14TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE FoS

From 11 Sep 2015 until 13 Sep 2015 - CIBIO-InBIO, Campus Agrário de Vairão

The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Soqotra (FoS) is a great opportunity to meet other FoS members and fellow-travellers, to discuss the latest results of scientific research on the Soqotra Archipelago, to learn about ongoing projects, and to share information about FoS activities over the last year. Both members and non-members are very welcome to participate in the meetings.

Between 2001 and 2014 the AGM has been held in different European countries. The 13th Annual General Meeting of FoS and Symposium entitled "Biodiversity and Culture of Socotra" was held on 19 - 21 September 2014 in Rome, Italy.

In 2015 the 14th Annual General Meeting of the FoS and Symposium entitled "Conservation of the Natural and Cultural Heritage of Socotra” will take place on September 11-13 in Portugal hosted by CIBIO-InBIO's CONGEN group. A discussion workshop relating current pressures to the heritage of Socotra and elaboration of a response plan will also take place during this meeting.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract submission deadline: June 30, 2015
Abstract acceptance / Early registration deadline: July 30, 2015

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
The abstract submission shall include:
• TITLE (in capital letters);
• Authors and affiliation [main institution (e.g., University), and email]
• Abstract (200 words);
• Type of communication (oral/ poster);
• Theme (Natural Heritage/ Cultural Heritage)
Please send the abstracts to: 2015FoS@gmail.com.

Please see more information here.

REGISTRATION FEES (lunches included)
• Early registration (before July 30, 2015): 35 €
• Early registration with accepted abstract: 30 €
• Late registration (until August 30, 2015): 50€

Click here to access the REGISTRATION FORM.

WHERE TO STAY
A limited number of rooms (8 room with 2 beds each) is available at the Campus (priority for students and low-income participants). For details and reservations please contact Márcia Magalhães: