8ISFE 8th International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology Gothenburg, Sweden June 28th to July 2nd 2016 THE 8TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FISH ENDOCRINOLOGY WELCOME TO GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN 28 JUNE – 2 JULY 2016 Welcome to our website: www.8isfe.se » Gothenburg is distinguished by innovative solutions and a ”can do” attitude.« BETWEEN MEETINGS INVITATION It is with great pleasure that International Committee on Fish Endocrinology invites you to the The 8th International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology on the 28th of June – 2nd of July 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Gothenburg is located in the heart of Scandinavia, easily accessible from around Europe. Getting around this green, clean and safe city is also easy. The meeting venue is centrally located less than a kilometre from hotels, restaurants and entertainment. The culinary experience in Gothenburg should not be missed. It is here one finds the highest number of first class restaurants per capita in the whole of Scandinavia. The 8ISFE will highlight important research advances in all areas of fish endocrinology. It will create an attractive arena for intellectual exchange through oral and poster presentations, as well as social events during the light Scandinavian summer. The conference will be held at Lindholmen Conference Centre in the heart of Gothenburg. Please book this outstanding event in your calendar for 2016. We look forward to seeing you in Gothenburg in 2016! TRANQUIL MOMENTS The tranquillity of the archipelago is never far away. In less than half an hour you’ll be on a boat taking you to the picturesque islands of the Southern archipelago. You can also enjoy Swedish nature in the middle of the city. Gothenburg has a stunning 175 square metres of green space per citizen and leafy parks like the Garden Society or the Botanical Gardens. VIVID CULTURAL SCENE A number of prominent cultural institutions are found only a stone’s throw from the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre. View the unique collection of Nordic art at Gothenburg Museum of art or enjoy Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra at the concert hall. Across the street from the congress centre you can explore the contemporary exhibitions of the Museum of World Culture. The Opera House with a waterfront location is also worth a visit. GASTRONOMIC BRILLIANCE Gothenburg is a gourmet’s dream. Innovative cuisine using local produce, especially fish and shellfish is our claim to fame. The Swedish west coast is home to some of the finest shellfish in the world and enjoying fresh prawns, langoustines or oysters is a true delight. A large amount of restaurants are located in the city centre. Be it first-class, gourmet, trendy or traditional. Cuisine from all over the world is offered at reasonable prices. » Sweden is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, and one of the most beautiful Scandinavian countries.« global peace index 2014 . Conference Secretariat E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +46 (0)31 708 86 90 Photo: Lindholmen Science Park, Steampipe Production Studio AB, Jennie Smit, Beatrice Törnros, Bernstone Fotografi AB, Skyflyers