[visionlist] Conference Announcement: Rovereto Attention Workshop 29-31 October 2009

[Melcher, David Paul]

*Rovereto Attention Workshop: Attention and Awareness
(29-31 October, 2009)*

The third annual Rovereto Attention Workshop (RAW) will focus on Attention and Awareness, and will take place in Rovereto, Italy on October 29-31, 2009.

Full details can be found at the workshop website:
http://www.cimec.unitn.it/Raw_2009.php

The goal of the workshop in Rovereto is to provide a unique forum for researchers from a range of perspectives who are interested in these topics to come together to discuss their research and develop new directions and collaborations. The workshop is hosted by the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, at the University of Trento.

The list of confirmed speakers includes:
David Alais
Marisa Carrasco
Patrick Cavanagh
Alan Cowey
Christof Koch
Rene Marois
Susana Martinez-Conde
Geraint Rees
John Reynolds
Pieter Roelfsema

POSTER SESSION
A poster session is organized to encourage young researchers and students to attend and present their work. A number of small travel fellowships will be awarded to the best poster submissions.

THE VENUE
Rovereto is a charming city situated in northern Italy. Situated in the valley of the Adige River and surrounded by the majestic Dolomites, Rovereto enjoys both a spectacular natural setting and easy access to major metropolitan areas in northern Italy and central Europe. The Trentino region is a favorite of hikers, mountain climbers, and bikers, and has been renowned since ancient times for its agricultural products, particularly its apples and wine. The town is just 30 minutes from Lake Garda, a pristine Alpine lake famous for its windsurfing, sailing, and spas.

ORGANIZING COMMITEE
Marisa Carrasco
Leo Chelazzi
Maurizio Corbetta
John Duncan
David Melcher
Kia Nobre
Jens Schwarzbach
Massimo Turatto
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