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A conference on the archaeology, material culture and heritage of the Indian Ocean.The first meeting will take place in Exeter on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th January 2020. The session will begin on Friday 10th at 13.00 with registration, followed by presentations and a meeting to discuss the aims and objectives of IOW-Arch. This will be followed by an exhibition opening in the IAIS Street Gallery (entitled Chinese Ceramics in East Africa: Consumption, Display and Modification from the 9th century to Today) accompanied by buffet and wine reception. Presentations will be on Saturday 11th from 9:00 (registration from 8:30) until 18.30 followed by conference dinner.ProgrammeRegistration. Both speakers and non-speaking audience members are welcome to register. Registration costs £25 (£15 for students) and includes conference programme, drinks reception on the 10th, and refreshments and lunch on the 11th.Register directly through the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iow-arch-indian-ocean-world-archaeology-conference-tickets-66670048911Organising Committee:Annabel Gallop, Mark Horton, Timothy Insoll, Derek Kennet, Elizabeth Lambourn, Stephanie Wynne-Jones, Ran Zhang