It has just been announced that the 8th International Congress of the F.M. Alexander Technique will be held in Lugano, Switzerland from 10-16 August 2008. From their web site:

We are delighted to announce that our Opening Ceremony on Sunday evening the 10 August 2008 will start with a keynote speech by Marshall B. Rosenberg, founder of Nonviolent Communication, followed by an address by Elisabeth Walker who trained directly with F.M. Alexander in the 1940’s. Many other special guest speakers are being contacted and updates will be
listed on our website.

As of now more than 40 Workshops and Presentations have been submitted for this Congress. There are around 25 “Continuous Learning Teachers” representing a wide cross selection of Alexander Technique Teachers form around the world – from Japan to Israel, from San Francisco to New York, from London to Berlin and in between.

Please note that Early Discount Registration ends 31 January 2008.

Please note that August is holiday season in Lugano, so early booking of accomodation is highly recommended.