Poly hosts major conference

The Polytechnic of Namibia today hosts the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) Africon 2007 Conference.

The IEEE is a forum that allows academics and professional engineers to publish their research findings, and is also the largest technical professional organisation in the world with more than 360 000 members in around 175 countries. President Hifikepunye Pohamba is scheduled to open the conference today, and has also been chosen as the honorary chair for the gathering.Nearly 300 delegates from countries such as China, Germany, Nigeria, South Africa, the UK and the USA are expected to attend.The sponsorship is worth N$317 000.President Hifikepunye Pohamba is scheduled to open the conference today, and has also been chosen as the honorary chair for the gathering.Nearly 300 delegates from countries such as China, Germany, Nigeria, South Africa, the UK and the USA are expected to attend.The sponsorship is worth N$317 000.