On behalf of the Symposium Organizing Committee and the Administrative Committee of the IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society, we would like to invite you to join us in Munich, Germany and participate in the 2002 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium that will be held October 8-11, 2002, at the Forum Hotel in Munich, Germany. This is the third time the Symposium has crossed major oceans, having been convened in Cannes, France in 1994 and Sendai, Japan in 1998. The site of the symposium is close to the beautiful downtown Munich, which preserves much of the medieval character of the city, while combining it with elegant modern stores. The Culture Center including the Philharmonic Hall and the remarkable Deutsches Museum are next door. Many points of interest, such as fountains, churches and traditional restaurants are within walking distance. Other sites such as the spectacular Royal Palace are easily accessible because Munich has an excellent public transportation system and our conference hotel is located on top of a subway station.
This year's Technical Program Committee, chaired by Robert Weigel and Reinhard Lerch, is working hard to put together another outstanding technical program. As before, there will be a mix of invited and contributed papers. Student paper awards will be given this year, the second time in the history of our Symposia.
The Social Committee has prepared an exciting program for participants and guests, which will allow attendees to explore the rich history of the city of Munich and surroundings. Munich was also the hosting city of the 1972 Olympic Game and the site is open for viewing. Thursday night we hold the banquet at the Hofbräukeller, which is located on right the bank of the river Isar between the Bavarian parliament and the Deutsches Museum. Entertainment will be provided by the Original Hofbräuhaus Show.
We are looking forward to an excellent program, and to the opportunity of greeting you in Munich.
Note: In Germany the cut-off date for making hotel reservations is 6-8 weeks before the meeting. Please account for this and make your reservations in time.
Clemens Ruppel
Bernhard Tittmann
General Co-Chairs