On behalf of the Australian Institute of Physics and the Victorian branch, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 19th Australian Institute of Physics Congress to be held at the new Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5th – 9th December 2010.

The 2010 Congress will be the biggest and most diverse scientific meeting of the Australian physics calendar. The Congress has an excellent profile in Australia and overseas and traditionally attracts many leaders from the broad range of activities that are spawned by the discipline of physics – Nobel Laureates and heads of major industry, government and professional bodies are typically represented in the list of plenary speakers.

In 2010 the Congress will incorporate another major conference – the 35th Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology – increasing the representation at the Congress of delegates from this important technology sector.

The four day program includes plenary lectures, parallel sessions, catered poster sessions, exhibitions, public lectures, industry forum, the Congress dinner and a strong social program, all of which provide a variety of settings for delegates to increase and update their knowledge, catch up with old friends and colleagues and make new ones. The Congress theme of Living Physics reflects the richness of the field and brings a wealth of opportunities for delegates, presenters and sponsors and exhibitors to engage.

We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne and to your valued participation in the AIP/ACOFT 2010 Congress.

Please visit http://www.aip2010.org.au/ for more information.

The AIP/ACOFT 2010 Congress is keenly aware of the importance and value sponsors and exhibitors bring to the overall atmosphere and success of the event. You can become involved through one of the various packages available. Visit http://www.aip2010.org.au/sponsors-exhibitors/opportunities-available/ for more information.