The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) and the AIME Member Societies’ (the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE);The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS); the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME); and the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST)) are hosting this international event, in conjunction with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Institute for Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
With impending and burgeoning societal issues affecting both developed and emerging nations such as India and China, the global engineering community has a responsibility and an opportunity to truly make a difference and contribute. This workshop will focus on what materials and resources are integral to meeting basic societal needs in critical areas such as
- Energy
- Transportation
- Housing
- Food and Water
- Recycling
- Health
Presentations will focus on the engineering answers for cost-effective, sustainable pathways, the strategies for effective use of engineering solutions, and the role of the global engineering community.
Workshop Objectives
- Share perspectives on the major engineering challenges that face our world today
- Identify, discuss, and prioritize engineering solution needs in each area
- Establish how these fit into developing global-demand pressures for materials
and human resources
Who Should Attend
The event will be of benefit to those working within the engineering sector globally and to those involved in infrastructure and general development projects across developing and developed nations. The committee also welcomes representatives of nongovernmental and governmental organizations as well as mineral resource professionals and those involved in education and research.
Special Note regarding the Shengen Agreement
Please note that since December 2008, Switzerland has joined the Shengen area. This means that Switzerland is part of the one-visa policy which permits Shengen visa holders to enter 24 other nations in Europe. This will allow for easier travel for many attendees of the workshop.
