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BCS South Wales Branch Events Programme for 2007-2008

Event

50 years of Computing in South Wales
Date 22nd May 2008 (Thursday)
Time
  • 6:00pm: AGM (Faraday Lecture Theatre)
  • 6:30pm: Refreshments & Networking (Robert Recorde Room)
  • 7:00pm: Presentation (Faraday Lecture Theatre)
    • "The birth of digital data processing" - Noel Cox - (Estimated 15mins)
    • "Swansea University's History of Computing Collection" - Steve Williams - (Estimated 15mins)
    • Close / Q&A - Steve Williams / John Tucker - (Estimated 15mins)
  • 8.15pm: Post-Lectuer Buffet & Discussion (Robert Recorde Room)
  • 9.00pm: Event close
Registration

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.

To book your place online click here or e-mail events@itwales.com. Alternatively you can call Claire at the ITWales Swansea office on 01792 602702.
Speaker Noel Cox, Rod Delamere & John V. Tucker.
Venue Robert Recorde Room, Department of Computer Science, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP
Map(s) Swansea University
Synopsis

The BCS is 50 years old and we end this season's events with some reflections on our local history.

Noel Cox and Rod Delamere, who have made huge contributions to the BCS in South Wales and pioneered the development of computing in various companies and public bodies locally, will reflect on some of milestones of the past 50 years. J V Tucker will speak about the Local History of Computing and the launch of the Swansea University History of Computing Collection. The meeting is an opportunity to learn aspects of the fascinating transformation of our society and to meet old and new friends.