CONFERENCE AIMS AND THEMES

A.T.I.V. (Association of Italian Glass Technologists) and SSV (Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro), in cooperation with the University of Parma, are pleased to announce the next 12th ESG Conference that will be held in Parma (Italy) in September 2014.

The 12th ESG Conference will be a three-days event with a conference agenda organized into parallel sessions, poster session and visits. A Sightseeing Tour, Gala Dinner and Accompanying Person Program will additionally contribute to the success of the event.

The aim of this conference is to present and discuss ways to improve the quality and the performance of glass products in their various applications.
The conference will maintain the quality of the previous congresses while incorporating new features to learn about the latest developments in glass technology and European Regulations.

The technical tracks will focus on specific needs of glass industries and in particular we would like to discuss about:

1. Glass Technology
2. Glass & Environment
3. Properties & Measures
4. Special Glasses
5. Safety & Hygiene
6. Glass in Architecture


In connection with the 12th ESG Conference, the XXIX A.T.I.V. Conference, the GlassTrend Seminar, the Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Glass (ICG), the Annual Meeting of the European Glass Society (ESG) will be organized and the ICG TC Meetings will be hosted during the conference.
A sponsor program will be defined in order to promote their activities.

CALL FOR PAPER

The abstracts (about 300 words) should be written in English, the official language of the event.
Authors should specify whether they prefer an oral or poster presentation. Please find the instructions for
abstract preparation at the web page: http://www.esg2014.it

Authors will be notified about the acceptance of their abstract.
All abstracts will be published on the Book of Abstracts.
The papers received before July 31, 2014 will be published in electronic version and distributed to the participants.
The powerpoint presentations received during the conference will be uploaded after the conference on the 12th ESG 2014 Conference web-site (upon author’s authorization).

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2013

Notification acceptance of abstract: January 31, 2014

Early bird registration: June 30, 2014

Final paper submission deadline: July 31, 2014


JOURNALS

All papers received within July 31, 2014 will be published on the Conference Proceedings in digital form.

Selected papers will be submitted to:
- Glass Worldwide (A.T.I.V.’s Official Journal), published by Chameleon Business Media Ltd.

- La Rivista della Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro,
electronic Journal edited by Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro