EVENTS
Afterwards , Peggy Sithole took a few minutes to introduce the Wood Student Foundation ( WSF ). In 2012 the WSF was founded with the aim to encourage students ’ knowledge as how to deal intensively with all aspects of promoting wood construction in a master ’ s or bachelor ’ s level with the solicitation of a theoretical essay / thesis , before delegates enjoyed a buffet lunch and networking opportunity to end off the day . “ We have a lot to work to be done and we ’ d like students to get involved ,” said Sitole .
The conference then officially closed and delegates were invited to view the Bloch tree at the cocktail reception at the Westin .
Later the evening , the VIP dinner was held at The Cullinan hotel to thank the team and speakers for pulling off another great conference . Until next year .
FEEDBACK FROM THE DELEGATES
The team received a positive response from all the delegates …
“ The conference was very interesting , and is something to look forward to .” – Dörte Tworeck
“ I was so glad to have attended my first Wood Conference . Thank you so very much for your organisation and all that went with the conference proceedings . The conference indeed was informative and worthwhile for it highlighted what is happening in the industry at the highest level .” – Paul Mwansa
“ The conference was a paragon of information and a reflection of your outstanding organisational skills . Thanks for having us and we look forward to coming again .” – Bernhard Lembeck
“ As always this is a favourite of many ! Thank you for the professional and attentive manner that marks your conferences so inspiring , interesting and out of the normal context ! Thank you also for the generosity to spoil all the attendees .” – Karinina Ingwersen
“ Thank you all so much for a most inspiring and interesting set of talks . It is great to see such passionate people . I loved it ! Next year my daughter will join me . It ’ s great to have a balance between international and local . All talks were a good length .” – Carlos Liltved
CONTACT US
For more information , please contact : Zaida Davids , event organiser Wood Conference + 27 ( 0 ) 21 438 9221 | + 27 ( 0 ) 76 401 9120 capetown @ hwzinternational . com www . woodconference . co . za
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