SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT ADVANCED LECTURES ON THE STARBURST-AGN CONNECTION Hosted by the Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Optica y Electrónica (INAOE) Tonantzintla, Puebla, Mexico June 26-30, 2000 Motivation Over the last two decades our understanding of the physics of active galactic nuclei (AGN) activity has largely improved. Still the energy source of AGN is a matter of debate. Most models have advanced the idea that the energy source is gravitational and that the ultimate evolution of matter into a super-massive black hole is the cornerstone for further theoretical and observational investigations. On the other hand an alternative scenario has been put forward to account for the activity of radio-quiet AGN. Observationally the advent of new space missions has made it possible to gather new information from wave-bands that are crucial for learning about the physical processes originating in or near the nucleus of AGN. For instance, X-rays and masers have revealed large rotational motions around what is apparently a very large massive object, so centrally concentrated that the black hole hypothesis seems to be an unavoidable possibility. On the other hand, ground based and HST observations from the UV to the near-IR show that the continuum observed in some Seyfert 2 galaxies is mainly generated by a young starburst hence dominated by massive stars. Presently it is not only possible to study AGN in many different spectral ranges thus providing a very comprehensive picture, but also the gains in spectral and spatial resolution have permitted exploration of the very central regions of AGN in great detail and the links with their host galaxies. Future progress will come through combining data from innovative instrumentation on large telescopes such as the VLT; and in the future the NGST, the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) and the Large Millimeter Telescope (LMT/GTM); together with a theoretical framework which incorporates them into a coherent description. It will be very important to see whether the two approaches, the black hole paradigm and the starburst models, can be linked together or excluded in some instances. Our recent view of cosmic evolution over the last 90% of time seems to indicate that AGN may play a role in galaxy formation and evolution, although much work needs to be done both observationally and theoretically in this domain. Scope The goal is to gather a team of experts in the field to deliver a thorough review of AGN phenomenology and physics, so as to cover the area and identify the most pertinent outstanding unsolved problems related to the starburst-AGN connection. These Lectures are particularly dedicated to advanced students, post-docs and researchers. After each lecture there will be ample room for discussions. The lectures will be held at the Institute campus at Tonantzintla, Puebla. Topics to be discussed include: * Variability * Relations between accretion and emission processes in AGN * The standard model - Physical Processes * Stars in AGN * Fueling the AGN * Unified models * Cosmic Evolution, Galaxy Formation Scientific Organizing Committee: Daniel Kunth (IAP-France)-Chair Itziar Aretxaga (INAOE, Mexico) Horacio Dottori (IFUFRGS, Brazil) Jose Franco (IAUNAM, Mexico) Jorge Melnick (ESO, Chile) Alfonso Serrano (INAOE, Mexico) Guillermo Tenorio-Tagle (INAOE, Mexico) Roberto J. Terlevich (IoA, UK) Invited Lecturers: Bradley M. Peterson (Ohio State Univ, USA) Suzy Collin (Obs. Meudon, France) Hagai Netzer (Wise Obs., Israel) Roberto J. Terlevich (IoA, UK) Francoise Combes (Obs. Meudon, France) Robert Goodrich (Keck Obs., USA) Brian J. Boyle (AAO, Australia) Local Organizing Committee: R. Mújica (INAOE, chair) E. Benítez (IA-UNAM) V. Chavushyan (INAOE) J. Guichard (INAOE) F. Legrand (INAOE) S. Linder (INAOE) D. Mayya (INAOE) S. del Río (INAOE) J.R. Valdés (INAOE) Lectures Format Each topic will be covered during about 4 hours in several sessions distributed during the week. Participants are encouraged to present their results in poster format. The posters will be displayed permanently during the course in the coffee break area, and there will be ample time for discussion of their content. Registration Registration can be made, either filling in the registration form and posting or sending it by Fax to the conference center, or by filling in the form on the web-page and sending that to us. Registration DEADLINE is April 15th. Abstracts The abstract for your poster presentation can be sent either by e-mail to us or by filling in the appropriate boxes on the web-page. Accommodations We have booked rooms at the housing facilities of the University of Las Americas (UDLA) located in Cholula (10 minutes by car), the closest town to Tonantzintla. We have also made reservations in two other hotels in Cholula (you can have a look to Cholula's map in our web site). Transportation will be available from the Cholula's downtown to Tonantzintla. If you prefer to stay in Puebla, let us know and we will inform you about the options, however, you should take into account that it takes 45 minutes by car to get from Puebla to Tonantzintla. Please fill in the hotel reservation form in the web-page. We will send you confirmation on your hotel reservations. Meals Hotel prices include breakfast (except UDLA). Lunch will be served at INAOE, it will cost around 7-8 US$ per meal. For dinner, there are several restaurants in Cholula's downtown that are open till late at night. Travelling to Tonantzintla For instructions on how to get to Tonantzintla, local information and pre (post) Conference Travel please check our web page http://www.inaoep.mx/~progharo Registration Fee The Advanced Lectures registration fee is 250 US$. You will be required to pay the amount in cash on arrival. We regret that we are NOT able to process credit card payments. The registration fee includes - Conference proceedings - Welcoming cocktail - tea/coffee during conference breaks, Monday to Friday - a guided excursion on Wednesday afternoon to historical sites around Puebla. Contact address: Secretary of the Guillermo Haro Programme INAOE-Tonantzintla Apdo. Postal 51 y 216 Puebla, Pue. C.P. 72000 Mexico Phone: +52 (2) 2 47 20 11 Fax: +52 (2) 2 47 22 31 E-mail: agn00@inaoep.mx http://www.inaoep.mx/~agn00/