Toward a Science of Consciousness 2014*
*April 21-26, 2014, Tucson, Arizona*
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*The 20th Anniversary Conference*
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*Speakers will include*: Ned Block, David Chalmers, Karl Deisseroth, Daniel
Dennett, David****
Eagleman, Rebecca Goldstein, Stuart Hameroff, Christof Koch, Henry Markram,
John Searle, Petra Stoerig, Giulio Tononi and many more. ****
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This conference marks the 20th anniversary of the first Tucson “Toward a
Science of Consciousness” conference. Speakers will reflect on progress
over the last 20 years and on challenges for the next 20 years, as well as
presenting research from the leading edge of the science of consciousness.**
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*Toward a Science of Consciousness* is an interdisciplinary conference
known for rigorous and leading edge approaches to all aspects of the study
of conscious experience. These aspects include neuroscience, psychology,
philosophy, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, molecular biology,
medicine, quantum physics, and cosmology as well as art, technology, and
experiential and contemplative approaches. The conference is the largest
and longest-running interdisciplinary gathering probing fundamental
questions related to conscious experience. An estimated 700 participants
from over 60 countries are due to take part. As in previous conferences,
program sessions will include plenary and keynote talks, concurrent talks,
posters, art/science demos and exhibits, pre-conference workshops, side
trips, and social events in the Tucson tradition. ****
*Program Co-Chairs *
David Chalmers, Australian National University, New York University
Stuart Hameroff, University of Arizona****
*Conference Manager*
Abi Behar-Montefiore, Center for Consciousness Studies Assistant Director***
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*Sponsored by*
The Center for Consciousness Studies
The University of Arizona
www.consciousness.arizona.edu ****
*Conference Hotel *
Marriott University Park****
880 East 2nd Street /Tucson, AZ****
Marriott University Park- TSC Conference****
Group code (lowercase only): *tsctsca* ****
(use the area inside the gray shaded vertical bar on the left side of the
page)****
Link to book Toward a Science of Consciousness at Tucson Marriott
University Park for $109 per
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For the first time, the conference will be held at the Marriott –
University Park Hotel, steps from the Main Gate of the beautiful campus of
the University of Arizona and from shops, restaurants and bars on
University Blvd. A *special conference hotel rate of $109 *has been
arranged and this rate is extended for 2-3 days pre/post conference
start/finish dates.
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For additional area hotels, see the CCS website:
www.consciousness.arizona.edu****
*Abstract Submission – TSC 2014*
Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations and for
art/tech demo sessions. Online submissions will open by August 15. ****
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*Registration – TSC 2014*
Registration for attendance uses the same online system as abstract
submission, but you do not have to submit an abstract.****
*Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals – TSC 2014 *
Proposals for pre-conference workshops are invited in all areas related to
understanding conscious experience. Workshops provide in depth, detailed
treatments of various methodologies, perspectives, reviews and approaches.
Workshops may be solo presentations, or include two or more presenters.
Please submit a 500 word (or less) abstract/summary and presenter
information by email directly to center@u.arizona.edu****
The 2014 pre-conference workshops will be held in three 4-hour sessions
1) Monday April 21, 9 am to 1 pm
2) Monday April 21, 2 pm to 6 pm
3) Tuesday April 22, 9 am to 1 pm****
*Main Conference Schedule*
Plenary sessions for the conference will run from 2pm on Tuesday April 22
through 1pm on Saturday April 26. Concurrent sessions will be held from
4:30-6:30pm on April 22, 23, and 25. Poster sessions will be held from
7-10pm on April 23 and 25. There will be a free afternoon April 24. Evening
social events include a welcome reception April 22, the conference dinner
April 24, the poetry slam April 25, and an “End of Consciousness” party
April 26. **
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*Registration/ Abstract Submission Schedule and Important Deadlines *
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July 15 Call for Pre-conference workshop proposals****
Aug 15 Abstracts / Early Registration Open****
Aug 1 Marriott Special Conference Rate – Online booking rate based on
availability through Mar 21, 2014.****
Sept 15 Deadline for Workshop Proposals****
Sept 30 Notifications – Workshops ****
Dec 10 Final Abstracts Due****
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Jan 5 Notifications – abstracts
Jan 15 Early Conference Registration Deadline****
Mar 21 Marriott Special Conference Rate Deadline****
April 21-22 Pre-Conference Workshops
April 22-26 Main Conference ****
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*Conference Links *
Conference Manager Abi Behar-Montefiore, Center for Consciousness
Studies, University of Arizona mail to: center@u.arizona.edu ****
CCS website www.consciousness.arizona.edu ****
Online Abstract Submission via the CCS website after August 15****
Conference Hotel Link to book TSC Conference Rate at Tucson
Marriott University Park
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