Program

In marked contrast to standard Colloquia, the CITV’s style is completely informal: 

• The schedule is prepared day-to-day and, if necessary, the talk durations may be adjusted under way.
• Preference is given to present ideas on the blackboard even if modern video presentations are also allowed.
• Emphasis is put on scientific maturity and creative ideas as opposed to technicalities.
• A large time is devoted to questions, discussion and exchange of ideas.
• The spectrum of topics being very broad, a special attention is paid to present advanced concepts in simple terms for people with strong scientific background but non-specialists ofthe topic.
• The oral transmission of the knowledge is preferred –but not opposed– to modern communication based on paper publication.
•  Epistemological talks are sometimes given in the evening and also open to accompanying persons.

Social program

The social program is not reserved for accompanying persons but convivial interludes are

scheduled in the afternoon for scientific participants sharing cultural visits and excursions with them (Richard the Lionheart's medieval castle, Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy and nicknamed the city of a hundred bell towers, Claude Monet's house and gardens at Giverny).