INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NONLINEAR ELASTICITY IN MATERIALS
The International Conference on Nonlinear Elasticity in Materials slated for May 24-30, 2020 in Cargese, Corsica was delayed.
Join us for our next ICNEM in the spring/summer of 2022.
Welcome
The 25th annual International Conference on Nonlinear Elasticity in Materials (ICNEM) was slated to be held in Cargèse, Corsica (France) May 24 – May 30, 2020. Cargèse is a village on the west coast of the island of Corsica. (Wikipedia | YouTube) The conference center, the Institut d’Études Scientifiques de Cargèse (I.E.S.C., Menasina, F-20130 CARGÈSE, France - Phone: +33 (0)4 95 26 80 40), provides a relaxing and enjoyable environment that optimizes fruitful scientific interactions. The institute is located close to the beach and within walking distance from Cargèse - 20 minutes via the main road or 15 minutes via a goat path.
We expected approximately 45 participants with a good blend of students, post-docs, junior scientists, and more renowned ones. This should be an exciting meeting. We look forward to seeing you all in Cargese!
Abstracts
Abstracts were due by March 31st. Please complete our provided template and submit to Jesus Eiras Fernandez. The acceptance confirmation will be posted early in April.
Registration / Reservations
The deadline for registration completion was April 24th. Registration procedure and fees will be posted soon. Lodging will be managed by IES conference center. Information also will be posted soon.
We expected approximately 45 participants with a good blend of students, post-docs, junior scientists, and more renowned ones. This should be an exciting meeting. We look forward to seeing you all in Cargese!
Abstracts
Abstracts were due by March 31st. Please complete our provided template and submit to Jesus Eiras Fernandez. The acceptance confirmation will be posted early in April.
Registration / Reservations
The deadline for registration completion was April 24th. Registration procedure and fees will be posted soon. Lodging will be managed by IES conference center. Information also will be posted soon.
Transportation / Visiting Corsica
It is recommended to travel to Cargèse through the nearest airport or harbor located in Ajaccio. Scenic routes through Calvi or Bastia also are possible but will lead to much longer drive times. Average drive times from main towns/airports are as follows...
Ajaccio – Cargèse: 50 km / 31 mi / 1.5 hr
Bastia – Cargèse: 154 km / 95 mi / 3.15 hr
Calvi – Cargèse: 104 km / 64 mi / 2.5 hr
ICNEM Shuttle
Free organized bus shuttles for ICNEM participants will be provided from Ajaccio to Cargese on Sunday, May 24 and from Cargèse to Ajaccio on Saturday, May 30. On arrival (Sunday May 28), the buses will collect participants in Ajaccio at the airport in the late-afternoon. On departure, the buses will leave Cargèse after breakfast. More details on the exact shuttle schedule will be provided as we approach the start of the conference.
Public Buses
Buses travel from Ajaccio to Cargèse Mondays through Saturdays. There is no bus service on Sundays.
Taxis
You may pre-book your taxi at a rate of €100 from Ajaccio to Cargèse during the day, €140 for early, late night, and Sunday transfers. This is the most expensive option.
Car Rental
Cars are available directly at the Ajaccio Airport through a number of companies.
Tourism Information - Trip Advisor | Corsica Travel Guide | Wiki Travel
Weather
Average May daytime temperatures in Cargèse are 22°C / 72°F and 12°C / 54°F at night. June temperatures average 26°C / 79°F in the day and 16°C / 61°F at night.
Ajaccio – Cargèse: 50 km / 31 mi / 1.5 hr
Bastia – Cargèse: 154 km / 95 mi / 3.15 hr
Calvi – Cargèse: 104 km / 64 mi / 2.5 hr
ICNEM Shuttle
Free organized bus shuttles for ICNEM participants will be provided from Ajaccio to Cargese on Sunday, May 24 and from Cargèse to Ajaccio on Saturday, May 30. On arrival (Sunday May 28), the buses will collect participants in Ajaccio at the airport in the late-afternoon. On departure, the buses will leave Cargèse after breakfast. More details on the exact shuttle schedule will be provided as we approach the start of the conference.
Public Buses
Buses travel from Ajaccio to Cargèse Mondays through Saturdays. There is no bus service on Sundays.
Taxis
You may pre-book your taxi at a rate of €100 from Ajaccio to Cargèse during the day, €140 for early, late night, and Sunday transfers. This is the most expensive option.
Car Rental
Cars are available directly at the Ajaccio Airport through a number of companies.
Tourism Information - Trip Advisor | Corsica Travel Guide | Wiki Travel
Weather
Average May daytime temperatures in Cargèse are 22°C / 72°F and 12°C / 54°F at night. June temperatures average 26°C / 79°F in the day and 16°C / 61°F at night.
Committee Members
Organizing Committee
Cedric Payan (Aix Marseille Univ, FR)
Jesus Eiras Fernandez (Aix Marseille Univ, FR)
Paul Johnson (LANL US)
Marcel Remillieux (LANL US).
Steering Committee
Cedric Payan (Aix Marseille Univ, FR)
Paul Johnson (LANL US)
Jim TenCate (LANL US)
TJ Ulrich (LANL US)
Marcel Remillieux (LANL US)
Koen Van den Abeele (KU Leuven BE)
Last updated 2/29/20
Updated conference information will be posted here regularly.
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Updated conference information will be posted here regularly.
Please contact Jeff if you have edits or website suggestions.