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"Achinese Icon 6"
PARTICIPATION
General/basic information:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Open to all (international and domestic participants)
The organizer and the co-organizers, in the international spirit of Achinese Sumatran Cooperation Week Conferences in Europe, extend an especially warm invitation to our colleagues from outside Germany to join us in Marburg.
The exhibitions and cultural presentations are impresive for family entertainment to review the forgotten heritage of Achinese Sumatran civilization. The Achinese international conference is expected to be attractive not only to scholarly (academicians) and policy audiences (politicians), but also to students in Asian and interdisciplinary studies. In the policy community, this event is expected to attract the interest of businessmen, government officials, NGO staff and development/technical workers to share reconstruction strattegies for Aceh Sumatra after the Tsunami Disaster (2004) & Helsinki Peace Accord (2005).
WHY ACEH SUMATRA?
A project "Achinese Event in diaspora" opened by asking: Why Aceh Sumatra?”
Aceh Sumatra lies in a strategic position of the Malacca Straits in Asia. This region is one of the busy straits for sea transportation in the world, the gateway to Southeast Asian archipelago. In short, Aceh region, at the northwestern end of Sumatra, is the firsts of the archipelago to have contact and be influenced by the outside world and has a fascinating history which over the centuries has shaped and transformed the region into what it is today.
This marvellous land or the "promised land" on the northern tip of Sumatra island in Souteast Asia is also called "Serambi Mekkah" (the Verandah of Mecca). Aceh Sumatra has in fact been home to and the site of interaction among international nations or ethnic groups since before these ethnic appellations settled influenced by Islamic cultures into their modern identities. As this was happening, during the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the Aceh Sumatra playground was the site of the melting pots - between Achinese monarchy and Dutch colonialism and Indonesian nation-states, Islam and Modernism, island and mainland Southeast Asia: the crossroads of Indian, Chinese, Arabic and European influences. Recent years Aceh Sumatra is in the internatinal focus, after the Tsunami Disaster (December 2004) & Helsinki Peace Accord (August 2005), along with the growing realization of alternative reconstuction projects, industrialization by developing alternative energies and the building of the new spirit of the universal democratic society, without "clash of culture tendencies".
DATE:
The dates of the preconference are currently planned for June 1-3, 2006 and conference summit (October 20-22, 2006). In addition, it is anticipated that some post-conference workshops may be held on the following weeks.
[Please note:
The confirmed dates of Achinese Event will be designed in the framework of a trilogy of conferences (from pre- to post-conference workshops) preparations.
See TIMELINES for the details and follow regularly the actual announcements for changes.]
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
We are committed to making Aceh Week 2006 a high-quality professional development activity for future cooperation projects with a broad range of interests and a broad range of budgets. It is our intent to hold registration costs to a bare minimum for those on limited budgets or free of charge foe conference workshops, while offering the frills on an optional basis for those wishing to participate in them. We believe that the facilities available on our campus for a cooperation conference such as this are among the best that can be found anywhere. Within easy driving distance to Marburg campus area are such major international companies and we expect to invite executives from these companies as speakers for general sessions. Also located on the campus of Marburg University is the Center for International Research, a partnership between MAFEX and other institutions to explore together the strategy of global cooperation for institutional purposes. The director of MAFEX will work very closely with other relevant institutions on this conference, and also plans to offer one or more post-conference workshops.
Regarding the post-conference workshops, it is our intent to offer in-depth training on such topics as bulding network administration, wide area network administration, and other very technical topics, using highly qualified instructors available both from industry and from the staff of Marburg University. While these are topics that occur to us presently, we will solicit ideas from across the nation about topics that are desired at that time. Given the rate of change of experts/staffs, and the fact that this conference is the first of its kind, it is foolish to be really specific in this project.
While we feel we can offer a very appealing professional conference, our primary motivation in making this proposal is that of being good citizens in this profession we have chosen. That means taking a proactive role, assuming responsibility, and carrying out those responsibilities for the good of the entire profession: we are proud of the team, partners, sponsors and resources we have to host this conference.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Conference Workshop (free of charge)
(Refreshments services will be given for conference participants; but minibus pickup from the international airport to the hotels/guesthouses, Cultural events/gala presentations and special tour/visit will be charged separately)
GOALS:
1. To assess the European experience in terms of cooperations (Transnational, regional, etc.) and use it as a case study for the reconstruction of Aceh Sumatra after Tsunami Disaster & Helsinki Peace Accord 2. To conduct a comparative study of the Aceh Sumatra/Indonesia or ASEAN 3. To assess the negative and/or positive impact of globalization, centralization & industrialization 4. To provide empirical evidence and support to appropriate government policy makers concerning reconstruction policy, developing alternative energies and other related policies 5. To develop a collaborative network of research and forum for policy discussion between international organizations, foundations/companies and academics in the region, etc.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To present the research studies conducted for the project 2. to gain more information and knowledge about Aceh Sumatra 3. to exchange experiences of Aceh Sumatra among the international participants
ACTIVITIES:
The Conference/workshop will consist of two parts: a plenary conference and a cultural presentation. Mechanism: including informal sharing, open and friendly but scientific or corporated oriented)
VENUE:
The Venue of the Meeting will be: Alte Universitaet Hall, Auditorium, Studentenwerk & City Hall
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
Aceh Sumatra Cooperation Week after "Tsunami Disaster & Helsinki Peace Accord"
Day 1-3 (with possibility to be extended):
The Conference language will be English or German with translation.
