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The XXVI Conference of International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
The Conference of International Society of Biomechanics in Sports are organized every  years by the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports(ISBS), in collaboration with one of its member societies, which assumes responsibility for the organization of the Congress.

The XXVI Conference of International Society of Biomechanics in Sports will be held in Seoul, Korea from July 14 through 18, 2008 under the auspices of the Korean Society of Sport Biomechanics(KSSB).

It has an aim, which are to be understood as complementary. To reflect on the tasks and functions of sports biomechanics in the contemporary world, taking account of the contributions, expectations, and gaps in biomechanical awareness that are associated with other disciplines. So t he main theme of Conference is decided as "Biomechanics for performance enhancement" in relation to elite & leisure sports, special population, injury & rehabilitation, neuromuscular biomechanics, methodology and sport equipment.

The first Congress to be held in Korea, the Seoul Congress presents a clear invitation.

The XXVI CONGRESS OF INTERNATIONAL　SOCIETY OF BIOMECHACNIS IN SPORTS is organized by the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS: http://www.isbs.org ) and the Korean Organizing Committee (KOC) of the Korean Society of Sport Biomechanics(KSSB: http://www.kssb.or.kr ).


Overview of ISBS 2008
Date July 14 (Monday) - July 18 (Friday), 2008
Venue Seoul National University
Official Language English
Program Keynote lectures
Oral presentations
Poster presentations
Applied Programs
Organizers

International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Korean Society of Sport Biomechanics

Host

Korean Organizing Committee of ISBS 2008


ISBS 2008 Time Table
Time 7/14 Mon 7/15 Tue  7/16 Wed  7/17 Thu  7/18 Fri 
08:30~09:30   Geoffrey Dyson Lecture Keynote Lecture 2 Keynote Lecture 4 Keynote Lecture 5
09:30~10:45   Oral Session 1 Oral Session 2 Oral Session 7 Oral Session 8 Oral Session 13 Oral Session 14 Oral Session 17 Oral Session 18
10:45~11:45   Coffee Break
11:15~11:45   Poster Session 1 Poster Session 2 Poster Session 3 Poster Session 4
11:45~12:30   Oral Session 3 Oral Session 4 Oral Session 9 Oral Session 10 Oral Session 15 Oral Session 16 Oral Session 19 Oral Session 20
12:30~14:00   Lunch
14:00~15:00   Keynote Lecture 1 Keynote Lecture 3 Tour AGM
15:00~16:15   Applied Symposia 1 Applied Symposia 2
    Coffee Break Coffee Break
16:45~18:00 Opening Ceremony Oral Session 5 Oral Session 6 Oral Session 11 Oral Session 12 Post-conference Meeting
Opening Lecture
18:00~ Opening Reception         Closing Banquet

How to get to Cogress Venue

Seoul, Korea

Information
Korea is a land of opposites existing in conjunction with each other. It combines ancient oriental tradition with modern technology. In downtown Seoul, you can find traces of its 5,000 years history in its palaces, city gates, and temples, yet the country is also a rapidly developing nation in terms of industry, trace, and commerce.

The infrastructure needed to ensure successful international conferences such as the international convention centers, the Korea City Air Terminal, and deluxe is well established. As a result, the ASEM was held successfully in 2000 and for the most, the 2002 FIFA World Cup was remarked to be the most outstanding and successful event with numerous unexpected records. It rewrote football history

We hope that you will take the opportunity to personally visit this city, which blends 600 years of history together with leading edge modernity. The citizens of Seoul are ready to share their unique warmth and friendship with the citizens of the world.

Location
At 126 degrees east longitude and at 37 degrees north latitude

Area
The total area of Seoul is 605.52 square kilometers , or 0.6 percent of the entire country. The Hangang (River) bisects the city into two parts: northern part ( Gangbuk ) and southern one (Gangnam). The Gangbuk area totals 297.97 square kilometers (49.2 % ) while Gangnam is 307.55 square kilometers (50.8 % ).

Among the 25 autonomous "gu" or wards of Seoul, the largest is Seocho-gu (47.13 ㎢ ) and the smallest is Jung-gu with an area only one fifth (9.97 ㎢ ) that of Seocho-gu.

The expansion of the city has been curbed since the last administrative reorganization in 1973. The lifestyles of Seoul citizens, however, have been influenced since the 1970's by to the rapid growth of satellite cities around the capital area.


Population
Seoul has a population of 10,297,004 as of the end of 2005. This accounts for about a quarter of the total national population. As for the proportion of male to female excluding foreigners, women (5,173,266) slightly outnumber men (5,123,738). By district, Nowon-gu has the biggest population of 624,855. In contrast, Jung-gu has the smallest population of only 134,420. Since Seoul became the capital of the nation in 1394, the population of Seoul has grown 110 times.

The number of foreign residents in Seoul as of the end of 2005 is 129,660 or about 1.3 % of Seoul's total population. They include 77,881 Chinese, 11,487 Americans, and 6,710 Japanese. There are people of more than 90 different nationalities currently residing in Seoul, forming a small global village.


River
Hangang (River)

For more information, please visit
http://english.tour2korea.com/ , http://english.seoul.go.kr/ , http://www.korea.net/

Seoul National University (http://snu.ac.kr)
Location
Seoul National University has a tradition of standing up for democracy standing up for democracy and peace on the Korean peninsula.

History
Founded in 1946, South Korea's first national university.

Schools
16 colleges with 84 departments for undergraduates, 1 graduate school with 98 departments, 6 professional schools

Students & Faculty
2,499 full-time equivalent faculty members and 14,047 undergraduate students and 9,194 graduate.

The mission of Seoul National University in the twenty-first century is to create a vibrant intellectual community where students and scholars join together in building the future.

As Korea`s leading research university, Seoul National University is committed to diversifying its student body and faculty, fostering global exchange, and promoting path-breaking research in all fields of knowledge.


Transportaion Guidance

Congress Venue(Munhwakwan)
The congress venue of the conference will be the Mun Hwa Kwan of the SNU. This facility is located in the centre of the university and can easily be reached by walk and vehicles such as shuttle buses. The building has a grand lecture hall(1800seats), a midium lecture hall(407seats) and an exhibition hall(11m * 18m).

This is usable for congress, performance and exhibition. Each conference room is equipped with the following audio-visual equipment: microphone, overhead projector and power point presentation. For data exchange we provide a presentation download room. The wireless LAN internet connection can be used anywhere inside of Seoul National University. The power supply is 220 volts at 60 Hz. A refectory for lunch break and a cafeteria are located near this building. And there is a pond (Jahayeon) in front of the Munhawkwan.