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 We propose to hold the conference in late summer, for example in
 the last week of August (which is the usual time for ITP/TPHOLs) or
 first week of September. However we can be flexible and accommodate any
-other time in July and August.  As is the tradition, the conference
+other time in July and August. Our preference for late summer is because
+temperatures in Nanjing will then be more moderate than in the high season.
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+As is the tradition, the conference
 would consist of 4 days of research presentations and invited
 talks. Like in previous conferences, we would allow ample time
 between the formal sessions for attendees to mingle and converse. We