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Cead Mile Failte" (pronounced 'Kaid-Mee-la-Fawl-teh')

It is my very great privilege and pleasure to extend this traditional Irish welcome personally to you. As you may have heard, the next ESACT Meeting will be held in Dublin, Ireland. Indeed, it will be the 21st Meeting and held in the 21st Century. Twenty-one has a special meaning in Ireland as traditionally it is the age when children receive the “key to the door” from their parents. The key signifies trust and the transition from childhood to adulthood or “maturity” (some of us just get older!). For ESACT, this coming of age has shown incredible developments over the last few decades in the technology which ESACT represents. It is therefore appropriate for us to reflect a little on our past and extrapolate the advancement that has been accomplished into the future. We will examine where our technological progress has found application in our own and related fields, and examine how this might prepare us for moving forward into the future. To this end our expert Scientific Committee, Chaired by and in the capable hands of Nigel Jenkins, has prepared what I believe is an excellent scientific programme for ESACT 2009. This will be filled with equally excellent invited speakers and presenters who are in advance of their fields. Added to that, and only surpassed by the quality of science and the class of the exhibitors’ stands, we have prepared exciting and entertaining social get-togethers that are topped with good food and better beverages! You will forgive me if I am not more explicit but we would like to keep that element of surprise for you. In any event, we will hope to welcome you with the warmth of “One hundred thousand welcomes”. June is usually a good month in Ireland weather-wise but anyway don’t worry, be happy; the sunshine is in the smile!

 

 

The vendors reception will take place in the Exhibition Marquee at The Citywest Hotel.  This evening will provide an opportunity for delegates to meet in a relaxed environment and catch up with old friends.  
Cost included in Registration Fee

 

Monday 8th June 2009  – Free Evening:
Coaches will be organised from the Citywest Hotel to the City Centre.
The Organising Committee have put together various options that cover Irish traditions, pastimes & what the Irish like to do to have some fun.

Greyhound racing is a popular pastime in Ireland. Even if you have no interest in racing or betting, an evening in one of The Stadium's suites is a thrill of a lifetime. The Stadium's suite has an exceptional view of the racetrack and offers full dining. Each suite has its own private bar, private tote betting facility and race viewing screens.

 

 
 The Old Jameson Distillery

You will enjoy a guided tour, a Jameson signature drink, a four course evening meal and top class musical entertainment from the Jameson Players.
 

 
 Dinner followed by The Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

You will enjoy traditional Irish food in Fitzers Restaurant which is in the heart of Temple Bar. After dinner you will meander through the streets of Dublin, taking in the sights, the smells, the sounds and the scenes. A team of rambling players and mistrels completes the ensemble, giving renditions of verse, prose, drama and song from the Dublin literary hall of fame.

 

Tuesday 9th June 2009, A Surprise Evening:
? An Evening of delicious food and entertainment will be held at a surprise location.
Cost included in Registration Fee
 
 
Wednesday 10th June 2009  – Gala Dinner at Citywest Hotel:
 
 The Gala Dinner will take place in the ballroom of the Citywest Hotel. The ESACT award and Poster award will be presented at the dinner. There will be an exciting variety of entertainment on throughout the night.

Cost included in Registration Fee

 
 
Please register your interest on the on-line registration for all social activities, which you would like to attend. Places are limited on each activity.
 
Pre & Post Conference Tours can also be organised on request. We can create a tour to suit your needs & budget
 
 

Registration for ESACT 2009 is now open. If you would like to become an ESACT member and avail of a reduced registration fee for the ESACT conference you can join at: www.ESACT.org