INTRODUCTION

Venue

Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 19107 Phone: (215) 231-7333 Fax: (215) 231-7305

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Conference will be held in downtown Philadelphia at the Loews Hotel from July 11 through July 15, 2010. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel for the participants. Granted a charter in 1701, Philadelphia, also known as "the City of Brotherly Love", is the fifth largest city in the United States with a population of just over 6.2 million people. Philadelphia is known as the city of neighborhoods. Philadelphia is rich in colonial history and the history of the American Revolution. Notable attractions include the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Old City District, the U.S. Mint and the Franklin Institute. Philadelphia is also a vibrant and rich center for arts and culture. Philadelphia offers museums, the performing arts, and more. Walk across the South Street Bridge, for pedestrians only, and take a walk on South Street. Visit Penns Landing where there are open air concerns on the great plaza. Visit the historic ships, the Independence Seaport Museum or just walk along the water. Philadelphia is also home to wonderful eating establishments that span the spectrum of culinary and cultural traditions.