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PICMET '08 in Cape Town, South Africa
Another successful PICMET Conference was held July 27-31, 2008, in Cape Town, South Africa. The theme of the conference was “Technology Management for a Sustainable Economy.” Approximately 400 people registered from 30 countries, including many influential people from universities, industrial corporations and governments. Keynote speakers included executives from world-class technology developers in South Africa, primarily in the energy and telecommunication fields, as well as the Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of South Africa.
A number of former ETM students, visiting professors and colleagues attended the conference. Below are a few highlights (more photos can be viewed at http://picmet.phanfare.com).
Former ETM Visiting Prof. Dilek Cetindamar Kozanoglu
(a professor at Sabanci University in Turkey)
with ETM Prof. Tugrul Daim
ETM students Kenny Phan, Inthrayuth Mahaphol (front row, L-R)
and Pisek Gerdsri (2nd row, L) enjoy an evening out
with the Local Arrangements Committee
and volunteers from South Africa
ETM student Patt Suntharasaj and
keynote speaker Dr. Youngrak Choi
(father of ETM student Byung-chul Choi)
The ETM on-site, registration, photography
and IT team: (L-R) Pisek Gerdsri, Kenny Phan,
Phakphoom Chuengparsitporn,
and Liono Setiowijoso
The Hon. Mosibudi Mangena,
Minister of Science and Technology,
Republic of South Africa
Dr. Kocaoglu joins the band
at the Castle of Good Hope
in Cape Town
PICMET Director Ann White enjoys catching up
with ETM Ph.D. graduates Nathasit Gerdsri (L)
and Peerasit Patanakul (R)
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