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The next major biennial conference jointly organised by the
Wire Association International (WAI), Associazione Costruttori
Italiani Macchine Per Filo (ACIMAF), Comité Européen de la
Tréfilerie (CET) and the IWMA will take place at the WOW Hotel
and Convention Center in Istanbul 2nd and 3rd November 2009.
The Center is a brand new world-class facility, situated close to
the international airport, but not on the flight path, in a quiet
area. Joined to the Convention Center are a four and a five star
hotel with special rates for delegates. There is a metro station
close to the Center with easy access to downtown Istanbul
and the hotels run a free shuttle bus service from the airport
for guests.
The provisional timetable for the conference, Istanbul Cable &
Wire 09 – New Technology for Global Markets on 2 nd November
2009 comprises two concurrent ferrous and non-ferrous
sessions in very well appointed conference rooms, with
simultaneous Turkish and English translation and, subject
to demand, Russian. A table top exhibit area will be situated
close to the conference rooms and immediately in front of the
refreshment break and lunch room.
During the evening of 2 nd November all delegates and speakers
will join with those from the concurrent tube conference to
enjoy a social event at the famous Binbirdirek Cistern, located
in the old city, close to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. A
gala dinner will be enjoyed as well as an evening of traditional
Turkish entertainment. On 3 rd November optional plant tours
will be available, as well as a possible visit to see the workings
of the famous Bosphorus Bridge. A selection of sightseeing
tours will be on offer to delegates and their partners before,
during and after the conference days.
The joint organising committee for the conference is
recruiting a panel of high quality speakers for the technical
programme, and anyone interested in submitting an abstract
for consideration should contact the IWMA Secretariat without
delay. The IWMA invites any organisation interested in booking
a tabletop exhibit, or taking advantage of a number of
sponsorship opportunities, to contact the Secretariat for more
details.
For regular updates on the conference please visit the IWMA
website.
International Wire & Machinery Association – UK
Fax: +44 1926 314755
Email:
Website:
Wire organisations working together
for the Istanbul technical conference