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ORGANISING COMMITTEE

SCIENTIFIC SECRETARIAT

Dr Slavko Perica
Director of Inst. A.C. & K.R.

Dr Katja Zanic
katja.Zanic@st.htnet.hr
Fax: (385) 21316584

Dr Ian D Bedford
ewsn.coord01@whitefly.org
Fax: +44 (0) 1603 450045

Prof. Carmelo Rapisarda
rapicar@unict.it
Fax: +39-0957147270

Institute for Adriatic Crops
and Karst Reclamation
Put Duilova 11, P.O Box 288,
21000 Split, CROATIA
Tel: (385) 21434484,
Fax: (385) 21316584

LOCAL SECRETARIAT  ^Top

Mrs Helenka Aras
helenka@krs.hr

Dr Katja Zanic
katja.Zanic@st.htnet.hr

Mr Damir Mrkonjic
mrki@krs.hr

Institute for Adriatic Crops
and Karst Reclamation
Put Duilova 11, P.O Box 288,
21000 Split, CROATIA
Tel: (385) 21434484
Fax: (385) 21316584,

GENERAL SECRETARIAT  ^Top

Mrs Liz Robertson
ewsn.organiser01@whitefly.org

Mr David Oliver
ewsn.webmanager@whitefly.org

EWSN Office
c/o John Innes Centre
Norwich Research Park,
Colney, Norwich NR4 7UH
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 450000
Fax: +44 (0) 1603 450045
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ADVISORY BOARD  ^Top

Jasminka IGRC BARCIC (Dept. of Agricultural Zoology, Faculty of Agronomy, University of Zagreb, Croatia); Robert W. BRIDDON (Dept. D & S Biology, John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK);
Jose Luis CENIS ANADON (IMIDA, La Alberca, Murcia, Spain); Bogdan CVJETKOVIC (Dept. of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agronomy, University of Zagreb, Croatia); Ian DENHOLM (Dept. Plant & I Ecology Div., Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, UK); Dan GERLING (Dept. of Zoology, Tel Aviv University, Israel); Abdul HANAFI (Institut Agronomique et veterinarie Hassan II, Agadir, Morocco); Marija IVEZIC (Dept. of Agricultural Zoology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Osijek, Croatia);
Mladen KRAJACIC (Plant Virus Laboratory, Dept. of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Croatia);
Jon H. MARTIN (Dept. of Entomology, The Natural History Museum, London UK);
Jesús NEVAS-CASTILLO (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - CSIC, Malaga, Spain;
Andrew POLASZEK (Dept of Entomology, The Natural History Museum London, UK);
Gennaro VIGGIANI (Dipartimento di Entomologia e Zoologia agraria, Università di Napoli Federico II, Italy).

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Cavtat, Croatia 5th - 9th October 2004
An international congress venue at: Hotel Croatia,
Frankopanska 10, 20210 Cavtat, Republic of Croatia

A full and exciting programme is awaiting delegates attending the 2nd European Whitefly Symposium at Cavtat, Republic of Croatia from 5th to 9th October 2004, hosted by Dr Katja Zanic and her colleagues from the Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation - Split (Institut za jadranske kulture I melioraciju krsa), Croatia.

Whiteflies continue to maintain a high pest status within Europe where crop losses are caused through direct feeding and indirectly through the transmission of plant viruses. As new whitefly species and viruses spread into and within Europe new problems are to be expected. Croatia, where whitefly problems have recently escalated, will provide an excellent location for scientists, industrialists, growers and plant health officials to address many of these issues.

Four scientific themes ^Top covered by this symposium are:

Faunistics, Systematics & Ecology,
Whitefly Transmitted Viruses & Epidemiology,
Whitefly Natural Enemies,
Whitefly control and Integrated Pest Management

Each led by leading experts within the field.
The official language will be English.

This symposium will also aim to address the recent advances that have been made within European crop protection towards satisfying current legislation and effectively controlling problems.

SHORT PROGRAMME ^Top    Full Programme Details

Monday 4th October 2004

   8.30 pm -  Welcome reception

Tuesday 5th October 2004

  9.00 am -  Registration, Coffee & Posters
10.00 am - 11.00 am    Opening Ceremony

10.20 am - A brief history of Croatia by
                   Mrs Mira Knezevic

10.40 am - Opening lecture by:
Dr Katja Zanic (IACKR Croatia)
Whiteflies and Croatian Agriculture
                                                
11.00 am - 6.20 pm
Scientific sessions for Faunistics, Systematics & Ecology:

Keynote lectures by:
Dr Jon Martin (NHM, UK)
Whitefly on the move - what next, where next, when & why?

Dr Paul De Barro (CSIRO Australia)
Advances in molecular procedures for whitefly identification characterisation and phylogeny

Wednesday 6th October 2004

8.58 am - 12.50 am
Scientific sessions for Whitefly Natural Enemies:

Keynote lecture by:
Dr Andrew Polaszek (NHM, UK)
Molecular and morphometric solutions to problems in whitefly parasitoid taxonomy

1.58 pm - 6.00 pm
Scientific sessions for Virology & Epidemiology:

Keynote lectures by:
Dr Stephan Winter (DSMZ Germany)
Whitefly transmitted viruses of the world: A reflection on the virological situation and the dimension of the problem

Dr Rob Briddon (JIC UK)
Discovering satellites and their role in plant pathogen diseases

Thursday 7th October 2004

9.00 am - 6.00 pm   Technical and touristic excursion to the
Neretva delta agro-ecosystem; the greenhouse complex of vegetable production, 60 KM west of Dubrovnik.

