From Innovation to Commercialisation - MAM-14

Executive Organising
Committee
Chief Patrons: Hon. Minister Susan Shabangu (DMR)
Hon. Minister Derek Hanekom (DST)
Mr. Abiel Mngomezulu (Mintek CEO)
Patron:
Dr. Makhapa Makhafola
Chair:
Dr. Robert Tshikhudo
Co-chair:
Prof. Kurt E. Geckeler
Secretary:
Dr. Jessie Pillay
Treasurer:
Members:
Accommodation
Conveniently situated alongside O.R. Tambo
International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa,
Emperors Palace Hotel (Casino Convention and
Entertainment Resort) combines timeless classical
elegance and sheer excitement.
Hotel
Cost (ZAR [€])
Single
Double
D’Oreale (5 star)
2095 [140]
2410 [161]
Dr. Amanda Skepu
Mondior (4 star)
1415 [95]
1585 [106]
Dr. Lucky Sikhwivhilu
Dr. Sibulelo Vilakazi
Dr. Richard Moutloali
Dr. Jones Papo
Metcourt (Suites)
1120 [75]
1295 [87]
Metcourt (3 star)
920 [62]
1155 [77]
More information on different room types and suite prices available
online.
Symposium Secretariat
Transport
All enquiries may be directed to the DST/Mintek NIC
office at E-mail: [email protected].
A shuttle service will be available, for free, between the
airport and Emperors Palace Hotels.
Prof. Kurt E. Geckeler
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Gwangji Institute of Science & Technology (GIST)
Tel:
+82-62-715 2316
E-mail: [email protected]
Symposium Venue and
Welcome to
MAM-14
Chairs
Dr. Robert Tshikudo
Head: DST/Mintek NIC
Advanced Materials Division
Tel:
+27 (0)11 709 4303
E-Mail: [email protected]
Skype:Robert.tshikhudo1
2nd circular and
call for abstracts
For further information regarding the Conference visit:
www.MAM-14.com
For information regarding Mintek, visit the websites:
www.nic.ac.za or
www.mintek.co.za
International Symposium on Macroand Supramolecular Architectures
and Materials
From Innovation to
Commercialisation
23 - 27 November 2014
Emperors Palace Hotel Casino,
Convention and Entertainment Resort,
Johannesburg, South Africa
Chief Patrons
Topics
Important dates
Honourable Minister Susan Shabangu:
Department of Minerals and Resources
Themes covered in previous MAM series will be
retained while there is opportunity for new areas to
be explored:
 Industrialisation of nanotechnology
 Nanotechnology education
 Nanobiotechnology and biomedicine
 Modelling and electronics
 Risk assessment and regulation
 Materials chemistry and analysis
 Design and development
 Material functionalisation
 Macro- and supramolecular architectures
01 Jan. 2014 Abstract submission invited
Honourable Minister Derek Hanekom:
Department of Science and Technology
Mr. Abiel Mngomezulu:
CEO and President of Mintek
Nobel Laureates
Presenting plenary talks at the conference
Prof. Dan Shechtman:
Nobel Laureate 2011 – Chemistry
Prof. Robert Huber:
Nobel Laureate 1988 – Chemistry Prof. Klaus von Klitzing:
Nobel Laureate 1985 – Physics
Aim and Scope
The symposium provides an opportunity for scientists
and engineers to showcase their research on an
international platform. It also provides a venue for
entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to discuss
collaborative research and business developments. A
panel of international experts will discuss and address
possible avenues to bridge the gap between research
and development. Conference attendees will receive
a copy of the proceedings that contains all accepted
papers.
This symposium will include, emerging research
related
to
nanotechnology,
electrochemistry,
nanobiotechnology, materials chemistry, material
functionalisation and other interesting topics. It will
also address venture investments, which take results
from laboratory to product.
Format of Symposium
The symposium comprises world-class plenary
presentations, invited lectures from 30 different
countries, panel discussions, oral and poster
presentations, an insightful exhibition and numerous
other contributions. The scientific program will be
published on the website.
31 May 2014 Abstract submission deadline
30 June 2014 Notification of abstract acceptance
31 July 2014 Early Bird registration closes
Exhibition and Sponsorship
A technical exhibition is planned during the
symposium. The exhibition will include state of the
art developments on general materials, including
instrumentation,
models,
nanomaterials
and
nanotechnology, characterisation and sensors. Various
sponsorship opportunities for the symposium are
available. The information regarding the sponsorships
and the various packages available, along with all the
exhibition information, is available on the website:
www.MAM-14.com
Registration
Cost (ZAR [€])
Presentations
Category
Abstracts for both oral and poster presentations will be
considered. Abstract submissions and guidelines will be
obtained from the website: www.MAM-14.com
Registrationa
Awards
Oral and poster awards will be presented to the best
student participants.
Publication of
contributed papers
The plenary lectures, invited talks and contributed
papers and posters will be published in the symposium
proceedings, with planned publications in peer
reviewed journals.
Early
Late
registration registration
On or before
31.07.2014
On or after
01.08.2014
Standard
5200 [500]
6200 [600]
Students
2700 [250]
3700 [350]
2700 [250]
3700 [350]
b
Accompanying person/s
Excursions
c
Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng
1610 [108]
Lion Safari Park
1600 [107]
Jhb/Soweto tour & Apartheid museum
1570 [105]
a
The registration fee covers the welcome reception, abstract book,
refreshments, lunches, banquet and Mintek tour.
b
Proof of student ID required.
c
Includes lunch excl. Lion Safari Park.

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