First Circular of IAHBAA
THE 7-Th. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APITHERAPY & HEALTH CARE
THE 7-Th. INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION ON BEE PRODUCTS


International Apitherapy Health Care & Bee Acupuncture Association (IAHBAA), consisting of delegates from 16 countries, decides to hold the 7th International Conference on Apitherapy & Health Care and the 7th International Exposition on Bee Products (IAHB ?) In China. IAHB ? will give a warm welcome for your coming.

The Conference Objective:
The purpose of this conference is to improve apitherapy technology and skills, promote exploitation and utilization of the bee products,conduct international exchange and build a cooperative network of worldwide experts.

Time & Address:
Jun. 28~30, 2004

JingHu Hotel, Southwest Communication University (SWCU), Chengdu City, Sichuang Province, China

Hong Zhu Shan Hotel, Emei Mount, Sichuang Province, China

Working Language:
English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese

Sponsor:
International Apitherapy Health Care & Bee Acupuncture Association (IAHBA)

Aid:
NPO Apitherapy Association of Japan
Korea Apitherapy Healthcare Association
German Apitherapy Society
Malaysia Apitherapy Society
Etc.

Assistance:
Apiculture Management Station of Sichuang Province
Apiculture Association of Sichuang Province
Xicheng-Dazhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Etc.

Participants:
The scholars, beekeepers, apitherapy/bee product practitioners and those who are willing to engage in the field are welcome.

Contributions Solicited on:
Clinical test and basic study on apitherapy health care and bee-acupuncture; exploitation and utilization of the bee products; the experience of apitherapy and natural medicine, which is related to apitherapy, in traditional medicine of various nations and countries; the research and application of equipment and appliances of apitherapy in health care.

Requirements of Contributions:

1. Clear and definite viewpoint with sufficient arguments and terse language, not over 2500 Chinese characters or 5000 printing marks (including punctuation marks), an abstract with not over 800 Chinese characters or 1600 printing marks and key words should be attached to the thesis.

2. The cost of editing and translation is $25u.s. for each thesis, 3 copies of printing thesis are wanted.

3. The cost of comment (including medal and certificate) is $50u.s. for each thesis.


Exposition:
1. The business of apiculture companies, bee yards, hospital and academy of apitherapy and beeacupuncture from various countries are welcome to join the exposition. The products including food, medicine, cosmetics and daily life necessaries etc. which take bee or its products as the main materials; the equipment, appliances, books, movies, lantern slides, photos and CD relating to apitherapy and Bee-acupuncture are expected to apply for display and comment. The exposition will set up three kinds of prizes: gold, silver and bronze, for each of the above item.

2. The exhibit expense:

Cost of each exhibiting counter (1m×2m) $300u.s.
Registration fee of each exhibit $100u.s.
Commenting fee of each exhibit $100u.s.

Dead line of Contributions and Application for Joining the Exposition:
The title and abstract of the article, exhibit samples, acknowledging receipt, editing and translation fee should be sent to the office of IAHBA before Apr.30, 2004 with the following address:

Prof. Fangzhu

4-103, 78, Tuchengtou Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China Post Code, 210012
Tel/Fax: 0086-25-52450865, 0086-25-52308073

Registration fee:
Delegate: $150 u.s./per person
Companion: $120 u.s./per person

After paying the registration fee, participants may attend all conference programs and get publication of conference and memento.

Hotel:
Standard room (with two beds): $36 u.s./per room/per day, 3 days totally $108 u.s/per room

The hotel grade is 3 star or better.