The XV Anniversary Balkan Mineral Processing Congress (BMPC 2013) will be running from June 12 to June 16, 2013. About 200 to 300 delegates are expected to attend.

The theme of the BMPC 2013 is: The Wave of Changes in Processing and Recycling.
The XV Balkan Mineral Processing Congress offers to the professionals from the mineral processing industry and recycling, universities and research centers to discuss, evaluate and to get informed about the latest advances in the field of mineral processing.

WELCOME TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF BMPC IN SOZOPOL, BULGARIA!

The Balkan Mineral Processing Congresses have played an important role in the history of Mineral Processing. The BMPC brings together practitioners in mineral processing industry in all forms to exchange recent research achievements.
Our mission is to share scientific data, knowledge and experience, to exchange recent innovations and developments in order to further global progress in mineral processing and recycling.

OPENING OF XV ANNIVERSARY BALKAN MINERAL PROCESSING CONGRESS

The Congress will start on Wednesday evening June 12, with a Grand Official Opening Ceremony & Concert and Show Program. Welcome to Sozopol Cocktail Party, to be held following the Grand Official Opening Ceremony.

INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

The BMPC 2013 will include plenary session presented by internationally and national renowned experts, followed by technical sessions and poster exhibitions.
The BMPC 2013 Scientific Program includes all aspects of mineral processing industry, research and development, environment and recycling. The program includes speakers from all over the world.
Parallel forums will convene renowned speakers from Bulgaria and Europe, who will cover a wide range of recent developments in their field. Some forums are jointly organised with other societies or organizations.
The scientific program will run from June 13, Thursday to June 16, Sunday 2013 with 4 sessions in parallel every day.

PLENARY SESSIONS

Plenary lectures will be given by leaders of mineral processing field. Each lecture takes 25 minutes.

ORAL PRESENTATION

Papers in this section will be presented in 4 parallel sessions during 4 days. Each presentation takes 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes question time.
Preparing your presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint, save the presentation on either CD ROM or flash disk and take it to the Congress.

POSTER SESSIONS

The poster sessions will take place at the Sozopol Congress Centre during the coffee breaks both in the morning and afternoon sessions.

The Official language at BMPC 2013 is English and commonly used in all business.

PROCEEDINGS

The Proceedings (hard copy and digital format) will be available to the participants at the time of the Congress.

CONGRESS REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK

The registration desk will be located in front of Congress Hall 1 at the Sozopol Congress Centre.

Registration and Information desk time table

Wednesday
June 12, 2013
10:00 -18:00

Thursday
June 13, 2013
09:00 – 18:00

Friday
June 14, 2013
09:00 – 18:00

Saturday
June 15, 2013
09:00 – 18:00

Sunday
June 16, 2013
09:00 – 18:00

CONGRESS DRESS

Smart casual attire is appropriate for Congress sessions, welcome reception and Congress dinner. Alternatively, if delegates wish they can wear “national dresses” to the Welcome reception and Congress dinner. A jacket may be required for evening functions and the field trips.

BADGES

Admission to the Scientific and Social activities of the Congress is only possible for those persons wearing the official Congress badges issued at the registration desk. For some activities, invitation or tickets will be provided.

NETWORKING PROGRAM

The networking program will offer events for all tastes and provide ample opportunities for networking and recreation. The below activities will be part of the official program:

• Grand Official Opening Ceremony of XV Anniversary Balkan Mineral Processing Congress & Concert and Show Program
• Welcome to Sozopol Cocktail Party
• Best of Sozopol Cultural Tour. Over 6000 years old cultural tradition. Enjoy the local arts, crafts and artistic show. Antique necropolis, Fortress wall, Christian cult complex in the Old Town, Archaeological Museum; Museum Complex “Southern Fortress Wall and Tower”; Ethnographic exposition.
• Boat Excursion to the St. Ivan Island – The largest Black Sea Island, holds the whole wealth of the historic heritage of the Western Black Sea coast.
• XV Jubilee Congress Gala Dinner, Cultural Show and Concert Program
• Closing Ceremony & Concert Program.

Grand Official Opening Ceremony of XV Anniversary Balkan Mineral Processing Congress & Concert and Show Program
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Where: The Sozopol Congress Centre
Time: In the evening, June 12, 2013
Catch up with old colleagues and get to make new friends in a nice and relaxing atmosphere.

Welcome to Sozopol Cocktail Party
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Welcome to Sozopol Cocktail Party to be held following the Grand Official Opening Ceremony.
Time: In the evening, June 12, 2013
Cost: Registered delegates and their accompanying persons complimentary.

Best of Sozopol Cultural Tour
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Cost: Included in the registration fee of all delegates and their accompanying persons.
It is recommended that participants wear casual clothing and bring the following items with them when participating in this excursion: Comfortable walking shoes, Hat and Camera.

Boat Excursion to the St. Ivan Island
When: Friday, June 14, 2013 and Saturday, June 15, 2013
The excursion will be by boat to the largest Black Sea Island – The St. Ivan Island.
Cost: Registered delegates and their accompanying persons complimentary.
It is recommended that participants wear casual clothing and bring the following items with them when participating in this excursion: Comfortable walking shoes, Hat, Camera and Water.

Jubilee Congress Gala Dinner, Cultural Show and Concert Program
When: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Cost: Included in the registration fee of Congress Participant, Author, Exhibitors and Accompanying person.

Closing Ceremony of XV Jubilee Balkan Mineral Processing Congress & Concert Program
When: Sunday, June 16, 2013
Includes:
• Presentation of the next host of XVI Balkan Mineral Processing Congress.
• Ceremony of Handing over the new symbol of Balkan Mineral Processing Congress.
• Concert Program.

Morning and Afternoon Tea & Coffee breaks and Lunches
During the Congress Morning and Afternoon Tea & Coffee breaks and Lunches will be provided.

ADDITIONAL CONGRESS ACTIVITIES

Forums, Round tables, Companies and Products Presentations
Art, Culture & Technology Exhibitions
Sozopol has a Congress Center with an indoor exhibition area near to the Plenary Halls.
Art, Culture & Technology Exhibitions will be accompanied by interesting satellite events.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are being organized to a variety of mineral processing plants across Bulgaria. Field trips will be available immediately following the congress dates.
Post Congress Technical Tours will be arranged to offer a very good opportunity not only for technical visit but also appreciate Bulgarian culture and traditions.

PARTNERS’ PROGRAM

Partners’ Program will be organized during Congress days.
The XV BMPC invites partners of delegates to participate in the local tours and evening entertainments. Partners are also welcome to attend all social functions.
The cost, booking and detailed program of local tours and evening entertainments will be announced later on the Congress website: www.bmpc2013.com

BMPC 2013 CERTIFICATE

Each participant in the XV BMPC will be able to receive a special certificate of participation.