4th ANSA & µETA International Conference

Call For Papers

Event Outline Being consistent to our biannual appointment, it is our pleasure to invite you to contribute your work and to st rd participate in the "4th ANSA & µETA International Conference" that will be held from June 1 to June 3 2011, in Classical Makedonia Palace, Thessaloniki, Greece. The principal aims of this event are to bring the CAE Community together with BETA CAE Systems S.A. and to promote an international exchange of the latest concepts, knowledge and development requirements on our flagship software products, ANSA & µETA. Technical papers outlining the latest advances in CAE strategy, methodology, techniques and applications related to our products are invited. The language of the event is English.

Topics of the Event - Call for Papers The technical forum and contributed presentations will demonstrate the current status and the future trends of the application of ANSA & µETA in a spectrum of sectors, such as:    

automotive, motorsports, railway, aerospace,

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shipbuilding / offshore, power tools, electronics, energy,

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heavy machinery, biomedical / biomechanics, chemical processes, academic, etc.

A wide range of topics on various simulation application fields and disciplines will be covered, including:        

CAE strategy & process planning, Process automation, Product and Simulation Data Management (PDM / SDM), Durability, Crash & Rollover, Occupant & Pedestrian Safety, Dynamics, Noise, Vibration & Harshness,

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Computational Fluid Dynamics, Optimization, Composite materials modelling, Climate control, Engine technology, Heat transfer, Simulation results assessment etc.

All those who wish to communicate recent advances and future trends in the analyses technologies, methods and practices for solving the problems of the modern Industry, using our software products, are welcome to contribute to the success of this conference. One of the authors of each paper will receive free accommodation for the duration of the event, as a speaker, courtesy of BETA CAE Systems S.A.

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4th ANSA & µETA International Conference

Call For Papers

Submission of Abstracts, Papers & Presentations Abstracts of approximately 250 words should be submitted for consideration by February 25, 2011. Abstracts should clearly state the purpose, results and conclusions of the work to be described in the final paper. The author’s name, organization, address, phone & fax numbers and email should be also clearly marked. The identification of the speaker among more than one author is required. The language of the conference will be English. Instructions to the authors and templates to be used for the submitted abstracts and papers are available for download at the conference’s web-page at our web-site: http://www.beta-cae.gr . Abstracts submission will be made by email no later than February 25, 2011, to: BETA CAE Systems S.A., email: [email protected] The notification about the papers’ acceptance will be made by March 11, 2011. Authors, whose abstracts will be accepted and are designated as speakers, will be asked to:  register to the event using a special registration form as described bellow,  submit a properly formatted final paper, no later than April 29, 2011.  submit their presentation files not later than April 29, 2011.  submit a speaker’s information form in order to be properly introduced by the session’s chair-person. The conference’s proceedings will be compiled before the congress, therefore, please, respect the deadlines.

Speakers Registration In order to keep a low overall budget for all the participants, there is no participation fee. Furthermore, speakers will receive free accommodation for the duration of the event, courtesy of BETA CAE Systems S.A. Please, note that only one of the authors of each paper can be registered and hosted as speaker. Additional authors may register without participation fee as delegates. Speakers’ registration is essential for the organization of the event and the accommodation arrangements. Speakers’ registration includes:  delegate pack and full conference attendance, st  accommodation and breakfast at the event’s hotel, checking in on May 31 and checking out June rd 3 (up to three nights),  coffee breaks during the event, st  welcome reception on May 31 st nd  lunch and dinner on June 1 and June 2 , and rd  lunch on June 3 . After the acceptance notification, and no later than April 15, 2011, return the following special Speakers Registration Form by fax or email to: BETA CAE Systems S.A. fax: +30-2392-021828 email: [email protected]

Special offer with Lufthansa Discounted travel for the conference attendees Lufthansa German Airlines offers a comprehensive global route network linking Thessaloniki, Greece with major cities around the world. As the Official Airline to this event, Lufthansa offers special prices and conditions to all attendees. To make your reservation, please click on this link and enter the access code GRTIQ in the "Access to Event Booking area". This will take you into an online booking platform that will automatically calculate the discount offered or provide you with an even better offer if another promotional fare is available. Please note that you may have to enable pop-ups on this site - otherwise the booking platform window will not open. These promotional fares are also available via your IATA / ARC Travel Agent; please refer your Travel Agent to these ticketing instructions.

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4th ANSA & µETA International Conference

Call For Papers

Conference Venue and Accommodation The conference will be held at Makedonia Palace hotel, in the heart of Thessaloniki.

Makedonia Palace 2, M. Alexandrou Avenue 546 40 Thessaloniki, Greece Tel.: +30 2310 897197 Fax: +30 2310 897211 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.classicalhotels.com

Speakers will receive free accommodation for the duration of the event. Accommodation reservations for speakers will be arranged by BETA CAE Systems based on the information that you will provide with the Speakers Registration Form. Please, note that only one of the authors of each paper will be hosted as speaker.

Location:

Classical Makedonia Palace, ideally located in the heart of the city and by the sea, offers breathtaking views of the City’s historical White Tower and Thermaikos gulf. It is 15km from the Thessaloniki International Airport “Macedonia” (SKG) and walking distance from the city centre.

Transportation:

The hotel is easily accessible by public or private transportation. Recommended transportation from the airport to the hotel is by taxi. Taxis are available in front of the airport terminal on the arrivals level. For flights reservation, optional taxi booking or car rental you may contact: Theodossiadou Travel 2 Venizelou st., 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece Tel.: +30 231 0225 213, +30 231 0225 213 Fax: +30 231 0284 372 Email: [email protected]

Important Dates th

Abstracts submission before: February 25 2011 th Acceptance notification: March 11 2011 th Speakers’ registration until: April 15 2011 th Final manuscripts submission before: April 29 2011 th Presentations files submission before: April 29 2011 st rd Event: June 1 to June 3 2011

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Information Mrs. Photini Paraskevopoulou BETA CAE Systems S.A. Kato Scholari, Thessaloniki GR-57500 Epanomi Greece

Tel: +30-2392-021914 Fax: +30-2392-021828 Email: [email protected] Url: http://www.beta-cae.gr

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4th ANSA & µETA International Conference

Speakers Registration Form

BETA CAE Systems S.A. 4th ANSA & μETA International Conference

June 1-3, 2011, Makedonia Palace, Thessaloniki, Greece Speakers Registration Form

Delegates, who are not speakers, please use the Delegates Registration Form, provided with the conference’s invitation.

First name, Last name: _________________________________________________________ Paper title: ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________________________ Company / Institution: __________________________________________________________ Address / Country: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Check in date: _____________

 Late Arrival (after 6:00pm)

Check out date: ____________

Total Nights: __________

Room type:

 Single occupancy incl. breakfast (No charge for speakers)  Double occupancy incl. breakfast (No charge for speakers)

Remarks / Special Requests: _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Accompanying persons with me at the event: ____ Adults or children over 14 years old ____ Children from 3 to 14 years old ____ Children under 3 years old

Signature: _________________

Date: _________________

Return the form by fax to +30-2392-021828 or email to [email protected]