21st
Century Challenges in Engineering and Technology
3rd – 5th November 2008
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
(Venue to be confirmed)
Climate change, environmental protection, energy conservation and renewable
energy are among many challenges experienced by the world today and in
the 21st Century. Engineers, technologists and economists of various fields
have found and are still finding ways and means to resolve them using
the best, effective and economic solutions. Engineering and technology
have proven its pivotal role for the comfort and advancements in our daily
life. Knowledge-only sentiments are inadequate to find the resolutions
to today’s challenges. It is imperative that today’s engineers
and technologists should keep themselves abreast with technological advancement
and apply creative and innovative approach to come up with fit-for-purpose
solutions in local and international context. The theme for the 3rd BICET;
“21st Century: Challenges in Engineering and Technology” would
definitely provide an opportunity not only for local engineers and technologists,
to get together, exchange and update information on current trends and
innovations in their fields, but also to all those who work in these areas
throughout the world."
Institut Teknologi Brunei
Institut Teknologi Brunei is the country’s premier institute of
higher learning for technical education. It is also one of the most promising
schools of engineering and technology in the South East Asian region.
The talent and diligence of a qualified and highly motivated group of
local and international staff is dedicated to achieving excellence in
higher education and research. ITB has complimented their endeavour by
setting up world-class computer and laboratory facilities. Our efforts
are directed toward becoming a hub of technological activities for the
region and to make significant contribution to global socio-economic development.
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Brunei
Darussalam, “Abode of Peace”, is a Malay, Islamic
Sultanate situated on the north coast of Borneo, South East Asia.
It is the oldest Islamic Sultanate in the region, reflected in
the grand palaces, mosques and the unique combination of modern
and traditional Malay-Islamic architecture.The capital, Bandar
Seri Begawan, lies on the banks of the Brunei River alongside
the famous Kampong Ayer, also known as the “Venice of the
East”. |
Here visitors will be intrigued by the houses built over the water and the splash and spray of water taxis as the locals travel to and from the mainland. Brunei Darussalam takes pride in its pristine rainforests as the heart of Borneo and the world-class tropical forest research centre at Belalong. Tourists and nature lovers have the opportunity to enjoy the myriad of rare flora and fauna only a short distance from the capital. Brunei’s climate is tropical with warm days and cool evenings. Malay is the official language of the population of more than 300,000 people. English is widely spoken. The Brunei dollar is on a par with the Singapore dollar. |
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