Dear Madam, dear Sir,

We are pleased to inform you that CARI (Centre Apicole de Recherche et d'
Information) will be holding an international congress "What future for
European beekeeping?" in Louvain-la-Neuve (27 km from the Brussels'
"Grand-Place") on November 22 and 23, 2003.

This event will be a unique opportunity for European beekeepers to keep
informed of the latest developments in a number of vital matters such as
GMO's, bees mortalities or the entry of new partner countries into the EU.

We have to seize on this opportunity to think over
and build together tomorrow's beekeeping.



A dense programme ...

Two full days to get informed and debate on  the challenges of 21st century
beekeeping.

Which bee breed for tomorrow ?

Place of honey bees in our rapidly changing and deteriorating environment

Computerised beekeeping , quality requirements and use of medication

Impact of new partner countries ; new hive products on the market ?

Beekeeping as an instrument of rural development ?



An exhibition ...

High performance beekeeping equipment

Poster presentation



A CARI organisation ...

As a non-profit organisation, CARI offers information and advice to
beekeepers, technical assistance, specialized training, a bimonthl
publication "Abeilles & Cie", as well as a widely renowned honey analysis
service.

We are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year.



A very special place ...

Louvain-la-Neuve arose in the middle of nowhere some 30 years ago as a
result of the partition of  our historical Louvain/Leuven university.

It is now a thriving city where student life still prevails  (50 % of
French-speaking students graduate here), although it attracts more and more
non-students.

The bustling, widely pedestrian urban centre is scattered with charming
little squares and cafés, enhanced by a very special architecture
integrating a large number of pieces of art.

Our congress will be held in Socrates Hall , one of the most prestigious
halls in the heart of the city.



Congress tours

We offer 2 optional tours on Monday, November 24 :

Brussels : sightseeing  tour + free afternoon browsing

Leuven :  guided walking tour



Information, full programme, fees and registration, see our web site :
http://www.cari.be

Or contact

snail mail :
CARI asbl, place Croix du Sud, 4  B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium)

email : [log in to unmask]

Phone : +32 (0)10 473416

Fax : +32 (0)10 473494

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