The XVIII FIT World Congress is only one year away! It’s time to think seriously about going to Shanghai!

l         The United Nations proclaimed 2008 the International Year of Language, which makes the 2008 FIT World Congress even more meaningful.

l         Please be aware that the deadline for submission of abstracts is September 30 THIS YEAR! If you wish to share your expertise or experience, send your abstracts to fit2008papers@gmail.com.

l         Registration fees are kept as low as possible. Early bird rate (before March 31, 2008) is 400 USD, regular rate (before May 31, 2008) is 500 USD, and late and on-site registration rate is 600 USD. Accompanying persons rates are 100 USD, 110 USD and 120 USD respectively. Plan ahead to save!

l         A variety of tours are designed to meet the different tastes of participants and accompanying persons, ranging from half-day city tour to 6-day tours to Beijing and Lhasa.

The Second Announcement and Call for Presentations will be released by the end of July. Please keep an eye on the Congress website at www.fit2008.org for more details or write to fit2008info@gmail.com.