Presentations Highlights:
Conference Sessions & Closed Sessions, Cultural Events (film/choreography), Welcome Dinner, Keynote Speeches, Aceh Sumatra Party with Mystique Karaoke, Companies/Infostands; Donating Desk; Translation Projects; Exotic Pictures of Aceh Sumatra Rain Forest/Ethno-Painting Exhibitions; CAD-Simulations (Nautical Archeology of the Sinking World Heritage of Aceh Sumatra; Aceh Sumatra Natural Resources Observations and Alternative Energies; Atjeh Train in History and Future Models; Tsunami Memorial Models); Institutions, Companies Profiles; Folk Art, Handicraft, Books & Souvenirs Bazaar; Aceh Sumatran Food Festival, etc.
Alternative/Special Tour/visit: 1. Tour of the Old Town 2. Visit the European Central Bank or Newspaper redaction "FAZ" in Frankfurt am Main, etc.
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
The University of Marburg and the co-organizers, in the international spirit of Achinese Sumatran Cooperation Week Conferences in Europe, extend an especially warm invitation to our colleagues from outside Germany to join us in Marburg, Hessen. Participation by foreign/ASEAN experts at our conferences has significantly enhanced the technical quality of our meetings, and we are again anticipating a strong foreign contingent. This is an event/conference you should not miss.
Access to Marburg through the Frankfurt International Airport is very easy (about one hour drive from Airport to Marburg or couple of hours by regional train). Marburg is an historical university town and popular tourist destination at any time of year and our event rates at the Downtown area are unbeatable.
The Organizers recognize the difficulties that some international participants may experience in applying for a visa to enter Germany/European Union. The Conference is prepared to provide Letter of Invitation and Letter of Support.
Unfortunately, at this time, the Conference regrets that we are unable to provide travel or other financial support (except limited accomodation grants for special invited participants) to any attendees.
The Conference language will be English or German with translation. While the Conference cannot provide translation services, please take advantage of the opportunity in your Abstract Submittal to indicate if your request for an oral presentation would involve speaking through your or our interpreter.
For logistical support, and for all other questions, International Attendees are encouraged to contact:
Prof. Dr. Roepke
Universitätstr. 25
35037 Marburg
Tel:
+49 (0) 6421 / 28-23900
Fax:
+49 (0) 6421 / 28-23193
Email:
roepke@staff.uni-marburg.de
info@achinese.org
Website: www.achinese.org
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
The Conference will, upon request, issue Letters of Invitation and/or Letters supporting Visa requests to International Participants.
If you need a Visa to enter the Germany/European Union please:
Allow at least 2 months from the time you apply for a Visa at a German Embassy or Consulate. The Conference suggests filing your application by August 2006.
Be sure to indicate information for accompanying persons who will also require a Visa.
To receive an Official Invitation – or letter of support for a Visa request, please provide to Prof. Dr. Roepke at the address above:
1. Full name (no initials, please)
2. Title or Position
3. Complete name of institution
4. Address of institution
5. Email address
6. Phone number
7. Fax number
8. Date of birth
9. Place of birth (city; county/region, etc.; state; country)
10. Passport number
11. Name of country that issued the passport
12. Date of issue of passport
13. Date of expiration of passport
14. Sponsoring agency (e.g., National Ministries/Companies, German Foundations, etc.)
15. To whom should letter be addressed
16. Should letter be transmitted to applicant or to addressee
17. How the letter should be transmitted (e-mail, fax, post, etc.)
18. Special content requested
19. Title(s) of papers the applicant will present
20. Names of any family members who will accompany, if any;
Items (1)-(3) and (8)-(13) for all accompanying family members
FINANCIAL INFORMATION SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
While the Conference cannot provide financial support, we recognize the financial situation faced by special participants in some ASEAN-countries. We recommend that you seek support from other organizations such as (for participants in ASEAN-countries):
* The National Ministries (e.g. Ministry of Culture and Education; Ministry of Communication and Information, etc.)
* Aceh Sumatra Reconstruction Agengy, International / European or German institutions / foundations, etc.
* Big Companies/Funding Foundations, Private Firms, etc.
Experts / Special Participants with collaborators in the European Union should also contact their European / German colleagues to explore possible support through the collaborators' institution. If required by your potential sponsor, the Achinese Week Conference will be glad to provide a letter of support or a special recommendation.
OPPORTUNITIES:
- Meeting, exchange ideas and forge networks with students/experts (from EU-ASEAN)
- Develop techniques for conducting effective fieldwork in Aceh/Sumatra/Indonesia
- Establish links with key European/German scholars/companies/institutions.
- Promoting/Transaction of commercial products/handycrafts/souvenirs.
- Preparing a documentary film/video on ‘Aceh Event’ in diaspora.
- Etc.
SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
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