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Technology conference, Isfahan

PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPER / PARTICIPATION. A CONFERENCE ON TECHNOLOGY & URBAN DEVELOPMENT , June 18 - 21, 2001, Isfahan, Iran

The Society of Iranian Professionals (SIP), in collaboration with Isfahan's Office of Mayor and Isfahan University of Technology, is proud to organize a conference on "Technology & Urban Development" in Isfahan, Iran.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the conference is to facilitate exchange of expertise and know-how in areas of Technology and Urban Development. This conference will provide contact and will help identify short term, and long-term technology needs in Iran.

ACTIVITIES

* Paper presentations

* Poster presentations

* Workshops

* Panel discussions

* Exhibitions

* Tours to industrial and historical sites

SCOPE

Municipalities are increasingly being called upon to take greater responsibility for local development and growth. A critical role for local governments is to take advantage of explosive growth of high technologies to fulfill this responsibility. This conference is a venue for discussion of applications of various areas of high technologies in urban development. These areas include but not limited to:

* Internet, intranet and World Wide Web

* Automation

* Remote sensing and monitoring

* Global Positioning System (GPS)

* Geographic Information System (GIS) and mapping

* Networking and wireless communication

* Hardware and software applications

* Data management and warehousing

THEMES

The emphasis of the conference is on the application of the above

technologies to:

* Economic Development

- Area-based development and local economy

- Tourism

- Heavy industry

- Manufacturing and light industry

* Urban Planning and Management

- Growth management

- Zoning

- Land use

* Environment

- Air, water and noise pollution management

- Waste management (collection, transportation, disposal

and recycling)

- Green space

* Critical Facilities and Infrastructures

- Fire, police, and hospitals

- Schools

- Shelters and Emergency Operation Centers

- Lifeline Systems

a) Water

b) Transportation

c) Electric power

d) Communication

e) Petroleum and gas

f) Wastewater

* Urban Services

- Tax assessment and collection

- Contract management

- Public libraries, traffic management, etc

* Natural Hazards Loss Reduction

- Earthquakes

- Floods

- Droughts

- Storms

- Others

LANGUAGE

The official language of the conference is Persian and English. Persian is, however, highly recommended especially when the presentation materials are in English.

IMPORTANT DATES

* Deadline for submittal of abstracts March 1, 2001

* Notification of acceptance March 16, 2001

* Final abstract and submission of the presentation materials May 1, 2001

* Conference dates June 18- 21, 2001

COSTS

Local transportation, lodging and meals are provided for paper presenters. The presenters or their sponsors will pay for costs of travel to and from Iran.

SPONSORS

* Society of Iranian Professionals

* Isfahan Office of Mayor

* Isfahan University of Technology

Corporations and individuals are invited to join this effort and sponsor the conference with their financial contributions.

CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dr. Masoud Moghtaderi-Zadeh, Chairman

Ladan Afrasiabi

Farid Ameri

Dr. Saied Bozorgui-Nesbat

Bijan Farzan

Sima Hashemifar

Rezvan Moghaddam

Dr. Khosrow Moslehi

Dr. Faramarz Nateghian

Ahmad Tehrani

CONTACT

For more information about the conference, please contact: SIP / Dr. Masoud Moghtaderi-Zadeh, (408)615-4203, Isfahan2001@anjoman.org

About Society of Iranian Professionals (SIP) Founded in 1982 in Silicon Valley, SIP known also as Anjoman is a rapidly growing non-profit organization with the mission to improve opportunities for, and promote recognition of Iranian professionals from a wide range of disciplines and professions. SIP has no political or religious preferences. Visit SIP at www.anjoman.org

REPLY FORM
Isfahan 2001: A Conference on Technology & Urban Development, June 18 - 21, 2001, Isfahan, Iran

Name _______________________
Affiliation _______________________
Position_______________________
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Phone (_____)______________
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Email _______________________
Address______________________
City _______________________
State _____
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I am interested in (please check all that applies):

* Presenting a paper in the area of:

* Sponsoring the conference
* Setting up an exhibition table * Attending the conference

(Reply early. Space is limited)

Please send your reply to:
Society of Iranian Professionals/Isfahan 2001
P.O. Box 3753
Santa Clara, CA 95055
Fax: (408)261-0777
Email: Isfahan2001@anjoman.org

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