ICSG SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

The scientific program will consist of plenary lectures, invited talks and poster sessions. The final program can be downloaded.

Instructions for Presentations

(1) Presentation facilities:

Powerpoint presentations are encouraged for both invited lectures and oral presentations. A data projector will be made available in the Meeting Hall. Computers will also be provided in the room or speakers may use their own portable computers.

Staff will be available in the side room near the Symposium Hall to help set up presentations. Speakers are advised to preview their presentations before the start of each session.

(2) Poster session:

1. A display board measuring 90cm wide by 120cm high will be provided for each poster. Poster boards are numbered according to the same numbering scheme in the abstract book.
2. All posters should be set up in rooms 201, 202, 203 and the corridor on the second floor of the Meeting Hall from the afternoon of Oct. 22nd. The main poster display is scheduled from Oct. 23rd to Oct. 26th during the coffee break and lunch time. The poster session at lunch time is from 1:00pm-2:00pm
3. During the display session, presenters are requested to remain in front of their poster boards to meet with other attendees.
4. The presenters are advised to take down their posters before 14:00 on the Oct. 26th. All posters left uncollected at the end of the conference will be disposed of.

FESP Workshop

The Forum for European Structural Proteomics (FESP) (http://www.ec-fesp.org) will host a workshop entitled: "The future of Structural Genomics/Proteomics: Planning for the Next Decade" on Oct. 23. It will consist of:

• A panel discussion with participants:
  • Lucia Banci (Italy)
  • Josefina Enfedaque (European Commission)
  • Udo Heinemann (Germany)
  • John Norvell (USA)
  • Zihe Rao (China)
  • David Stuart (UK)
  • Joel L. Sussman (Israel)
  • Shigeyuki Yokoyama (Japan)
• Open discussion with all participants

FESP is an initiative of structural biologists, supported by the European Commission (EC). Its aim is to develop a strategy for structural genomics/proteomics (SG/SP) over the next decade, in the broader context of anticipated developments in biological research. It will assess existing European infrastructures and future requirements dedicated to SG/SP. The assessment will result in a series of white papers, which will recommend policy in this area.

To achieve these goals, the sponsor is seeking active contribution of the International SG/SP community. This will involve:

• Completion of questionnaires available on the FESP web site
• Visits to infrastructures involved in SG/SP activities
• Organization of workshops addressing such topics as infrastructure, funding policy and future directions

The activity is scheduled at 7:00pm on Oct.23 in the Multi-Function Hall, located on the 2nd floor of Building 1 and will be open to the participants. The sponsor will provide snacks and drinks during the Workshop

Coffee breaks

Coffee breaks will be arranged in the corridor of the Meeting Hall where mineral water, tea, coffee and dim-sum or fruits will be provided free of charge to all participants.