Deadline Extended - IRF Third LARC Call for Papers
For Immediate Release: April 21, 2010
The deadline for abstract submissions for the Third IRF Latin America Regional Congress has been extended to May 14, 2010 to allow more time for submitters to prepare submissions. The Third Latin American Regional Congress will be held September 20 – 23, 2010 in Bogotá, Colombia.
The abstract should include the objectives and the aim of the study, description of the techniques or methods used and a presentation of the results or conclusions in an informative and concise manner.
Content
The abstract should include the objectives and the aim of the study, description of the techniques or methods used and a presentation of the results or conclusions in an informative and concise manner. The congress will include presentations from the topics of road safety, pavement performance, Intelligent Transportation Systems, financing and tunneling. Other topics related to the road industry will also be discussed.
Abstracts are due no later than May 14, 2010.
Format
- Languages: The official language of the congress is Spanish, but abstracts will be accepted in English.
- Length of abstract: Maximum of two paragraphs (or half page).
- Font size: 12 point
Structure of Abstract
- TITLE OF WORK (centered, black, all caps)
- Name(s) of the author(s), title, organization, mailing address, telephone, email address and fax number.
- Text of abstract
Submission
The abstract should be submitted before May 14, 2010 in one of the following ways:
- Word or PDF format by email to Gabriel Sanchez
- Submitted online at http://www.irfnews.org/entrega-de-resumenes
The first two days of the congress will consist of the themed tracks mentioned above, with the last two days of the congress consisting of smaller, technical ancillary workshops as part of an overall IRF training certification program.
An exhibition will also be showcased which will include upwards of 20-30 companies highlighting their products and services.
For more information, visit IRF’s Third Latin America Regional Congress website or contact Gabriel Sanchez
Founded in 1948, the International Road Federation (IRF) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization with members from both the public and private sectors in 90 countries worldwide. IRF promotes the development and maintenance of better, safer roads and road networks throughout the world, using technological solutions and management practices that provide maximum economic and social returns from road investment.
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