PACT 2016 will take place in Haifa, Israel from 11th – 15th of September 2016. The lovely city of Haifa resides on a mountain overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It is a port city located in northern Israel and is home to world-class festivals, delicious dining, top accommodations, great museums and wonderful beaches. Haifa is the world center of the Baha'i faith, and the wondrous Baha'i gardens are a must-see attraction. Haifa is also home to Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, a top public research university. The university offers degrees in science and engineering, and related fields such as architecture, medicine, industrial management and education. It has 18 academic departments and some 50 research centers. Technion’s over 600 faculty members include three Nobel Laureates.