III Scientific session: BALNEOLOGY IN CHANGING SOCIETIES

CHAIRS: M. Baltar, E. Faroldi, L. Kovachev

- 1st workshop: “Water and Civilization”: sacred and profane
COORDINATORS: M-C Tallot (France), U. Solimene (Italy)

	1. *S. Caprio (Italy), Symbolic and sacramental meaning of water in the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic traditions
	2. E. Faroldi (Italy), Thermae and architecture. Trends, strategies, visions for a modern thermal culture
	3. T.V. Surdu (Romania), Water, Fundamental Element of Being
	4. A. Bovero (Italy), The super model: a new era for the spa & beauty industry

- 2nd Workshop: Balneology from the “High Diplomacy” to the Civil Society
COORDINATORS: F. Werner (France), C. Mastrocola (Italy), P. Gullini (Italy), S. Caprio (Italy)

	1. M. Aliverti (Italy), Thermal towns and diplomatic events. An old and strengthen correlation
	2. *M. J-P Grouzart (France), The civil society, patients and users of thermal centers
	3. E. Marasco (Italy), There is no sustainable future without Gender Equality: that's why Women20 promotes gender medicine
	4. A. Santuari (Italy), Public-private partnerships: an opportunity for the future of medical spas?
	5. G. Fisanotti (Italy) - V. Ceniti, Tourism between politics and economy
	6. *G. Uspele (Latvia), Development of Wellness and Spa Tourism Sectoral Skills*
	7. C. Crotti (Italy), Thermae&SPA. How to choice! A Femtec live TV initiative