International Conference on Earth Science and Technology 2009
May 14-16, 2009
Beijing, China
SPONSOR: Science and Technology Review Publishing House, CAST
CO-SPONSOR: China International Conference Center for Science and Technology
(CICCST)
SUPPORTERS: Division of Earth Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)
International Geographical Union (IGU)
The Geological Society of China
The Geographical Society of China
The Chinese Meteorological Society
The Seismological Society of China
The Chinese Society of Oceanography
The Chinese Geophysical Society
INVITATION
International Conference on Earth Science and Technology 2009 will be held in Beijing, China, from
May 14th to 16th, 2009. The aim of the Conference is to promote international academic exchanges
and drive the development and progress of earth system science. The theme of the Conference is
earth system science building which contains four topics, namely theory and method building, data
and flat building, research on testing and simulation, and the future trend of earth system science.
Science and Technology Review Publishing House, CAST extends an invitation to those interested
in earth system science, from across the world to attend the Conference which offers a great
opportunity for academic discussions and cooperations.
COMMITTEES
Chairman of the Conference:
Prof. Qin Dahe
Director, Division of Earth Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS),
Vice-president of IGU
Academic Committee:
Prof. Ronald F. Abler (co-chair)
President, International Geographical Union
Prof. Zhang Hongren (co-chair)
Former president, International Union of Geological Sciences
Prof. Eckart Ehlers
University Bonn, Germany
Prof. Chen Jingming
University of Toronto, Canada
Prof. Chen Yuchuan
Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, China
Prof. Chen Yong
China Earthquake Administration, China
Prof. Chen Yuntai
Institute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Administration,China
Prof. Cheng Guodong
LanZhou Branch of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Jin Xianglong
The Second Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic
Administration, China
Prof. Liu Jiping
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Institute of Atmospheric Physics, CAS, China
Prof. Luo Yong
National Climate Center, China Meteorological Administration,
China
Prof. Song Changqing
Department of Earth Sciences, National Natural Science
Foundation of China, China
Prof. Wang Pinxian
Tong Ji University, China
Prof. Wu Lixin
China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) , China
Prof. Yang Xiusheng
University of Connecticut, USA
Prof. Yao Tandong
Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, CAS, China
Prof. Zhang Renhe
Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, China
Prof. Zhang Xiaodong
The Seismological Society of China, China
Prof. Zhu Maoyan
Nanjing Institute of Geology and paleontology, CAS, China
Local Organizing Committee
Chairman：
Prof. Feng Changgen
Vice-Chairman:
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), China
Mr. He Jian
China International Conference Center for Science
and Technology (CICCST), China
Mr. Li Tonghai
Science and Technology Review Publishing House, CAST, China
General Secretary:
Prof. Su Qing
Science and Technology Review Publishing House, CAST, China
Committee Members:
Prof. Chen Shibiao
The Chinese Society of Oceanography, China
Prof. Guo Jian
The Chinese Geophysical Society, China
Prof. Wang Chunyi
The Chinese Meteorological Society, China
Ms. Wei Dan
Service Center for Societies of CAST, China
Prof. Wu Zhongliang
The Seismological Society of China, China Institute of Geophysical,
China Earthquake Administration, China
Ms.YueHailan
China International Conference Center for Science and Technology
(CICCST), China
Prof.Yue Tianxiang
Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research,
CAS, China
Prof. Zhang Guoyou
The Geographical Society of China, China
Prof. Zhu Lixin
The Geological Society of China, China
Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, China
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
The technical sessions of the Conference will include invited lectures, keynote speeches, and oral
and poster presentations. All sessions will focus on the theme of Earth System Science Building
(ESS Building).
TOPICS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
1. Theory and Method Building
2. Data and Flat Building
3. Research on Testing and Simulation
4. Future Trend and Research
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Conference (manuscripts, presentations, etc.) is English.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Earth System Science has become crucial to almost every part of society. Global population,
resources and environmental issues are closely related to the sustainable development of society and
human benefits. International Conference on Earth Science and Technology 2009 invites those
people who are interested in environment, geography, geo-information science, resources, climate
and the related subjects. The authors who are willing to present either oral or poster presentations are
required to submit an abstract and an application form before February 20, 2009. The list of accepted
abstracts will be announced on March 1, 2009.
The authors are invited to submit a 250-300 word abstract which should be 21*29.7cm (A4) with a
margin of 3cm on the top and bottom and 2.5cm on the right and left, using "Times New Roman"
font throughout, single-spaced paragraphs and 12pt. type for the body text. An abstract should
contain title, author(s) full name (the speaker’s name should be underlined), address and E-mail. The
authors are also required to fill in and return the application form.
Please submit your abstract (in Microsoft Word format) and application form by E-mail to
icest2009@cast.org.cn.
IMPORTANT DATE
Before November 30, 2008
March 20, 2009
First circular/call for papers
Deadline for abstract and application form submission
April 1, 2009
Second circular/call for papers
May 15, 2009
Publication of proceedings (abstract) and CD-ROM version
May 14-16, 2009
ICEST conference
VENUE
Beijing, China
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration fees
Before April 1, 2009
US Dollar $500
After April 1, 2009
US Dollar $600
Registration fees for students
US Dollar $300
Registration fee covers participation in all technical sessions, abstracts, a proceeding in CD-ROM, a
welcome reception, three lunches, a banquet and refreshment breaks.
POST-CONFERENCE TOURS
Line-1: Beijing-Xi’an (two days tour)
D1: Visit Terra-cotta and Huaqing Hot Spring. Check in hotel.
D2: Visit The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall, Bell Tower Square and Hui People Road.
Twin Room: RMB 4380/pax
Single Room Supplement: RMB200/pax
Line-2: BeiJing –XiAn-ShangHai (three days tour)
D1: Visit Terra-cotta and Huaqing Hot Spring. Check in hotel.
D2: Visit The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall, Bell Tower Square and Hui People Road.
Check in hotel.
D3: Visit Tour Bund (Waitan) Scenic Spots,Chenghuang Temple,Nanjing Road.
Twin Room: RMB 5380/pax
Single Room Supplement: RMB400/pax
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
Science and Technology Review Publishing House, CAST
Attn: Ms. Zhang Weilin
Ms. Lu Xiao
Dr. Wu Xiaoli
Mr. Li Xiaojian
Add: No. 86 Xue Yuan South Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR. China
Tel: (86) 10-62126641
(86) 10-62129657 （86）10-62103132
Fax: (86) 10-6212 8360
E-mail:icest2009@cast.org.cn
Website: http://icest2009.castscs.org.cn