WPI, a leading university in science, management, technology, and global education, will host the 4th annual U.S.-Africa Business Conference from June 11 to 13 in the Campus Center Odeum. The conference aims to promote partnerships and linkages between the educational, economic, and technological needs of U.S.-based businesses and African companies and governments.
What
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a leading university in science, management, technology, and global education, will host the 4th annual U.S.-Africa Business Conference.
When
June 11, 2007: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
June 12-13: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Campus Center, Odeum (top level)
100 Institute Road
Worcester, Mass.
Why
The U.S.-Africa Business Conference aims to promote partnerships and linkages between the educational, economic, and technological needs of U.S.-based businesses and African companies and governments. Sectors to be discussed at the conference are: education (new approaches to teaching and the methods necessary to help develop new business enterprises in African nations), energy and water, health (biotechnology, medical equipment, and related technology), developing information technology (IT) in Africa, and tourism.
The conference came about through collaboration between WPI, the U.S. Department of Education's Business and International Division and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. WPI's strong connection to Africa was cemented in 2002 when the university’s project center in Windhoek, Namibia was founded as part of WPI’s Global Projects Program.
For more information, or if you experience difficulties in registering, contact Ruth McKeogh at 508-831-6699.
