorium| 150-Seat Auditorium| Seminar Rooms| Flexible Breakout Spaces| Executive Suite| First-Class Catering Facilities

University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre

15th FEB

15th MAR

Abstract Submission

Opening

FEB 2018 MAR 2018 APR 2018 MAY 2018 JUN 2018 JUL 2018 AUG 2018

15th APR

Abstract Submission

Deadline

(Notification of Acceptance in 2 weeks)

Early Bird Registration

Opening

15th MAY

Early Bird Registration

Deadline

15th JUN

RegistrationDeadline

20th AUG

EKC 2018Opening

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Important Dates

20th Aug (Mon) 21st Aug (Tue) 22nd Aug (Wed) 23rd Aug (Thu) 24th Aug (Fri)

Session 1 09:00 - 10:40 LOC Meeting Special Session Plenary Session Plenary Session Special SessionSite Visit

Tea Break 10:40 - 11:00

Session 2 11:00 - 12:40 LOC Meeting Special Session S&T Session S&T Session Special SessionSite Visit

Lunch Break 12:40 - 13:30

Session 3 13:30 - 15:10Special Session

Site Visit14:00 - 17:00

Opening Ceremony& Plenary Session

S&T Session S&T Session EKC Review Meeting

Poster Session 15:10 - 16:00

Session 4 16:00 - 17:40Special Session

Site Visit S&T Session S&T Session EKC Review Meeting

Dinner 18:00 - 20:00 -

Reception@ City Chambers

&Dinner

@ City Hall Old Market

VIP Reception Banquet@ Doubletree by Hilton Review Meeting Dinner

Satellite Programme

Site Visit - Science Schools Science Schools Site Visit

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Programme

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Your attendance and participation in EKC 2018 are greatly appreciated.

Visiting Scotland

Visiting Scotland

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We look forward to welcoming you at EKC 2018.

Thank you.

| EKC 2018 Secretary e-mail: secretary@ekc2018.org