Friday 8th October 2004

8.58 am - 5.00 pm
Scientific sessions for Whitefly Control & IPM:

Keynote lecture by:
Mr Paul Bartlett (Central Science Lab., UK)
Whiteflies, quarantine and co-operation.

5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
The Whitefly Genome Project Session.

6.10 pm - Closing ceremony & open inviation to round table discussion about the whitefly genome project, with wine.

7.30 pm - Depart for Symposium gala dinner.

Saturday 9th October 2004

08.00 am - 8.30 pm
Island of Mljet National Park - optional tour.
See Full Programme Details to register your interest.

REGISTER ^Top  on-line today:

Register Now
Printable Blank Registration Form (Post/Fax)

Symposium Registration Fees:

NEW extended date: from 31st March to 31 August 2004
£250 (approx. 350 *Euros) per delegate
£150 (approx. 200 *Euros) per person - accompanying (non-delegate)

AFTER 1st September 2004
£325 (approx. 450 *Euros) per delegate

AFTER 15th September 2004 (or payment at symposium reception desk)
£350 (approx. 500 *Euros) per delegate
£175 (approx. 250 *Euros) per person (non-delegate).

*Euro values are varible according to exchange market rates.

Delegate Registration includes: ^Top

Shuttle bus to/from airport;
Welcome reception;
Access to all the scientific program;
All symposium material with abstract book;
Free inclusion on a technical visit with lunch;
Complimentary invite to the gala dinner.

Accompanying Person Registration includes:

Shuttle bus to/from airport;
Welcome reception;
Guided tour of historic Dubrovnik;
Free inclusion on a technical visit with lunch;
Complimentary invite to the gala dinner.

Payment Details: ^Top

You can pay by credit card on-line during the Registration process.

Or after completing your registration details you can pay by cheque,
but please include a printout of your registration request summary.
Send your cheque & regisration form to Liz Robertson,
General Secretariat, Whitefly Symposium, EWSN Office, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK.

Cheque payments must be made out in Pounds Sterling (£UK) and
be drawn on an account from a UK clearing bank, made payable to:
“John Innes Centre”. Please note the organisers
cannot accept any associated administration costs.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing up to 1 August 2004 will be refunded less an administration charge of 100 Euro's. Thereafter refunds will not be available under any circumstances, however you may nominate a substitute delegate without additional cost until 20th October 2004. Any substitution of delegates after 1 August 2004 will incur a processing fee of 50 Euro's before the Symposium, or a fee of 100 Euro's if made during the symposium. Cancellation charges for accommodation reservations are at the discretion of the hotels and the symposium organisers will not accept any responsibility for the refund of accommodation deposits. Refunds will not be available where a delegate does not provide written notice of cancellation, or fails to attend the symposium for any reason.

ACCOMMODATION ^Top options:

The Hotels listed below are located centrally in Cavtat.
They are comfortable, clean and safe.
Participants are strongly encouraged to reserve rooms early
(special rates apply) download the on-line booking form at: http://www.whitefly.org/ews/HotelRes-Form.htm
It is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment
as this is a very popular area.

*****Hotel Croatia 482 rooms 7 apartments:
Tel: +385 (0) 20 475-555; 478-055; Fax: +385 (0) 20 478-213
E-mail: info@hoteli-croatia Website: http://www.hoteli-croatia.hr/

**Hotel Supetar 29 rooms:
Tel: +385 (0) 20 478-278, 478-279 Fax: +385 (0) 20 478-163

Further options can be found at websites †† below.

GENERAL INFORMATION ^Top

The symposium will be held at the Hotel Croatia at Cavtat.
The official language of the symposium will be in English.
“The EWS 2nd circular” detailing the full program will be
provided only to participants who have registered.
Distribution is planned for July 2004.

Useful local information is also accessible from the
Croatian National Tourist Board official website.

†† Croatian National Tourist Board: 2, Lanchesters,
162-164 Fulham Palace Road W6 9ER London United Kingdom
Tel: +44 208 563 7979 Fax: +44 208 563 2616
E-mail: info@cnto.freeserve.co.uk Website: http://gb.croatia.hr

†† Croatia Website: http://www.kroatien-ferien.com/english/index.htm

Croatian homepage: http://www.hr/

Croatian Airlines Website: http://www.croatiaairlines.hr
Tel: 0800 7777; ++385 1 4819 633

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITES ^Top  

Sponsorship - If you or your company wish to be a whitefly symposium sponsor or require exhibition space or are interested in
sponsoring EWSN please contact us or email the events organiser.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ^Top  

Prospective delegates must submit their full edited abstracts before the extended deadline of July 16th 2004 for publication, however candidates must submit their abstract titles - as soon as possible. Abstracts can also include graphics. Commercial companies exhibiting at EWSII can publish product information within the abstract publication. Please contact the EWSN office for further details. Note page space is limited, see instructions in the abstract template document.

Submit your abstract after you have first downloaded a copy of the template file EWSii-Abstract01.doc. Rename this file then send your completed file to the Symposium General Secretariat (see instructions in file copy). This is the preferred method to maintain your document style and graphics. Alternatively use the Web Form Submission method only if your abstract is brief and you do not need text font styling or graphics. Send your abstract as an email attachment or post as a CD-ROM disk accordingly.

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