Abstracts of the proposed papers should be sent by 30 October 2009 followed by two hard copies of the paper together with a copy of floppy disk / CD to the Conference Secretariat before 30 October 2009. Acceptance of papers for inclusion in the proceedings is subject to scrutiny by the Technical Advisory Committee of the Global Stone Technology Forum and their decision shall be final. Based on selection, only a few of the paper writers will be invited to present their papers during the conference.