THE GEOLOGIST'S ROLE IN INCREASING THE PROSPERITY OF EASTERN INDONESIA
Indonesia basically is an archipelago environment. The development sustainability in the region especially in eastern Indonesia is determined by its capability to add value to the current potential resources in the archipelago context. With regard to this, geo-science and technology play important role in developing these archipelago resources. These scientific and technical approaches have been of particular interest of many scholars, engineers, planners, and policy-makers. As part of its professionalism responsibility, IAGI will bring all together these people to address several key issues regarding the above mentioned topics. The objective of the convention is to provide opportunity among the participants to share ideas and experiences in geological science and its current technology development. More important, certain topics on geological prospective in East Indonesia will be discussed in specific portion. It is expected that overall activity will yield significant output that can support local and regional development initiatives. Therefore, the committee invites any technical and scientific papers presenting various topics in the field of geology, mineral, geo-science with regard to natural hazard related to Indonesian condition. Programs : Pre-convention National workshop series on earth resources management in the era of Regional Autonomy in Pekan Baru, Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Makasar, and Jayapura. Special course Integrating Earth Resources in Regional Planning. It is specifically designed for provincial officers in East Indonesia. Technical program Paper presentation and poster session. Field Trips: Geology of Bromo Vulcano Petroleum Geology of East Java Basin Recent Carbonate in Madura Strait Exploration of Porphyry Gold Copper in Tumpang Pitu-Banyuwangi Batu Hijau Newmont Goldmine, Nusa Tenggara Short courses Various topics of short courses will be held prior to convention. Exibition Priority will be given to interested party who wants to present its business related to geological science and technology development. This will include petroleum and geological mining company, universities, and professionals. Social Programs Dinner with local cuisine, art performance, golf tournament, visiting leather craft and embroidery center. More details, contact us: Laboratorium Sucofindo Jl. A. Yani 315, Surabaya, Indonesia Ph.: 62-31-847 0547-50 Facs.: 62-31-847 0563 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IAGI SECRETARIAT Geologi & Sumberdaya Mineral Building, 4th Floors Jl. Prof. Soepomo, No.10 JAKARTA-12870, INDONESIA Phone/Facs : (62-21) 8370-2848 / 7725 email : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
