Dear museum / science center professional The final programme for the ICOM/CIMUSET 2012 “Brighter Perspectives for Science and Technology Museums” is now ready. The conference will take place in Finland (Tampere and Helsinki) 28-31 August 2012. Registration is now open. The early bird fee (280 euros) is valid until 31 of July. Please join us in a unique confence to discuss about the current state and future of the science and technology museums. Keynote speakers of the conference are: Prof. Robert Bud (UK): “Resolving the problem of the abstract: turning concepts into stories”, Deputy Director Yin Hao (China):“The Development of China’s Science and Technology Museums and Science Centers”, Dr. Katariina Mauranen (UK/Finland): "Look beyond the machine. Displaying intangible ideas through very tangible technology artefacts" and Professor Per-Edvin Persson (Finland): "Rethinking the Science Centre Model" In the programme there wil be six sessions with some 30 presentations on new exhibition technologies, co-operation with different actors and major renovation projects in museums of technology. For details, please take a look at our website: www.tampere.fi/cimuset2012 The social programme includes Tuesday, 28 Aug: Welcome Reception at Werstas Museum (included in the fee) Wednesday, 29 Aug: Tampere City Reception at Vapriikki Museum Centre (included in the fee) Thursday, 30 Aug: Cruise on the lake Näsijärvi (included in the fee) Dinner at Amuri Workers' Housing Museum (cost 40 euro) If you have questions concerning registration, accommodation, travel etc, please contact: [log in to unmask] Welcome to Finland! Best regards, Kimmo Antila Chair of the Organising Committee Museum Centre Vapriikki - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html