43rd Annual Congress, European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Marrakech, 25 –28 September 2013 Dear BABCP member In 2013, from 25 to 28 September, the EABCT has the pleasure of hosting the 43rd Annual Congress in the beautiful city of Marrakech, Morocco. The EABCT Congress is an opportunity for cognitive and behavioural researchers and clinicians from around the world to meet, exchange ideas and further develop this important, evidence-based psychological therapy. You may have recently attended the 2012 EABCT Congress in Geneva and we expect the 2013 Congress in Marrakech to be another hugely successful professional and social event. Below are various links that will help you contribute to and/or participate in EABCT 2013. General Information All information regarding the EABCT 2013 Congress can be found at: http://www.eabct2013.org Why not bookmark it or save it in your favourites? As the website is regularly updated, we strongly encourage you to check it for the latest Congress information. Scientific Programme We have a fantastic Scientific Programme already confirmed for the EABCT 2013 Congress in Marrakech. For more information about the Invited Address and Workshop Presenters please visit the following links; http://www.eabct2013.org/programme/programme.htm http://www.eabct2013.org/programme/keynote_speakers.htm http://www.eabct2013.org/programme/workshops.htm Submission Process We hope that you are considering contributing to the Scientific Programme of the Congress. All submissions are web-based and must be sent via the electronic form(s) on the EABCT 2013 website. Guidelines for submissions and examples of submissions from previous years can be found on the following link: http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/guidelines.htm http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/examples.htm The following relevant submission forms can be found on the EABCT 2013 website. Click on the links below and complete these forms on line, following the instructions given: 1. Half Day In-Congress Workshop http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/submit_half_workshop.htm 2. Symposium http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/submit_symposium.htm 3. Clinical Roundtable http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/submit_clinical_roundtable.htm 4. Panel Discussion http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/submit_panel_discussion.htm 5. Open Papers http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/submit_open_paper.htm 6. Posters http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/submit_poster.htm When you have sent your submission form you will receive an email which confirms the receipt of your abstract and provides you with a copy of the form that you have submitted and a reference number. Please ensure that you keep this email safely for your records Further information regarding submission deadlines can be found on the following link: http://www.eabct2013.org/submission/overview.htm Conference Venue and Location By choosing the Palmeraie in Marrakech as our host location, the EABCT gives delegates an opportunity to visit this sumptuous and exuberant city, radiating splendour and mysticism in the heart of exotic Morocco. The Congress venue, Palais des Congrès de la Palmeraie, is set in the Palmeraie Hotels & Resorts complex, a few kilometres from the heart of Marrakech. This spreads over an exceptional site in the Palm Grove of Marrakech. The congress will offer a range of affordable hotels and recreational facilities including the Holiday Inn and Palmeraie Golf Palace connected directly to the Palais des Congrès. For further information about this fabulous venue please click on the link below: www.palmeraiemarrakech.com/indexuk.htm For general information on the city of Marrakech, click on the links below; http://www.travelmarrakech.co.uk/ http://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco/marrakesh Why not forward this email onto a friend or colleague so you can have more fun together at the EABCT 2013 Conference! Yours sincerely, Philip Tata Chair Scientific Committee EABCT 2013