A.T.I.V. (Associazione Tecnici Italiani del Vetro), SSV (Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro) ed Università degli Studi di Parma organizzano la 12a Conferenza ESG (European Society of Glass), che si terrà a Parma presso il Campus Universitario nei giorni 21-24 Settembre 2014.
Si tratta del più importante appuntamento dell’anno in cui la comunità tecnico scientifica internazionale viene chiamata a confrontarsi e discutere sui temi di ricerca, innovazione e sviluppo legati al mondo del vetro: sono attesi 300 congressisti da ogni parte del mondo, ma con prevalenza europea, rappresentanti dei settori accademici, industriali e tecnologici.
Call for paper_ Abstract entro il 31 dicembre
Di seguito alcune note e precisazioni.

AIMS AND THEMES
The 12th ESG Conference will be a three-days event with a conference agenda organized into parallel sessions and poster session. A Sightseeing Tour, Gala Dinner and Accompanying Person Program will additionally contribute to the success of the event.
The aim of this conference is to present and discuss ways to improve the quality and the performance of glass products in their various applications.
The conference will maintain the quality of the previous congresses while incorporating new features to learn about the latest developments in glass technology and European Regulations.
The technical tracks will focus on specific needs of glass industries and in particular we would like to discuss about:
1. Glass Technology
2. Glass & Environment
3. Properties & Measures
4. Special Glasses
5. Safety & Hygiene
6. Glass in Architecture
In connection with the 12th ESG Conference, the XXIX A.T.I.V. Conference, the GlassTrend Seminar, the Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Glass (ICG), the Annual Meeting of the European Glass Society (ESG) will be organized and the ICG TC Meetings will be hosted during the conference.
A sponsor program will be defined in order to promote their activities.

CALL FOR PAPER
The abstracts (about 300 words) should be written in English, the official language of the event.
Authors should specify whether they prefer an oral or poster presentation. Please find the instructions for abstract preparation at the web page: http://www.esg2014.it
Authors will be notified about the acceptance of their abstract.
All abstracts will be published on the Book of Abstracts.
The papers received before July 31, 2014 will be published in electronic version and distributed to the participants.
The powerpoint presentations received during the conference will be uploaded after the conference on the 12th ESG 2014 Conference web-site (upon author’s authorization).

IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2013
Notification acceptance of abstract: January 31, 2014
Early bird registration: June 30, 2014
Final paper submission deadline: July 31, 2014

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