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International Geoscience Programme IGCP Project 591 Field Workshop 2014 jointly with International Subcommission on Silurian Stratigraphy (ISSS), International Subcommission on Ordovician Stratigraphy (ISOS) and International Subcommission on Cambrian Stratigraphy (ISCS)

First Circular

12–22 August, 2014

Kunming, China

Sponsored by:

State Key Laboratory of Palaeobiology and Stratigraphy, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Yunnan University

Yunnan University (conference venue) and its main buildings on campus.

General information The 2014 Field Workshop of IGCP 591, to be held jointly with ISSS, ISOS and ISCS, will be hosted by the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Yunnan Key Laboratory of Palaeontology, Yunnan University. Its formal theme will be ‘Global Events and their relationships in the Early to Middle Paleozoic’. The meeting is scheduled tentatively for August 12-22, 2014. The scientific sessions in Kunming will be followed by a field excursion in northeastern Yunnan (western South China paleoplate) and western Yunnan (Indochina and Sibumasu paleoplates). The meeting in Kunming will include two days of indoor scientific sessions for delegates to present their most recent research, and a day trip to the world-renowned Chengjiang Biota site, about 60 km east of Kunming. Yunnan is well known for its “four seasons of spring weather” and spectacularly beautiful natural scenery, including several national and international geoparks. The meeting venue will be Yunnan University, which is one of the top rank universities in China and located in the centre of Kunming city proper beside the Cuihu Lake. During the post-conference field excursion, we will visit several Ordovician, Silurian and Devonian sections. Most of the stratigraphic successions are continuous, containing rich and diverse fossils. During a single week, delegates will have the opportunity to investigate the Lower Paleozoic sections and faunas of three different paleoplates (South China, Indochina, and Sibumasu), and to enjoy some stunningly beautiful scenery spots, such as the Cangshan International Geopark, Erhai Lake (one of the largest plateau lakes in China), as well as modern vocanic craters and hot springs in Tengchong.

The Maotian Mountain Yunnanozoon Haikouichthys

Organizing committee

ZHAN Renbin (chair), Nanjing Institute of Geology & Palaeontology HOU Xianguang (vice-chair), Yunnan University, Kunming China ZHANG Yuandong (vice-chair), Nanjing Institute of Geology & Palaeontology HUANG Bing (secretary), Nanjing Institute of Geology & Palaeontology Mike MELCHIN (ISSS), St. Francis Xavier University, Canada David HARPER (ISOS), Palaeoecosystems Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, UK ZHANG Xingliang (ISCS), Northwest University, Xi’an China WANG Yi, Nanjing Institute of Geology & Palaeontology FENG Zhuo, Yunnan University, Kunming China CONG Peiyun, Yunnan University, Kunming China WU Rongchang, Nanjing Institute of Geology & Palaeontology YANG Qun, Nanjing Institute of Geology & Palaeontology LIU Yu, National Natural Science Foundation of China Brad CRAMER, University of Iowa, USA Jisuo JIN, Western University, Canada

Estimated registration fees (Note: All registration fees are estimates at this stage. The final registration fees will be announced in the 2nd circular due to be distributed by the end of January 2014).

The registration fee for the scientific sessions (see details in the early registration form below) covers the formal registration, the summary and proceedings volumes, handouts, accommodations (see Registration Form for options), icebreaker, conference dinner, coffee breaks, day trip to the Chengjiang Biota site and the conference backpack.

The registration fee for the post-conference field excursion in northeastern and western Yunnan Province is estimated at $1100 US, which covers the field guidebook, hotels (mostly three stars or higher), meals, transportation, the airfare from Tengchong to Kunming, and the tickets to geoparks, historical sites and museums.

It is possible for students and young researchers to apply for a limited amount of financial support.

