Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the 18th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG 18) scheduled for July 8-14, 2007, in Sydney, Australia. Participants share information about the conference, potential speakers, and their own plans to attend, while also expressing uncertainty about the organization and costs associated with the event.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that the conference may focus primarily on classical general relativity (GR), indicating a potential limitation in topics covered.
- Another participant notes the lack of information on local academics involved in the conference organization, raising concerns about transparency.
- There is mention of Susan Scott as the chair of the organizing committee, with one participant expressing skepticism about this designation.
- Participants discuss notable attendees and speakers, including Renate Loll, Laurent Freidel, Bojowald, and Ashtekar, who are expected to contribute to workshops and plenary talks on quantum gravity (QG) topics.
- A participant expresses a personal sentiment about the conference being appealing due to Australia's lower population density, suggesting a more intimate setting for discussions.
- Concerns are raised about the potential costs of registration, with one participant noting that another may have secured a student deal.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism regarding the conference organization and costs. While there is excitement about the speakers and topics, uncertainty remains about the overall structure and financial implications of attending.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations in the information available regarding the conference organization, including missing details about local academic involvement and the exact registration costs.
