Posted: Thu, May 8, 2008
50 years of Computing in South Wales
Thursday 22nd May 2008
7.00pm - 9.00pm (Doors open at 6.30pm for registration)
Faraday Lecture Theatre
Swansea University, SA2 8PP
Guest speakers: Professor John V. Tucker, Noel Cox, Rod Delamare, Steve Williams
The British Computer Society (BCS) is 50 years old, and ITWales is delighted to support this event which reflects on the local history.
Noel Cox and Rod Delamare, who have made huge contributions to the BCS in South Wales and pioneered the development of computing in a variety of companies and public bodies locally, will
reflect on some of the computing milestones of the last 50 years.
Professor John V. Tucker will speak about the local history of computing, and with Steve Williams, the launch of the Swansea University 'History of Computing' Collection.
This event provides an opportunity to learn aspects of the fascinating transformation of computing and the BCS over 50 years, and to meet old and new friends.
This event forms part of the ITWales business development programme and is FREE to attend, however advance booking is required. Following the presentation there will be a buffet and opportunity
for some valuable networking.
Booking for this event is now closed
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