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New deadline for the Robinson Prize: August 18, See www.historyoftechnology.org __________________________ Registration Form: Now online at "Annual Meeting Registration" __________________________ For SIGs and other interest groups meetings see "SIG´s and other Meetings" __________________________ SHOT 2008 Preliminary Program: Now online. __________________________ For details of the Banquet please see Conference Dinner  

2008 Plenary and Social Program

A set of events has been prepared to allow SHOTers to enjoy the meeting in a relaxed and cultural atmosphere, and to maximize networking opportunities.
Although some of these events are at no extra cost, participants and accompanying persons interested in attending any of the social events are requested to register in advance. Please indicate on the registration form the social events in which you wish to participate.

Plenary Session
The Plenary Session will take place in the evening on October 11th at the Conference Hotel Auditorium.
 
Welcome Reception
After the Plenary Session all participants and accompanying persons are welcome to a taste of Portuguese wine.
 
Presidential Address
The Presidential Address will take place in the evening on October 12th at the Conference Hotel Auditorium.
 
Tours
Tours require a minimum number of participants to take place. Some are limited to a maximum number of participants. All tours will depart from the Main entrance of the Conference Hotel.

11, Saturday

Tour A: Alqueva Dam via Reguengos de Monsaraz and Aldeia da Luz

Tour B: Water Museum: The Queen refreshes her spirit on the Path of the Baroque

Tour C: South Bank of Tagus River: Tide Mills and Factories (Gun Powder, Mundet and Steelworks)

 

14, Tuesday

Tour D: Walk from the Aqueduct to Marquês da Fronteira Palace
Tour E: Technological Walking Tour of Lisbon
 
Conference Dinner - Awards and Prizes
The National Organizing Committee is pleased and honored to invite you to the conference dinner at Hotel Alfoz, on the 13th Ocotber, Monday, in the town of Alcochete, on the South bank of the Tagus River near of one of the best protected natural reserve areas – the Tagus Estuary Reserve - with its birds, rice and salt fields. Coaches will depart from the Main Entrance of the Conference hotel.
Dinner includes typical portuguese food and Fado played live by an internationally famous Portuguese guitar player.
For details please press here
 
Hospitality Suite
The Hospitality Suite will be in room Art´s II, Level M, of the Conference Hotel after the banquet.
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