Four workshops are scheduled on June 12 and 13, 2010 just before the main CIGR Congress in Québec City.  A two-day workshop on drainage modeling is offered by Chip Chesheir from North Carolina State University. Three one-day workshops are planned: the geomorphology of streams by Andy Ward from the Ohio State University, life-cycle assessment by Marty Matlock from the University of Arkansas, and bioenergy feedstock logistics by Shahab Sokhansanj from the University of British Columbia and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.  Spend a day with the experts; learn to use state-of-the-art models, do simulations and draw inferences with these analytical tools. WORKSHOPS: http://www.bioeng.ca/cigr2010/programs/workshops

At the end of the Congress, four technical tours are offered on Thursday June 17.  This is a unique opportunity to see and learn about technologies that are being used in eastern Canada.  The themes are:  Drainage and Water Management; Environment and Livestock Production; Food and Process Engineering; Bioenergy.  Each tour includes three or four stops at commercial farms or industrial sites.  Details can be found at: http://www.bioeng.ca/cigr2010/programs/technical-tours

Book hotel rooms early to benefit from guaranteed rates.  You can choose among various hotels near the Quebec City Convention Centre.  A selected list is identified at:  http://www.bioeng.ca/cigr2010/lodging-traveling/lodging

A preliminary technical program is on the web site.  The organizing committee is currently finalizing the technical program which will contain more than 700 confirmed papers; the final program will appear on the web site by May 15.  Meanwhile, participants are encouraged to register early.  On-line registration will be accepted until June 1.  After that date, only on-site registration will be available from June 13 to 16 at a higher rate: http://www.bioeng.ca/cigr2010/registration

Make plans to attend a memorable congress and enhance your learning experience through workshops and tours in the heart of French Canada.

The Local Organizing Committee