Menu
06/10/2017
Belfast To Host Major International Conference In 2021
Belfast is set to host a major international conference in 2021 after a successful pitch led by Professor Brian Falzon from Queen's University Belfast.
The conference win was announced in the Chinese city of X'ian, where Professor Falzon fended off competition from Venice, New Orleans and Luasanne in Switzerland.
Held every two years, the International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM) is the biggest conference in the field of composites globally, and will bring up to 2,000 international delegates to the city in 2021, generating an estimated £4.1m for the local tourism economy. This will be the first time the conference has been held on the Island of Ireland.
Professor Falzon, Head of the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen's, commented: "ICCM is the Olympics of conferences in composites research, bringing together a global community of experts in this field, which continues to have huge research and exploitation potential.
"Winning this conference was the result of a tremendous team effort from Queen’s University, the Advanced Composites Research Group, Visit Belfast, the Belfast Waterfront and Conference Partners International, with everyone coming together to show that Belfast can successfully host this conference.
"Hosting ICCM will help establish Belfast as a global player and centre of excellence for composites research, and I am looking forward to welcoming colleagues from all over the world to Belfast in 2021."
The conference is supported by the Conference Support Fund which is financed through a partnership between Tourism NI and Belfast City Council.
(CD)
The conference win was announced in the Chinese city of X'ian, where Professor Falzon fended off competition from Venice, New Orleans and Luasanne in Switzerland.
Held every two years, the International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM) is the biggest conference in the field of composites globally, and will bring up to 2,000 international delegates to the city in 2021, generating an estimated £4.1m for the local tourism economy. This will be the first time the conference has been held on the Island of Ireland.
Professor Falzon, Head of the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen's, commented: "ICCM is the Olympics of conferences in composites research, bringing together a global community of experts in this field, which continues to have huge research and exploitation potential.
"Winning this conference was the result of a tremendous team effort from Queen’s University, the Advanced Composites Research Group, Visit Belfast, the Belfast Waterfront and Conference Partners International, with everyone coming together to show that Belfast can successfully host this conference.
"Hosting ICCM will help establish Belfast as a global player and centre of excellence for composites research, and I am looking forward to welcoming colleagues from all over the world to Belfast in 2021."
The conference is supported by the Conference Support Fund which is financed through a partnership between Tourism NI and Belfast City Council.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 March 2022
Northern Ireland Showcase Opens At International Conference Centre
Businesses are set to be showcased to an international audiences at the Northern Ireland Showcase, officially opened by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. The Showcase – which is being attended by businesses and stakeholders – takes place in the International Conference Centre, Belfast, as well as being streamed for international audiences to watch.
Northern Ireland Showcase Opens At International Conference Centre
Businesses are set to be showcased to an international audiences at the Northern Ireland Showcase, officially opened by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. The Showcase – which is being attended by businesses and stakeholders – takes place in the International Conference Centre, Belfast, as well as being streamed for international audiences to watch.
21 March 2005
Belfast hosts international conference on drug-related harm reduction
A four-day International Conference on the Reduction of Drug-Related Harm is being held in Belfast's Waterfront Hall, today. Around 1,000 delegates from all over the world are expected to attend the 'Widening the Agenda' conference, which is being organised by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS).
Belfast hosts international conference on drug-related harm reduction
A four-day International Conference on the Reduction of Drug-Related Harm is being held in Belfast's Waterfront Hall, today. Around 1,000 delegates from all over the world are expected to attend the 'Widening the Agenda' conference, which is being organised by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS).
28 January 2005
Belfast to hold international Human Rights conference
A major conference, bringing together over 20 international human rights leaders from 12 countries, will take place in Belfast this weekend.
Belfast to hold international Human Rights conference
A major conference, bringing together over 20 international human rights leaders from 12 countries, will take place in Belfast this weekend.
16 September 2003
International MOT conference opens in Belfast
The international vehicle testing organisation, Comite International de l'Inspection Technique Automobile (CITA) has opened its 2003 conference in Belfast today.
International MOT conference opens in Belfast
The international vehicle testing organisation, Comite International de l'Inspection Technique Automobile (CITA) has opened its 2003 conference in Belfast today.
26 November 2002
International e-business conference opens in Belfast
Growth in Northern Ireland’s economy depends on the ability of local business to make the best use of e-business technologies to tackle global markets. This was message from Economy Minister, Ian Pearson who was speaking at the opening of a major international conference on e-business held in Belfast on Tuesday, November 26.
International e-business conference opens in Belfast
Growth in Northern Ireland’s economy depends on the ability of local business to make the best use of e-business technologies to tackle global markets. This was message from Economy Minister, Ian Pearson who was speaking at the opening of a major international conference on e-business held in Belfast on Tuesday, November 26.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
