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You can still submit Abstracts (for Poster only) until: 1st of August 2018. Registered participants: 401.
Important for obtaining Visa: If you need Visa for Romania, please fill in the following form that may be downloaded here and send it back to us at: office@estac12.orgPlease send it together with the proof of payment and only after you have performed the payment of the registration fee.
Abstract submission and Registration
There will be included in the Book of Abstracts and Program of the conference only those works for whom their presenting authors have paid the registration fee no later than 7 th of August 2018.Abstract submission and registration: 1 st of April 2018 - 1 st of June 2018 Abstract acceptance notification: by 20 th of June 2018
* The abstracts and registration form should be submitted simultaneous at:
office@estac12.org and estac12@estac12.org
* Each registered participant (except the accompanying persons) is welcomed to submit and present maximum 2 works.
* The submitted abstracts must respect the abstract template and cannot exceed 1 page.
* The abstract template can be downloaded here
* The first abstract should be saved as �1presentingauthornameandsurname.doc� and the second abstract should be saved as �2presentingauthornameandsurname.doc� (example: 1jamescole.doc)
* The Registration form for ESTAC12 can be downloaded here
* The registration is not complete until the participant makes proof of the registration fee payment (a scanned document of the payment) � to be submitted at office@estac12.org and estac12@estac12.org
* Those registering as students (undergraduate, postgraduates or PhD students) have to make proof of their valid Student ID card or a recommendation letter from their scientific supervisor or head of school/department/university - to be submitted at office@estac12.org and estac12@estac12.org together with the abstracts and registration form.
* For the Early bird registration, the registration form should be submitted by 15 th of April 2018 , as well as the confirmation for the payment of early bird registration fee.
Thermal analysis and calorimetry are foundational tools in modern materials science, offering insights into how substances respond to changes in temperature. By tracking heat flow, mass loss, and phase transitions, researchers can identify reaction pathways, stability limits, and energetic characteristics that inform everything from pharmaceutical formulation to construction materials. These techniques have become essential for understanding the behaviour of complex systems under controlled heating and cooling conditions, supporting advances in both academic research and industrial development.
European symposia dedicated to these fields bring together a wide range of specialists, including chemists, physicists, engineers, and industry professionals. Such gatherings provide a valuable forum for sharing recent findings, refining experimental methods, and exploring emerging applications. Participants typically present work through oral lectures, poster sessions, and invited talks, encouraging dialogue between established investigators and early-career researchers who are shaping the future direction of thermal and calorimetric studies.
A core element of these events is the poster session, which allows researchers to present detailed methodologies and results in an accessible visual format. Posters often highlight preliminary findings, specialised case studies, or novel instrumentation, inviting one-to-one discussion with interested colleagues. Submitting an abstract for poster presentation generally requires a concise summary of objectives, methods, and outcomes, reviewed by scientific committees to ensure relevance and quality within the broader conference programme.
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Preparing an effective conference abstract demands clarity, brevity, and a strong emphasis on the significance of the work. Authors are typically advised to define the research question, outline the experimental approach, and summarise key conclusions in a structured manner. Attention to grammar, terminology, and visual presentation enhances readability, increasing the likelihood that the contribution will engage the intended audience and contribute meaningfully to the collective scientific dialogue of the event.