Congress 11th World Filtration Congress
11th World Filtration Congress WFC to be staged in 2011 in Austria
The 11th World Filtration Congress (WFC11) will be held from April 16 -20, 2012 in Graz, Austria and is expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees. WFC11 is hosted by the Austrian Chemical Society GÖCH which has a long tradition in organising major national and international events.
”We are proud that Austria has been selected to host the 11th Word Filtration Con-gress“, said Prof. Wilhelm Höflinger. “The venue Graz is a modern Convention City with over 1000 years of tradition, superb meeting facilities and infrastructure situated in the heart of Europe. It is a top venue for the event in the field of filtration & sepa-ration. We are looking forward to welcoming filtration experts from all over the world. Late abstracts are still accepted. Intersted colleagues find detailed info at www.wfc11.at.”
The WFC11 in Austria will embrace the international F&S community five days from Monday to Friday. The first day is foreseen for technical short courses presented by leading experts. Three and a half days are planned for the technical congress. More than 400 technical presentations are expected and a major international Exhibition from the world wide filtration and separation industry as well as manufacturers of particle measurement instruments and equipment of related industries with 100 ex-hibitors. The afternoon of the last day is reserved for a post-congress plant tour to ANDRITZ headquarter followed by a wine-tasting tour to Eggenau Castle.
In GRAZ, a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Mediterranean atmosphere of the Old Town, the striking modern architecture and the great cultural diversity together create a unique and fascinating mix. As Graz is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, with the river Mur flowing through the heart of the City you will enjoy its mild spring climate. In 2003 the City of Graz was Europe’s Cultural Capital and it offers delegates and visitors alike a unique experience in art, culture and history in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is also ideally situated to offer interesting sightseeing visits within short distances. The new international airport Graz-Thalerhof with its domestic and international flights is located only 10km from the new Congress Venue. The Central Railway Station has both Austrian and international connections with fast and frequent services to the Capital Vienna.
For more information about The World Filtration Congress 11 contact:
WFC11 Congress Secretariat
Suzanne Abetz
Filtech Exhibitions Germany
phone: +49 2132 9357 60 www.wfc11.at
fax: +49 2132 9357 62 info@wfc11.at
Background information:
INDEFI (International Delegates on Filtration)
The first World Filtration Congress, held in 1974, was informally coordinated by a number of individual organizations, each acting independently. In 1990, INDEFI (In-ternational Delegates on Filtration) was created as an umbrella body to coordinate and widen the competition for the right to organize future Congresses. Proposals are accepted only from registered members of INDEFI and must provide evidence that the organizing team `has the experience and resources to stage a major world con-ference.` Membership in INDEFI is open to Filtration Societies that have the science and technology of filtration and separation as their principal activity. Only one mem-ber is permitted per country. At present there are 12 member societies: Austria, Bel-gium, China, Germany, Hungary, France, Great Britain, Japan, Scandinavia, South Africa, Taiwan, USA.
GÖCH
GÖCH has a long tradition in Austria (more than 100 years) in successful organizing of national and international events. GÖCH operates as a platform between science and economy. 17 working parties and 6 district offices are established in GÖCH. Also both working parties and district offices organize national and international con-ferences successfully. ASAC – Austrian Society of Analytical Chemistry is also a part of GÖCH. ASAC is preparing events in analytical chemistry combined with GÖCH or other co-operation partners. GÖCH is also cooperating with several na-tional and international chemical societies, universities and companies in organizing different events.
