Welcome!

The Conference of Metallurgists, the premier annual event of the Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum is returning to Winnipeg after an absence of 21 years. Like the 1987 Conference, the 2008 COM will offer an exciting technical program with international flavour, which is currently being developed under the guidance of Dr. Bill Caley of Dalhousie University in Halifax. In addition, participants will also enjoy the hospitality, sunshine and beautiful beaches that “Friendly Manitoba” is famous for. I invite you all to come to Winnipeg in August of 2008 and encourage you to make the conference venue a centerpiece for an exciting summer family vacation. As Conference Chair I look forward to welcoming you all personally to Winnipeg during COM 2008.

Conference Theme:

The Organizing Committee, with the advice of its industry representatives, has selected the theme: Sustainable Practices in Metallurgy and Materials: Embracing the Future with the below listed symposia for structuring the technical program of the conference which reflect the main concerns and issues affecting the future of the metallurgical and materials industry. Lectures will be given by internationally recognized leaders in Industry and will address the major topics that impact the future of the sector. Topics will include economic drivers, impacts of industry consolidation, development of new products, technological developments, manpower development, sustainability, trends in operations and productivity, and human health issues.

Friendly Winnipeg Welcomes You!

Mahesh Chaturvedi, Conference Chair
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
mchat@cc.umanitoba.ca