A Word from Conference Chairperson 

As conference chairperson and on behalf of the Water Institute of Southern Africa Membrane Technology Division (WISA MTD) it is my immense pleasure to invite you to the first International WISA Membrane Technology Conference (WISA-MTC’09) to be held in South Africa in 2009.

I am very pleased to announce that this ground-breaking conference is organised in association with the European Membrane Society (EMS).

Although this will be our first international conference, WISA MTD has hosted numerous highly successful national symposia over the past 12 years, and we look forward to continuing with that tradition whilst lifting the bar with respect to meeting your expectations.

One of the key objectives of the conference will be to explore the latest developments in membrane technology, whether it is in the field of research, product or application. Our aim will be to cater for the needs of both developing and industrialised countries.

The technical program promises to be cutting edge. International leading experts will deliver keynote addresses on topics that will set the scene for the rest of the day’s technical sessions. The technical and social programmes will be designed to provide ample opportunity for discussion and networking. One of the key features of the conference will be a technical tour to showcase an exciting membrane application.

Included in the conference fees will be the technical sessions, conference proceedings, coffee breaks, lunches and dinners. We will be awarding student prizes for best oral and poster presentations. Engineers will be able to claim  3 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points for attending this conference.

What could be more conducive to membrane technology exchange than the beautiful setting of the Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. I certainly look forward to talking about our passion “Membranes” in this beautiful relaxed atmosphere.

On this note, I eagerly await welcoming you to WISA-MTC’09 in South Africa.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Stephanie Marais
Chair, Organising Committee
International Wisa Membrane Technology Conference 2009