Poland 2024 Workshop

The Sorptive Rocks Commission invites you to the 2rd Sorptive Rocks Workshop to be held in Bukowa, Wisła, Poland, on 16-18 September 2024. The workshop of sorptive rock research will focus on the mechanical and transport behaviours of sorptive rocks, such as shale, coal and other mudstones, and their implications on their corresponding rock engineering designs.

Agenda

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Monday 16 
September 2024
Arrival to the hotel Crystal Mountain in Wisła (Poland)
Technical Program*
Tuesday 17 
September 2024
8:30 am-8:35 amOpening Ceremony
8:35 am-8:40 amConference Address
8:40 am-10:10 amMorning Session 1
10:10 am-10:30 amCoffee Break
10:30 am-12:00 pmMorning Session 2
12:00 pm-2:00 pmLunch
2:00 pm-3:30 pmAfternoon Session 1
3:30 pm-3:50 pmCoffee Break
3:50 pm-5:20 pmAfternoon Session 2
5:20 pm-7:20 pmGALA Dinner
Technical Tour
18-20 
September 2024
Day 1Mining and Steel historical Dolni Vitkovice
industrial complex in Ostrava (Czech Republic)
Day 2Guido underground mine visit (Poland)
Day 3Visiting Silesian University of Technology
*Gerneral Registration (Technical Program) includes all sessions and posters, breakfast, Gala Dinner, coffee breaks. For the technical program, the attendees have options to either book hotel directly from the venue or through the organization with discount rate (by May 15, 2024).

Techical Tour Registration includes transport, site access fees and technical tour guide fees. All means and lodging are on attendees' own with their preferences.

Workshop Venue and Accommodations

The workshop will be held in Bukowa, Wisła, Poland. Bukowa is a picturesque town, nestled in the Beskid Mountains. Surrounded by lush forests and the Wisła River, visitors will explore cultural attractions like the Czerniańskie Lake, Valley of Biała Wisełka, Andczantoria Cable Railway for a memorable experience amidst Poland's natural beauty.
A block of hotel rooms is reserved for workshop attendees at the Hotel Crystal Mountain, located in the heart of Bukowa, Wisła, Poland. Accommodation is now available for attendees to book. The deadline to book rooms at this rate is Monday, 1 July 2024.
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Transportation will be available by appointment.