OIPEEC Conference 2007 How to get the most out of your ropes: Rope-machine interaction, rope maintenance and lubrication 12th – 14th September 2007, Johannesburg, South Africa Call for Papers OIPEEC (Organisation Internationale Pour l’Etude de l’Endurance des Cables) is an international association of people with an interest in all aspects of rope technology, including the selection, behaviour, endurance, degradation, inspection and discard. Established in 1963, OIPEEC currently has over 100 members from 28 countries. We would like to invite you to share your experience, knowledge and opinion with other experts from all over the world by presenting a paper or short presentation at the OIPEEC Conference 2007. The topic “How to get the most out of your ropes: ropemachine interaction, rope maintenance and lubrication” covers all applications, be it cranes, winches, shovels, mine winders or any other machines. If you are interested, please send an abstract of an original, unpublished paper relevant to the title and including following information: • Title • Authors' name(s) • Address • E-mail • Phone number • Fax number Please comply with the following points: • Format: Microsoft Word (for Windows or for Macintosh) • Language: English • Maximum length 150 words Closing date for abstracts: February 9th 2007 sent (preferably by e-mail) to Martin Dohm at the contact details below. Please note, that for papers which are accepted, the final paper will be required by May 11th 2007. Martin Dohm Phone: Fax: Email: +27 83 308 2222 +27 11 638 4309 [email protected] Conference Venue and Preliminary Programme The OIPEEC conference will be held in the Intercontinental Sandton Sun and Towers, in the Sandton area of Johannesburg. The Sandton area is known as the business and economic capital of South Africa and hosts the new Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The hotel is connected to the largest convention centre in the country and also has direct access to an extensive shopping and entertainment complex, Sandton City. Mandela square is also nearby. The venue is easily accessible from Johannesburg (Oliver Tambo) international airport. Date Time Tue, 11th Sept 19:00 - 20:30 Wed, 12th Sept 08:30 - 10:30 Agenda Item Cocktails at Hotel Accompanying Partners Programme Cocktails at Hotel OIPEEC General Meeting Soweto Tour or 11:00 - 13:00 Technical Sessions 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 17:00 African Theme Banquet 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 17:00 Technical Sessions 07:00 - 17:00 Visit Cullinan Diamond Mine and Shopping or Pilansberg Game Reserve and Sun City Technical Sessions 18:30 - 22:30 Fri, 14th Sept or Soweto and Gold Reef City Technical Sessions 19:30 - 23:30 Thur, 13th Sept 08:30 - 12:30 Soweto and Apartheids Museum Shebeen Evening* Technical Visit - Options: ¾ Moab Khotsong 3150m deep winder and a large Blair winder installation or ¾ Coal mine visit to dragline and rope shovel *A Shebeen is an African style, “illegal” bar/drinking place. This can be arranged if there is sufficient interest from attendees. Another option is to enjoy a meal at “Moyo’s” a famous African style restaurant. Conference Fees and Registration Details of the conference fees and delegate registration have yet to be finalised. Accommodation The conference venue, Intercontinental Santon Sun and Towers can provide accommodation for attendees. However, there are a number of other hotels in the local area if preferred. Hotel Room rates* Intercontinental Sandton Sun and Towers, Johannesburg (5‫)٭‬ B&B, Single Superior ±€180/r/n B&B,Double Superior ±€188/r/n Web site: www.southernsun.com Park Hyatt, Johannesburg (5‫**)٭‬ B only, Single Club King ±€184/r/n B only, Double Club King ±€220/r/n B only, Single Park King ±€125/r/n B only, Double Park King ±€161/r/n Web site: www.johannesburg.park.hyatt.com Southern Sun Grayston Dr** B only, Single ±€92/r/n B only, Double ±€110/r/n Holiday Inn, Catherine Str** B only, Single ±€69/r/n B only, Double ±€69/r/n Protea Wanderers** B only, Single ±€50/r/n B only, Double ±€50/r/n Sandton City Garden Court B only, Single ±€74/r/n B only, Double ±€74/r/n *Please note these rates are not fixed, and are offered for guidance only. **A taxi will be required to travel from these hotels to the conference venue. B&B = Bed and Breakfast, B = Bed only (i.e. breakfast not included in the rate) r/n = room/night Hotel Booking In order to take advantage of the corporate hotel rates arranged for delegates, bookings and payment should be made through AMEX: Melanie Williams Team Leader – Groups and Conferencing American Express Travel – Anglo American [email protected] Fax: (local) 086 685 4914, (international) +27 11 638 5847 More conference details soon on the OIPEEC website www.oipeec.org In the mean time, please address any enquiries to the conference organiser: Martin Dohm Phone: Fax: Email: +27 83 308 2222 +27 11 638 4309 [email protected]