Highlights

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• Submission of last-minute posters - submission is closed-

• Publication in the Journal Applied Catalysis B: Environmental

•  Exhibition

• Social Programme / Sightseeing Tours

• Key Dates

• Conference Site 

• Internet Cafe

• Registration/Conference Fee 

• Insurance / Visa formalities

• Accommodation

• Supporting Partners of the Conference

• How to get to Heidelberg 

• How to reach Heidelberg Convention Center

Publication in the Journal Applied Catalysis B: Environmental

Authors of plenary, oral and poster presentations are offered the opportunity to submit their papers for publication in a special issue of Elsevier?s renowned Journal Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. To ensure a high standard of the special ICEC-4 issue, all submitted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. R. Glaeser, J.A. Lercher, K.-D. Vorlop and J. Weitkamp will be the guest editors of the special issue.

Authors who wish to submit their papers for publication in the special issue are requested to hand in three hard copies of their manuscript plus one electronic version on CD-Rom at the conference desk in Heidelberg by June 8, 2005 at the latest.

Of course, earlier submission to the conference secretariat at DECHEMA is welcome. The mailing address is DECHEMA e.V., Attn. Ms Heike Geiling, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 25, 60486 Frankfurt am Main. However, to ensure timely publication of the special issue, no extension of the above-mentioned deadline will be granted!

All manuscripts must be written in English, concise in style and strictly in-line with all rules set forth in the Guide for Authors of Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. It may be found on the journal website at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/apcatb and as download.

Social programme/ sightseeing tours

Along the Neckar Valley By Boat and Bus
Heidelberg - Neckarsteinach - Dilsberg Castle - Heidelberg

Just beyond Heidelberg lies the charming valley of the River Neckar. Meandering among colourful sandstone hills, the river flows past many castles and ruins, clinging to their rocky crags or commanding the wooded heights.

After a 1,5-hour boat trip from Heidelberg, we arrive at the romantic medieval town of Neckarsteinach, famous for its four castles. With its twisting narrow streets, half-timbered houses and the remains of the old town wall, Neckarsteinach is a memorable experience. After a guided tour of the old town, we travel by bus to the castle at Dilsberg perched high above the River Neckar which flows around it on three sides. This is the place to enjoy a spectacular panorama of the Neckar Valley in all its splendour. After a guided tour around the town, guests will have the opportunity to sample some of the local wine, direct from the grower. The bus will take you back to Heidelberg Convention Center.

Cost per person: ? 32.00 (incl. VAT) incl. the boat trip.
Registration is necessary, please fill in the registration form.

Starting point: Entrance Heidelberg Convention Center.

Get-Together

An informal gathering to welcome symposium participants will take place at the exhibition and poster area in the Heidelberg Convention Center (Stadthalle Heidelberg). Drinks and snacks will be served by invitation of the organisers. 

Free of charge.
Registration is necessary, please fill in the registration form.

Monday, June 6, 2005

18:00 - 20:00

Poster Evening

To give every participant adequate opportunity for an intensive discussion of the poster contributions an informal poster party will take place at the poster area. Poster authors are requested to be present at their posters during the poster party. Drinks and snacks will be served by invitation of the organisers.

Free of charge.
Registration is necessary, please fill in the registration form.

Tuesday, June 7, 2005

19:00 - 23:30

Conference Dinner

Enjoy this very special evening at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg. This complex, which was first documented in 1235, was owned by the Schaaf family who were well-known brewers in and around Heidelberg. The brewery was located in the same cellar as today and the vault of the present tasting cellar also dates back to this period. The Schaaf family ran the brewery until about 1914. For a time its history and fortune were somewhat chequered. Fortunately, in 1999 this unique ancient brewery, tasting cellar and restaurant were taken ober by "Kultur Brauerei Heidelberg AG" and faithfully restored. The fine beers you can taste and enjoy there are brewed in accordance with the German Purity Law of 1516. For further information please have a look at the internet page. 

Cost per person: ? 15.00 (incl. VAT) incl. food and drinks.
Registration is necessary, please fill in the registration form.

