Hefei Guidebook

Conference photo

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The conference is focused around recent developments in Singularity Theory and its applications. The main topics of the conference are:
• Fundamental groups of algebraic varieties
• Hodge-theoretic aspects of singularities
• Characteristic classes of singular varieties
The conference will take place during July 25-31, 2011, in Hefei, China, and it will be hosted by the University of Science and Technology of China.

LOCAL CONTACT: Ms. Lynn Hwang

SPONSOR: University of Science and Technology of China and The National Science Foundation.

SPEAKERS

OTHER PARTICIPANTS

PROGRAM: schedule of talks, titles and abstracts.

CONFERENCE TRIP:

The conference will feature a two-day trip to the Yellow Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's major tourist destinations. Please consult the Guidebook for more details.

We intend to publish a Conference Proceedings volume, containing expository and research articles in Singularity Theory. All submissions will be refereed. Speakers and other participants are encouraged to submit their contributions to the proceedings volume, no later than November 30, 2011. All potential contributors should email the organizers in advance.

LODGING:

This will be taken care of by Ms. Hwang. Each registered participant is kindly asked to email Ms. Hwang a scanned copy of his/her passport page. This information is needed for accommodation and trip arrangements.
The conference hotel is Novotel.

VISITOR INFORMATION, including some travel tips. You may also want to consult our Hefei Guidebook.

FUNDING:

Funding for local expenses of the participants is provided by the University of Science and Technology of China.
Support for travel is not available, except for participants from the USA (who will be supported by a NSF grant).

REGISTRATION:

Registration for this event is now closed. Registered speakers and participants who wish to submit updates related to their schedule, as well as information about their talks, should contact the organizers directly.

VISA FOR CHINA:

Most participants will need a visa to enter China. If needed, invitation letters will be provided by Ms. Hwang upon request. Please allow enough time to obtain a visa before your visit.