Updated press program for SKA 2011 meetings July 3-8, 2011, Banff, Canada

Journalists are invited to explore the scientific and technical potential of the world's largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array at a week-long series of meetings and exhibition. News updates on current progress and the future of the project will be given on 6 July at the Public SKA Forum. The meetings will bring together scientists, engineers, government representatives and funding agencies who are working together on the SKA project.

Press conferences

Wednesday 6 July, Max Bell building lounge, The Banff Centre.

07:30 - 08:00: Minister Naledi Pandor, and Dr Phil Mjwara, Director General, South African's Department of Science and Technology; and Dr Bernie Fanaroff, Director, South Africa's SKA Project. News from SKA Africa.

13:30 - 14:00: Minister Kim Carr. News from the Australia - New Zealand SKA project.

17:30 - 18:00: Prof Richard Schilizzi, SKA Director and John Womersley, Chair, SKA Founding Board. Update on SKA governance and site selection from the international SKA project.

Events schedule

Note: Breakout sessions are closed to media.

3 July: Registration opens and evening reception

4-5 July: SKA science and frontiers of astronomy in the era of massive datasets: The promise and challenges

6 July: Public SKA Forum

7-8 July: Engineering and industrial challenges and opportunities

Registration information

Complimentary press registration is offered to working journalists. Press registration includes entry to all events and receptions with the exception of the evening banquet on 5th July for which a ticket ($ 65 CAD) must be purchased. Please register online www.ska2011.org

Facilities

Press conferences will be held in the Max Bell Building Lounge. The Max Bell Building Lounge will also serve as a working space for press with power points and internet connectivity.

Provided by University of Calgary