The Eighth Tribe, 1976 (3. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1976-11-01 / 11. szám
November. 1976 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page 3 HBA NEWS Despite the strike at the Hilton Hotel and the last minute move to the William Penn, The First Congress of International Technology was an unqualified success as far as achieving its principal goals. The week-long international conference began with a cocktail-hour reception for early arrivals on Sunday, October 3. The formal presentation of lectures continued from 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 4 through 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 8. The Congress was organized by the Pittsburghbased International Technology Institute, and it was the initial international kick-off activity of the Institute. The Institute is dedicated to the transfer and exchange of technology across academic, governmental, technical society and industrial lines, and across international oundaries. The Institute has the objective of assisting and serving those who are interested in offering or receiving technology, or who are interested in participating in the transfer process. Justin T. Horan, President of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the delegates who came from all over the world to participate either as delegatos or lecturers. The banquet on Wednesday evening, October 6, was enlivened by two distinguished speakers: Paris born, Gerrard Beaugonin, President of the WORLDTECH organization indicated that neither material nor energy shortages can slow the explosion of information transfer using computers. The Italian born Romano Salvatori, manager of all nuclear projects for Westinghouse, discussed the methods used to educate the population concerning nuclear energy. The conference was unique in that it was not confined to a narrow subject area of a given discipline. Many technologies were covered, as well as their relation to one another, and to other human activities and endeavors, and their relationship to nature. Some of the topics included: —Technology Transfer —Analysis Systems and Methods —Information Systems —Technology Marketing A group of participants. The Welcome Sign and the last few departing. —Productivity —Bioconversion and Food Processing —Design, Manufacturing and Testing —Technology and Society —Technology and the Law —Technology from the Government —Developing Countries —Interaction of Technical Societies —Energy —Metrication —Stability in Mechanical and Fluidynamic Systems. The representation was truly international, and cooperative in spirit. In some sessions, presentations were made by both Jewish and Arab speakers. Saudi Arabia sent the largest number of delegates. Participation was particularly lively during the evening organizational sessions where various committees and an Advisory Board of Directors were formed. This Board has set October 2-7, 1977 for the Second Congress of International Technology to be held in Pittsburgh. The Third Congress, in 1978, will be held elsewhere, probably outside of the United States. Douglas F. Koeppe, an International Consultant from Hyattsville, Maryland, acted as Congress Chairman and Niel J. Shend’ge of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania was elected Chairman of the Advisory Board. Dr. I. S. Tuba, President of Basic Technology, Incorporated, of Pittsburgh, remained President of the Institute. Dr. Tuba is the founder of this fast growing and extremely important international organization. The Proceedings of the First Congress of International Technology will be published in book form by the Institute. The Journal of International Technology is the planned regular publication of the Institute. Recommended membership fees are based on salary, and there is no minimum membership fee specified. Those interested in receiving further information and details should write or call: International Technology Institute 7125 Saltsburg Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235 Phone (412) 795-5300
