2010 Category Theory "Octoberfest" Workshop Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada October 23-24, 2010 http://www.mathstat.dal.ca/~selinger/ofest2010/ SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT * * * IMPORTANT DEADLINES: - Monday, September 20: applications for student support - Friday, October 1: intention to give a talk ACCOMMODATIONS: - the website now contains information on where to stay (hotels and bed & breakfasts). Book early! * The Category Theory "Octoberfest" is an annual workshop, traditionally held in October, bringing together researchers in category theory and its applications. This year's meeting will be hosted in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. There will be an informal welcome reception in the evening of October 22. The scientific program starts on October 23, and consists of one and a half days of research talks. Research talks If you wish to give a talk, please let us know by sending an email to selinger@mathstat.dal.ca, by October 1. Please also send a title and abstract to the same address. Time slots are limited, so please register early if possible. Student support We encourage participation by graduate students and postdocs at the workshop. Students will pay a reduced registration fee. We will also be able to provide limited financial support to students and postdocs for travel and accommodations; if you are interested in this, please email selinger@mathstat.dal.ca by September 20. Please also arrange for a brief letter of recommendation from your supervisor, to be sent to the same email address by September 20. Your supervisor's letter should also state whether you have access to funding from other sources, and how much. Accommodations The website contains a list of hotels and bed & breakfasts that we recommend, some with special workshop rates. Please book early, as availability is limited, particular in the bed & breakfasts. Registration If you would like to attend the meeting, please register by emailing selinger@mathstat.dal.ca. There will be a reasonable on-site registration fee to cover workshop costs. Arrival and location The workshop will take place in the Chase building on Dalhousie's main campus. There will be updated information and maps on the website. Previous meetings Recent Category Theory Octoberfest meetings were held at Carnegie Mellon (2009), Concordia (2008), Ottawa (2006 and 2005), McGill (2004). Sponsors: We gratefully acknowledge financial support from: * The Atlantic Association for Research in Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) * The Administration of Dalhousie University * The Faculty of Science of Dalhousie University Organizers: Dorette Pronk (Dalhousie), pronk@mathstat.dal.ca Peter Selinger (Dalhousie), selinger@mathstat.dal.ca * [For admin and other information see: http://www.mta.ca/~cat-dist/ ]