General information

 

Venue

The conference will be held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center (BACC), a state-of-the-art meeting and exhibition facility and an integral part of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina complex. It is located on the waterfront across from the Eastern Harbor and Silsilah Peninsula.

 

It houses four conference halls, four meeting rooms, two exhibition halls, a VIP lounge and a VIP meeting room, three restaurants and a coffee shop.

 

Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, was renowned as a beacon of culture, gaining legendary status in the ancient world. The city was the setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, and was home to Pharos Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, as well as the Library of Alexandria, a celebrated centre of learning. The city endured a decline until the 19th century.

 

Today, Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city and its Mediterranean gateway to the world. Known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean, the city has an ambience that feels more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern – though it is only 225 kilometers (140 miles) from Cairo.

 

As an economic and industrial hub of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Alexandria mixes glories of the past with 21st-century trade, commerce and culture. Archaeological treasures such as Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheatre and underwater ruins reflect the city’s history. Re-establishing the city’s reputation as a pre-eminent cultural centre, the famous library was reborn in 2002 as Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

 

Registration Desk

The Registration Desk will be located at the BACC. It will be open at the following times:

Special Requirements

Please indicate any special dietary or other requirements on the registration form.

 

Letters of Invitation

We will be pleased to send an official letter of invitation to any delegate upon request. Such invitation is intended to help potential participants to obtain a visa. It is not a commitment on the part of the Local Organizing Committee to provide any financial support.