Meeting point: Directly at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg, Leyergasse 6, Heidelberg

Walking Tour through the Old Town - Discover Heidelberg

Heidelberg?s idyllic Old Town as well a romantic location and landscape attracted the German Romantics in the 19^th century. They turned Heidelberg into a myth and eternalized the city in poetry, music and painting. Hardly any other European city has had its praises sung so lavishly.

See, touch and hear Heidelberg?s fabled past and lively present as narrated by experienced tour guides on this fascinating walking tour.

Cost per person: ? 5.00 incl. VAT
Registration is necessary, please fill in the registration form.

Starting point: Entrance Heidelberg Convention Center

Wednesday, June 8, 2005

20:00

Farewell Dinner

Welcome to the Red Ox Inn in Heidelberg! Enjoy a special farewell dinner in one of Heidelberg?s oldest traditional student pubs. This house was built in 1703 and has been owned by the Spengel family since 165 years.
Enjoy good German food in this historical building, with music from the piano man. Have a meal and a glas "Heidelberger Pils" or a "Schoppen" of wine. For further information please have a look at the internet page.

Cost per person: ? 15 (incl. VAT) incl. food. Drinks will be charged on a self-payment basis. Due to the limited space registration is necessary, please fill in the registration form.

Meeting point: Directly at Gasthaus "Zum Roten Ochsen", Hauptstra?e 217 (Am Karlsplatz), 69117 Heidelberg

The City of Heidelberg

Such diverse personalities as Goethe, Benjamin Disraeli and Mark Twain have sung the praises of Heidelberg, which still attracts hundreds of thousands visitors every year. The name Heidelberg was first documented in 1196, but its history goes back much further: here the 500,000 year old jaw-bone of ?Homo heidelbergensis?, one of the first traces of ancient man, was found on the city outskirts in 1907. The Romans built a fort here. In 1386 the first German university was founded in Heidelberg. This beautiful city is famous for its many Renaissance buildings in the old quarter, its idyllic setting on the River Neckar surrounded by mountains and dominated by the magnificent castle which dates from the early 13th century. No wonder that Heidelberg has formally applied to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List!

Opening hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 to 18:00
Closed Sunday!

Key dates

Conference Site

The conference will take place at

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg
Neckarstaden 24
69117 Heidelberg
Germany

Internet Cafe

In the Heidelberg Convention Center an Internet cafe will be available. Due to the limited computer capacity we will provide a wireless LAN connection to get online. Please prepare your laptop accordingly.

Registration

Please complete the appropriate sections of the registration form and return it to DECHEM e.V. Please use a separate copy for each participant.
Confirmation of registration and the invoice will be sent after receipt of the registration form. Conference ticket, list of participants, book of abstracts, and name tag will be available at the Congress Office in Heidelberg.

Deadline for entry in the list of participants is May 13, 2005.

* Conference Tickets no VAT requested according to ? 4.22UstG

The fee includes book of abstracts, list of participants, an beverages during the coffee breaks, but no lunches.

Download Registration form

Remittance of Fees

Fees should be remitted on receipt of the invoice in favour of DECHEMA e.V., stating the invoice number, the name of the participant and the keyword ICEC 2005, to one of the DECHEMA accounts as stated on the invoice. Payment by credit card is also possible (see registration form).

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Cancellations and Refunds

30 ? for administrative costs will be charged for cancellations received by May 23, 2005. Thereafter 80% of the registration fee will be invoiced; however the book of abstracts will be mailed. Only written cancellations will be accepted.

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Lunches

Lunch will be available in the Restaurant Havanna in the Heidelberg Convention Center or in the restaurants and pubs locally.

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Visa Formalities

Participants from a number of countries may need an entry visa for the Federal Republic of Germany. It is recommended to apply for a visa well in advance of the symposium. If a formal invitation letter is needed please contact the Congress Office at DECHEMA e.V. in good time.

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Insurance

The organisers cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to the privat property of participants and accompanying persons which may accour either during or arising from the symposium. Participants should therefore take whatever steps they consider necessary regarding insurance.

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Accommodation

Reservation of accommodation can be made by filling in the reservation form or directly via data base connection of the

Convention & Visitors Bureau
Congress Service
P.O. Box 10 58 60
69048 Heidelberg/Germany
Phone: +49 / (0)6221 / 1422-24
Fax:       +49 / (0)6221/1422-22
E-mail:
Internet: www.cvb-heidelberg.de