We are happy to announce the first peer-reviewed SAIIE conference in 2009! Delegates are offered two tracks for submission of papers: the applied engineering track and the academic track. Papers submitted for the applied engineering track will be approved on submission of the abstract only. Papers submitted for the academic track will be approved by peer review on submission of the full paper, and published in the conference proceedings. The colloquia in 2009 were highly successful and we continue our discussions in 2009 on relevant topics of interest lead by panels of experts.

Here are a few great reasons why you should attend the 2009 SAIIE Conference:

• Industry experts and keynote speakers will share their experience and knowledge in Innovation;
• You can benchmark current best practice in the manufacturing and resources sectors;
• Top academics will showcase current research and ideas;
• You have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals in your sector;
• Young professionals and students will learn more of the profession;
• You earn CPD points;
• The colloquia offer opportunity for peer discussion on relevant topics;
• It offers an opportunity for publication by peer-review in your discipline; and
• You contribute to the future development of Industrial Engineering in South Africa.

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