DOST holds 4th Visayas S & T Fair
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will hold the "4th Visayas Science and Technology (S & T) Fair" on October 22-26, 2008 at the Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, to be hosted by DOST Region VII. The Visayas cluster is composed of DOST Regional Offices VI, VII and VIII.
The event, which is being held every two (2) years, brings to the Visayas region DOST's highlights of accomplishments and will showcase latest technologies, trends, products and services, and best manufacturing practices proven to improve the productivity of local industries. The five-day event is expected to draw over 20,000 businessmen, professionals and leaders from private, government and academe, including students and S&T enthusiasts from all over the country.
Guided with the theme "Making Science Work for You", this season's Visayas S & T Fair, which is also being held in line with DOST's 50th Anniversary Celebration, will also feature S & T conferences and bazaar. The technical conferences will include topics on Food Technology and Management, Energy Management and Conservation and Solid Waste Management. On the other hand, the bazaar will highlight selling of products by DOST-assisted enterprises in the Visayas region.
For more queries on the event, interested parties may contact DOST VI Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga at telephone numbers (33) 320-0907, 320-0908 or 320-0093 or may visit DOST Regional Office at Magsaysay Village, Lapaz, Iloilo City.