Invitation from Edgar Morin
Important dates

August 1st
Deadline for presentation of summaries.

September 1st
Deadline for pre-enrollment in courses prior to congress.

October 21st
Carrying out of courses prior to congress.

October 21st
Start of accreditation for the event.

October 22nd
Opening of the event.
"Dear colleagues who work around the world focused on the reform of education and thought. I invite you to meet us each other in October 2008 in Hermosillo under the auspices of higher educational organizations and political entities of the State of Sonora and Mexico, with the common interest to examine as central topic " The contributions of the Complex Thought".

A colossal task falls to the international community, intending to reach the Eight Targets for the Development of the Millennium. The contribution of education is here decisive. Together, we can enrich thought as well as education, to participate to the formation of a new humanity."
 
Topics of the event:
Cognition, self-organization, and method.

 Transdisciplinarity and complex thought.

 Planetarization, ethics, and human comprehension.

 Complex anthropology.
Bioethics and complex thought: knowledge, health, and ethics of research.

 Reform of thought and education.

 Method and educational praxis.

Experiences of participation and educational change in institutions and society.
Keynote lectures:
Edgar Morin

Basarab Nicolescu
Accreditation and enrollment fees
Accreditation dates:
Accreditation may be made by advanced payment with a differentiated fee before September 20th, or directly in the venue of the event on October 21st and 22nd.
Enrollment fees:
Delegates: USD $150 for pre-enrollment until September 20th

USD $180 after September 20th
Students: 50% off enrollment before September 20th (on receipt of documentary accreditation)
Companions: USD $100
The enrollment fee entitles delegates and students to participate in the event’s sessions and to receive the general program of activities, the book of summaries (CD), and diploma of participation.

The companion’s enrollment fee entitles him/her to participate in the opening activity and the welcome cocktail.

NOTE: All details of participation will be announced in a few days.

 

 
For more information, call 01 (662) 147 0600 (from México)
From outside of Mexico, call +52 (662) 147 0600 or send us an e-mail at:
congreso2008@multiversidadreal.org