TWOWS Fourth General Assembly and International Conference
"Women Scientists in a Changing World" ― 27-30 June 2010, Beijing 

At the generous invitation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) the Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) is pleased to announce that the TWOWS Fourth General Assembly and International Conference will take place at the Beijing International Convention Center (BICC), Beijing, China, 27-30 June 2010. 

The International Conference on "Women Scientists in a Changing World" is expected to cover a critical range of socially relevant scientific topics of interest to the overall objectives of TWOWS. 

The aims of the Conference are to:
• Explore and identify new dimensions for women's research in science and technology, education and training;
• Identify ways of promoting the involvement of women in harnessing science and technology for sustainable development;
• Explore opportunities and develop strategies for the participation of women in the development and utilization of new technologies;
• Examine the role and develop strategies for the participation and leadership of women in national innovation systems; and
• Explore gender dimensions and effects of scientific and technological research for development. 

The aims of the TWOWS Fourth General Assembly are to: 
• Determine the future guiding principles and strategies of the Organization;
• Discuss and approve the Organization’s programmes for the period 2010-2014; and
• Elect a new Executive Board for TWOWS to serve during the period 2010-2014.  

The general outcomes of the Conference and General Assembly are to:
• Increase recognition of the scientific and technological achievements of women and their contribution to emerging areas of importance in development;
• Increase interaction and promoting networking and exchange between women scientists, including young women scientists, from developing countries;
• Increase assistance to national, regional and international organizations to involve women scientists in their projects;
• Disseminate information about TWOWS activities; and
• Increase understanding of the role of science and technology in supporting women's critical role in sustainable development. 

Invitation to the Conference and General Assembly is extended to all members of TWOWS and to representatives of international organizations and personalities involved in promoting the role of women in science-based development in the South.  

Participation in the event is by invitation only.

Leading scientists from developing countries will be invited to present keynote papers, followed by workshops with papers and discussions on the scientific contribution of women to these critical areas. Eminent women scientists from the South will present their research work, stressing policy issues pertaining to the participation of women in science and technology in their countries.

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