The final programme for the 11th International VTS Symposium is now available. Please keep in mind that the technical programme is still subjected to changes.

On the fourth day of the symposium, Thursday August 7th, delegates are invited to a tour of Fedje VTS. 

IALA has developed a preliminary technical programme with contemporary themes and a wide spectre of presenters. Please see the programme below for a glance at the presentation titles for the VTS Symposium 2008.

Registration & Hospitality Services
The registration will be carried out at our hospitality desk on the first floor in Grieghallen at the following hours:

In addition to speakers from IALA's various member organisations, a number of external speakers have confirmed their participation at the VTS Symposium in Norway.

So far nearly 160 delegates from 22 countries have registered for the 11th International VTS Symposium, where VTS from a global approach will be the main theme.

The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Ms Helga Pedersen, has confirmed that she will attend the opening of the VTS Symposium in Bergen.

Although 32 exhibition booths have been reserved for the 2008 Industrial Members Exhibition in Bergen, it is still possible for potential exhibitors to register.

Online registration for the VTS Symposium 2008 is now available on this site.

The exhibition brochure and booking form are now available.

In connection to the VTS Symposium in Bergen in 2008 the Norwegian Coastal Administration plans a varied social programme for delegates and accompanying persons. Information on sightseeing tours and evening events are included in the programme.