Tentative meeting itinerary

Tuesday, 12 August 2014. Registration throughout the day. Icebreaker at the

The Ordovician section at Haidong, Dali, western Yunnan

convention centre of Yunnan University, 18:00–22:00. You can also upload presentations and mount posters during the icebreaker. 13 August. Scientific sessions. Presentations beginning at 9:00AM and ending at 5:30PM; poster display throughout the meeting. 14 August. Day trip to Chengjiang Biota site. We will visit the original site of the Chengjiang Biota—the Maotianshan Mountain, and the Fuxian Lake just beside it. 15 August. Scientific sessions. 15 August (evening). Conference banquet at Yunnan University. 16–21 August. Post-conference excursion to northeastern and western Yunnan Province (back to Kunming on the evening of 21 August). 22 August. Delegates depart or continue their own tourist activities. Maps and other tourist information about the Kunming International Airport, shopping, sightseeing, and transportation in Kunming, will be provided both in the 2nd circular and during the meeting.

Publications

1. Extended summary (up to 4 printed pages, including references, and figures) will be published by the Nanjing University Press (Eds. HUANG Bing and ZHAN Renbin). Deadline for submission: 31 May, 2014. 2. A proceedings volume of full papers (within 10 printed pages) will be published in Palaeoworld, a peer-reviewed international journal (Eds. ZHAN Renbin, JIN Jisuo and David HARPER). Deadline for submission: 31 August, 2014. 3. A field guide will be published by Science Press (Beijing) (ZHANG Yuandong et al.).

All three publications will distributed to all delegates, and the Summary Volume and the Field Guide will be available at the meeting.

The dinosaur valley in Lufeng The volcanic crater in Tengchong The Ordovician section of Dali 4

The Silurian section in Baoshan The O/S boundary and a possible An Ordovician fossilliferous bed ancient weathering surface at Laojianshan, Baoshan

Travel and accommodations

From Kunming International Airport to the meeting site: We will provide detailed information on travel from the new Kunming International Airport to our convention centre. We will provide some free pick-up services for delegates who need assistance.

All delegates are advised to stay at the Reception Centre (corresponding to a three-star hotel) of Yunnan University. We can reserve the room for you according to your selection in the registration form. You may also book your own room(s) outside Yunnan University, and some detailed information about the hotels around the University will be provided in the 2nd circular.

For the post-conference field excursion, all expenses are covered by the registration fee including transportation, accommodation (16–21 August, 2014, six nights), meals, guidebook, airfare from Tengchong to Kunming, tickets to Geoparks, Museums and historical sites etc.

Contact information

All questions related to the Field Workshop should be directed to: HUANG Bing, [email protected]; or ZHAN Renbin, [email protected]

Early Registration Form

Please fill in the following table using “√” or the number code of your selections and send this page to Huang Bing ([email protected]) or Zhan Renbin ([email protected]) at your earliest convenience.

Name (same as printed on passport): Title: Gender: Nationality and passport number: E-mail address: Postal address:

Item Selection I am a full-time researcher I am a student (30% off at the conference registration fee) Registration: (All meals included) A1: I will attend 3-day activities, including single room for 4 nights at about $420 US per person A2: I will attend 3-day activities, including double room for 4 nights, sharing with another person at about $300 US per person A3: I will attend 3-day activities, including double room for 4 nights but not shared at about $450 US per person A4: I will attend 3-day activities with a spouse, including double room for 4 nights at about $480 US per couple A5: I will attend 3-day activities without accommodation at about $210 US per person (banquet included) Post-Conference Excursion (6 days, all included): B1: I will attend the Field Excursion (accommodation shared with another person, about $1100 US per person) B2: I will attend the Field Excursion (accommodation not shared, about $1350 US per person) B3: I will attend the Field Excursion (with spouse) (about $2100 US per couple) I will submit an abstract or an extended summary I will submit a paper for the proceedings I will need an invitation letter Remarks *If you will be accompanied by your spouse, please provide us with his/her personal information (such as full name, title, nationality and passport number), so that we can issue the invitation letter accordingly.