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ICISTS-KAIST 2009

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icists-posterThe 2009 Edition of the “International Conference for the Integration of Science and Technology into Society” (ICISTS) will be held in South Korea from August 20 to August 23, 2009. ICISTS-KAIST is a conference dedicated to providing a platform where university students from around the world can gather and discuss matters of significance in the realm of science and technology and how they impact the society, not only with other students who have similar interests but also with professionals invited as speakers.

The ICISTS-KAIST is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the undergraduate students at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, to encourage the debate on critical scientific and technological issues affecting modern society.

This year, the conference consists of three workshops, each with its own parallel sessions. They are titled: Climate change, Human-computer Interaction and Nano-clinic. To attend the forum you must write an essay and, if accepted, pay a small registration fee. The application period ends on June 30th, however, as an international student, if you apply before May 31st, you will be eligible for a discount. For further information, please visit the official website.

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SABF 2009: The application period has finished

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We are glad to tell you that we exceeded the 1500 registered students in the SABF 2009, out of which more than 500 completed their application sending the requested essay.

We would like to thank all the people that have spreaded and promoted the SABF, including the delegates, assistants and Universities. Moreover, we would like to congratulate all the applicants that have contributed with their essay, willing to generate a change in South America through their opinions based on values, beliefs and innovating ideas.

This year we have received essays from more than 60 countries from the 5 continents!!! The students from all over the world interacting with the leaders are the ones who make this forum a unique experience. During the first weeks of June 2009 all the applicants will receive via e-mail the results of the selection done by the jury.

Do not forget that even if you have not applied, you can join the debate through our blog.

Go to www.sabf.org.ar and find out who are going to speak in this 5th edition of the South American Business Forum.

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Need help writing your essay?

On behalf of the SABF team, we would like to help you write your essay, so that you can participate of the SABF. That’s why we encourage you to visit the “Essays from Past Editions” section of our website. There, you will find three essays written by past participants for our previous editions. We hope you find them useful! Be aware, however, that these are meant to be used just as a guide, since our panel of independent juries will evaluate the originality of your contributions.

Remember that this year’s main topic is “New Paradigms, New Challenges“, and the three subtopics on which you may focus your essay are: “Education and Collaboration: A new approach to development”, “Environment and Sustainability: From discussion to action” and “Opportunities in a changing economy”.

There are only 7 days left to upload your essay. We hope that you can participate of such a unique experience!

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts. Just send an email to students@sabf.org.ar

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Only 10 days left to apply for the SABF 2009!

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posterFind your place before May 10th! Future and current leaders from around the world, will gather together in Buenos Aires for the 5th edition of the South American Business Forum -the first student-run conference in South America. During the 7th, 8th and 9th of August, 100 university students from all over the world will share keynote conferences and workshops along with the most outstanding leaders from enterprises and politics. Seize the opportunity to be part of an environment of networking, businesses and information of global competitiveness.

To attend the SABF you have to write an essay about this year’s main topic, “New Paradigms, New Challenges”. We would like to know your opinion about the many issues on a social, environmental and economic level which have arisen in the last few years, and are questioning the functioning and viability of our current global system. These different tendencies are altering the existing paradigms, and they will be the main topics of discussion during the forum. You can upload your essay in our website, but hurry up! You only have time until May 10th!

venkaUp to date, over 20 speakers have confirmed their participation in the SABF 2009. You will find a full list in the Speakers section of our website. You will also find all the information you may need about the SABF by visiting our site, and if you have any further doubts, you can send an email to students@sabf.org.ar.