After the successful completion of the 63rd Annual Assembly of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) in Istanbul in July 2010, Gedik Education Foundation (GEV) and Turkish Welding Technology Academy (TKTA) now invite welding scientists, engineers from industry and academia to take part in AWST 2011 in Antalya, TURKEY from October 24 to 25.

The venue chosen for this prestigious event is Gloria Golf Resort, one of the most beautiful hotels in Antalya Belek district. http://www.gloria.com.tr/tr/Gloria-Hotels-And-Resorts/Hotels.aspx?otelId=1

In the 11th Century BC, Attalus, King of Pergamon ordered his soldiers to look for the most beautiful place on earth. After a long journey they arrived at a place and said “This must be paradise on earth”. Attalus chose to build a city on this spot and named it Attaleia after himself.

Nature, history and rich cultural background makes Antalya one of the best holiday destinations of Turkey. One can swim in the warm Mediterranean Sea starting from april to november. Antique cities, water sports, golf facilities, national parks and lots of other touristic attractions can be found in this wonderful Turkish resort. Why not to bring welding scientists and engineers at this location?