EXHIBITION / SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

July 3-7, 2017

Taipei, Taiwan

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is with great honor and pleasure that we invite you to attend the 13th Asian-Pacific Regional IAU

Meeting (APRIM 2017), which will be held at the International Convention Center in Taipei, Taiwan

during July 3-7, 2017. Taipei is the largest city in Taiwan, and is vibrant with many attractions that

can be reached with convenient public transportations. The International Convention Center is

located next to the landmark skyscraper Taipei 101.

Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meetings are authorized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)

with the aim to promote scientific activity and collaboration in the Asian-Pacific region. This is the

first APRIM meeting to be held in Taiwan as previous APRIMs were successfully held in Daejeon,

Korea (2014); Chiang Mai, Thailand (2011); Kunming, China (2008); Bali, Indonesia (2005); Tokyo,

Japan (2002); Pusan, Korea (1996); Pune, India (1993); Sydney, Australia (1990); Beijing, China (1987);

Kyoto, Japan (1984); Bandung, Indonesia (1981); and Wellington, New Zealand (1978).

Astronomy in Taiwan has grown exponentially in the past 25 years. The number of PhDs working in

astronomy and astrophysics related fields has reached ~200! We are participating in forefront

facilities such as ALMA, Subaru, CFHT, and SMA and international projects such as HSC, PFS, iPTF,

MANGA, LSST, COSI, etc. In addition, we are leading the TAOS2 and Greenland Telescope projects,

and the development and production of Band 1 receivers for ALMA.

The astronomy community of Taiwan enthusiastically welcomes astronomer colleagues and friends

to attend APRIM 2017 and visit Taiwan.

APRIM 2017 will be organized with the following broad themes:

(1) Planetary Systems, Solar and Extrasolar,

(2) Interstellar Medium, Star Formation, and Milky Way,

(3) Stellar Evolution and Feedback,

(4) Galaxies, AGNs, and Cosmology,

(5) Compact Objects and High Energy Astrophysics,

(6) Observing Facilities and International Collaboration,

(7) Public Education, Outreach, and Diversity.

APRIM 2017 will provide an excellent opportunity for us to rekindle friendship, initiate new

collaboration, and learn from one another. The success of this meeting relies on your active support

and participation. We most sincerely hope that you will attend APRIM 2017 and encourage your

colleagues to attend as well. We look forward to welcoming you in Taipei in 2017 and helping you

to discover the beauty and wonder of Formosa.

You-Hua Chu, Albert Kong, and Shiang-Yu Wang

On behalf of the SOC and LOC

Meeting Information

Date July 3-7 (Monday-Friday), 2017

Venue Taipei International Convention Center

Organizer The Astronomical Society of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Topic 1. Planetary Systems, Solar and Extrasolar

2. Interstellar Medium, Star Formation, and Milky Way

3. Stellar Evolution and Feedback

4. Galaxies, AGNs, and Cosmology

5. Compact Objects and High Energy Astrophysics

6. Observing Facilities and International Collaboration

7. Public Education, Outreach, and Diversity

Scientific Program Opening Ceremony; Plenary Session; Oral sessions; Poster

Presentation; Closing Ceremony

Other/Social Program Exhibition; Welcome Reception; Gala Dinner; Meeting Tour

Predicted Participants 600 (Domestic: 100 / Overseas: 500)

Website www.arpim2017.tw

Committee

Scientific Organizing Committee

Chair:

You-Hua Chu Taiwan Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica Institute

Albert Kong Taiwan National Tsing-Hua University

Member:

Michael Burton Australia University of New South Wales

Lister Staveley-Smith Australia The University of Western Australia

Sean Dougherty Canada National Research Council Canada

Xiangping Wu China National Astronomical Observatories

Suijiang Xue China National Astronomical Observatories

Zhiqiang Shen China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory

Kwong Sang Cheng Hong Kong Hong Kong University

Jayaram Chengalur India The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune

Chanda Jog India Indian Inst of Science

Hakim L Malasan Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung

Toshihiro Handa Japan Kagoshima University

Jun-ichi Watanabe Japan National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

Masahiko Hayashi Japan National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

Chingis Omarov Kazakhstan National Center for Space Research and Technology

Hyesung Kang Korea Pusan National University

Jongsoo Kim Korea Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

Zamri Zainal Abidin Malaysia University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

Karen Pollard New Zealand

University of Canterbury

Boris Shustov Russia Institute of Astronomy RAS

Boonrucksar Soonthornthum

Thailand National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT)

Günther Hasinger USA University of Hawaii

Shuhrat Ehgamberdiev

Uzbekistan Ulugh Beg Astronomical Institute

Quynh Lan Nguyen Vietnam Hanoi National University of Education

Local Organizing Committee

Chair:

Shiang-Yu Wang Taiwan Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica Institute

Member:

Bing-Chih Chen Taiwan National Cheng Kung University

Wen-Ping Chen Taiwan National Central University

Yi-nan Chin Taiwan Tamkang University

Cindy Chiu Taiwan Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica Institute

Mei-Yin Chou Taiwan Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica Institute

Yi-Jehng Kuan Taiwan National Taiwan Normal University

Cheng-Yu Kuo Taiwan National Sun Yat-sen University

Shih-Ping Lai Taiwan National Tsing Hua University

Suh-Lian Lin Taiwan Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica Institute

Emily Wei Taiwan Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica Institute

Jiun-Huei Wu Taiwan National Taiwan University

Satoki Matsushita Taiwan Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica Institute

Sun-Kun King Taiwan Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica Institute

Program at-a-glance (Tentative)

About Venue

Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)

World-class business destination

Purpose-built to meet all the requirements of international conference

Multi-functioned facilities

High standard of service

Excellent Location

Location

The TICC is situated in the foothills of eastern Taipei's Hsin-yi District, an area where the

modern face of Taipei. As the political, economic, and cultural center of Taipei, the district

houses many landmark buildings, including the Taipei City Hall, Taipei City Council, National Dr.

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, and Taipei 101.

Floor Plan

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Exhibition/Sponsorship Information

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Exhibition

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Standard Booth (3*2m) Entitlement

Item Description

Walls 2.5 m high, cream colored back/side walls with Aluminum

frame

Name Fascia Exhibitor names will be shown in vinyl cut out letters

Table & Chairs One table with 2 folding chairs will be provided

Lighting 3x18 watt spotlights

Power One 110V outlet with 500W equipped with each booth

Flooring Carpet in the color of gray will be installed

Badges 2 exhibitor badges

Exhibition/Sponsorship Application Form

On behalf of the APRIM 2017 Organizing Committee, we deeply appreciate your great support to the

Meeting. Please complete the following form and reply to the Meeting Secretariat via e-mail for our

advanced preparation. (Email: secretariat@aprim2017.tw)

Basic Information * Please type institute name as it should be published.

Exhibition/Sponsorship Confirmation (Payment should be completed within one week after sent

the form back.)

Package

Rank

□ Diamond US$9,700

□ Platinum US$6,500

□ Gold US$4,900

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Approval Signature

Date: Signature of Institute

Representative

Institute Stamp Name Position

Bank Information

Account Name

Astronomical Society of the Republic of China

Bank Name

HUA NAN COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. TAI TA BRANCH

Bank Address NO.1, SEC.4, ROOSEVELT RD., TAIPEI, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Bank Account 154-10-000602-3 Swift Code HNBKTWTP154

APRIM 2017 Meeting Secretariat

Institute Name

Address

Contact Person

Telephone No. Email

Institute Website

Ms. Alice Lee | Tel: +886-2-2798-8329 Ext. 25 | E-mail: secretariat@aprim2017.tw