BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Your hosting institutionsThe conference will be co-hosted by t he Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and the  \;Central \;Universit y of Technology\, Free State (CUT). \;Why are we hosting the conferen ce?Solving current industrial problems requires cross-disciplinary knowle dge and approaches. The International Conference on Engineering\, Project \, and Production Management (EPPM) provides a platform for the discussio n of innovative research and practice and creative cross-breeding of the multidisciplinary fields of engineering and management.Who should attend? This is the forum for researchers\, engineers\, managers\, students\, and practitioners to present and discuss current and emerging research issue s\, problems\, questions\, findings\, and new developments.The conference hosts theoretical discussions\, data analysis\, case studies\, and indus trial practices in form of research papers\, which provides a great oppor tunity for research and industrial networking.What you should know about the EPPM-ConferenceEPPM-Conference is indexed in Web of Science (ISI) and EBSCO in 2017.Accepted papers are indexed in SCOPUS.See Opportunities fo r awards and publicationThe conference comprises of three events\, i.e. E PPM-Industry\, EPPM-Conference\, and EPPM-Academy.A field trip associated with EPPM is provided in the EPPM-Industry to stimulate dialogues betwee n academic and practitioners\; Best Paper and Excellent Paper Awards are issued in the EPPM-Conference. High quality papers are recommended for pu blication in the EPPM-Journal\; EPPM-Academy provides a student-led platf orm for graduate students to improve their research and leaderships. Stud ent Competition Awards are issued to those students with outstanding acad emic performance and leadership.The 2018 (9th) International Conference o n Engineering\, Project\, and Production Management (EPPM2018) will be co -held on September 24-26\, 2018 in Cape Town\, South Africa by Nelson Man dela University and Central University of Technology.The three EPPM focus areasIndustry \;One mission of EPPM-Industry is to connect academic and practitioners.The main idea is to bring industrial issues to stimulat e academic solutions and vice versa help practitioners build up systemati c approaches.An industrial symposium is held after the trip.ConferenceEPP M-Conference has been indexed in Web of Science (ISI) and EBSCO since 201 7. The conference provides a major international platform for the discuss ion of innovative research\, practice\, and creative cross-breeding of th e multidisciplinary fields of engineering\, project\, and production mana gement.This is the forum for researchers\, engineers\, managers\, student s\, and practitioners to present and discuss current and emerging researc h issues\, problems\, questions\, findings\, and new developments.The con ference hosts theoretical discussions\, data analysis\, case studies\, an d industrial practices in form of research papers or workshops.See Opport unities for awards and publication. Conference proceedings are indexed in SCOPUS.See the Call for papersAcademyEPPM-Academy provides a session for graduate students to present their research ideas. A panel of experts in engineering\, project\, and production management helps graduate student s improve their research.For those graduate students who are interested i n participating in this unique event should submit abstracts to EPPM2018 for admission through the online submission system.Draft and initial rese arch reports addressing research ideas are welcome. Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings.Accepted papers are requested t o present using posters.A student competition is embedded in the EPPM-Aca demy and winners are issued with Outstanding Performance Awards.Conferenc e DetailsThemesCall for papers - the final call for abstracts releasedOpp ortunities for awards and publicationImportant datesRegistration (fees\, and form)VenueTravel to South AfricaCommittees and organisersContact usTh emesThe EPPM is interdisciplinary in nature\, considering all topics rela ted to engineering management\, project management\, production managemen t\, and their integrations.Themes include but are not limited to:\;The ories and Applications of Engineering ManagementTheories and Applications of Project ManagementTheories and Applications of Production ManagementI ntegration of Engineering Management and Project ManagementIntegration of Engineering Management and Production ManagementIntegration of Project M anagement and Production ManagementIntegration of Triplet Engineering\, P roject\, and Production ManagementCall for papersAbstractsThe final call for abstracts (PDF) – dates extended\, 05/04/2018The first call for abstr acts (PDF)\, 01/03/2018The EPPM2018 endeavours to share ideas on engineer ing management\, project management\, and production management. This con ference is interdisciplinary in nature\, considering all topics related t o engineering management\, project management\, production management\, a nd their integrations.See themesAbstracts and papers for the EPPM2018 are submitted to and reviewed on the online submission system.Users need to sign up in the system.Prepare your abstract(s) and full paper(s) accordin g to Abstract Template (MS Word).The camera-ready Paper Guidelines templa te (MS Word – 23/07/2018).Authors are requested to attach the TRANSFER OF COPYRIGHT form (PDF) when submitting full papers.Opportunities for award s and publicationBest Paper Awards and Excellent Paper Awards are issued to outstanding papers presented at the conference.High quality papers are recommended for publication in the Journal of Engineering\, Project\, an d Production Management (EPPM-Journal). EPPM-Journal is indexed in DOAJ\, EBSCO\, and ProQuest.Student Competition Awards are issued to students w ith outstanding academic performances and leadership in EPPM-Academy.Impo rtant datesNote the extended dates for full paper submission\, acceptance notice\, camera ready paper upload and the early bird registration.Abstr act Submission Due:\;15 April 2018 \;Abstract Acceptance Notice 8\;22 April 2018Full Paper Submission Due:\;21 June 2018 \;Full Pa per Acceptance Notice:\;21 July 2018Camera Ready Paper Upload Due:\ ;31 July 2018Early Bird Registration Due:\;21 August 2018Conference 8\;24 – 26 September 2018Note:\; \;Papers for which no registratio n has been received by 15 August 2018 will be withdrawn from the conferen ce.RegistrationEPPM MemberGeneral DelegateEarly BirdR6 325R6 613StandardR 6 613R6 900Student (Full-time)R4 625R4 625Accompanying personR2 300R2 300 Additional paperR2 330R2 330Note:\;\nregistration fees include EPPM-In dustry\, EPPM-Conference\, and EPPM-Academy\, but exclude travelling and accommodation.Download and complete the Registration Form (PDF) then e-ma il to mariana.botes@mandela.ac.za and femuze@cut.ac.zaPaymentNational pay ment:\; If you are within South Africa\, please use the NMU banking de tails.Overseas/International payment:\; If you are outside the South A frican borders\, you must please pay via a draft request from your bank a ccount.  \;You must also state that it must be transferred in South A frican Rand (ZAR) and you will be responsible for the bank charges.Refere nce should be:\;  \;EC31 +SURNAME of delegateSee attached herewith the banking details.VenueThe conference will be held at Protea Hotel by Marriott® Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge\, Cape Town\, South Afric a.Other accommodation options:\; City Lodge \;City Lodge | Queen V ictoria |The CommodoreNotification:\; Industry excursion \;itinera ryThe ‘industry excursion’ has evolved into \;a sightseeing excursion due to realities such as personal protective equipment (PPE) \;requi rements when visiting construction projects and manufacturing facilities. Given\, the details of the now ‘sightseeing’ excursion below\, please ind icate whether you wish to change your decision.  \;Itinerary08:\;3 0Depart the venue (GSB / BWL) for Signal Hill and on route part of Table Mountain – great photo opportunities.09:\;00 to 10:\;30Drive to bea utiful Camps Bay\, Hout Bay via Chapmans Peak (scenic route).11:\;00 t o 13:\;00Wine farm for wine tasting.13:\;30 to 14:\;00Lunch in S imonstown\, the home of the South African Navy.16:\;15Return to venue. 18:\;00The Welcome function.Contact:\; Mariana if you wish to chang e your decision:\; mariana.botes@mandela.ac.zaDay excursion\, Monday 2 4 September 2018Site \;seeing/visit \;to a wine farm. Lunch will be provided.08:\;30 – 16:\;00RSVP to mariana.botes@mandela.ac.za be fore Wednesday\, 19 September 2018 (only RSVP if you have not\, as yet do ne so.)Travel to South AfricaAll international delegates to the conferenc e should fly directly to Cape Town International Airport (only make use o f OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg if there is no option fo r Cape Town directly.Arrival at OR Tambo International Airport \;will require an additional connecting domestic flight to Cape Town Internatio nal Airport as the two cities are 1 400 KM (870 Miles) apart.The conferen ce venue\, Protea Hotel by Marriott® Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodg e is 20.92 KM (12 Miles) from the Cape Town International Airport (CPT).N ote:\; As per the amended Immigration Act\, all guests will be require d to provide proof of identification (photo identity document/passport) u pon check-in.VISA informationGeneral visit Visa requirements for South Af ricaCountries exempted from South African VisasNote:\;\nAll internatio nal delegates should please ensure that relevant supporting documents suc h invitation letter is made available at the point of entry (airports).Co mmittees and organisersInternational Scientific CommitteeAgata Czarnigows ka\, Lublin University of Technology\, Lublin\, PolandAlicja Gudanowska\, Bialystok University of Technology\, PolandAnna Olszewska\, Bialystok Un iversity of Technology\, PolandAntonios Panas\, National Technical Univer sity of Athens\, GreeceAyman H. Nassar\, German University in Cairo\, Egy ptBo Terje Kalsaas\, University of Agder at Grimstad\, NorwayDavid K H Ch ua\, National University of Singapore\, SingaporeDimitris Kantianis\, Pan teion University\, GreeceDmitry Ivanov\, Berlin School of Economics and L aw\, GermanyEhsan Saghatforoush\, University of the Witwatersrand\, South AfricaErnest Abbott\, National University of Singapore\, SingaporeErwin Pesch\, University of Siegen\, GermanyEwa Chodakowska\, Bialystok Univers ity of Technology\, PolandGeorgios N. Aretoulis\, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki\, GreeceHesham Ahmad\, Al Zaytoonah University of Jordan\, JordanHojjat Adeli\, Ohio State University\, USAHsiang-Hsi Huang\, Nation al Pingtung University of Science and Technology\, TaiwanHsi-Hsien Wei\, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University\, Hong KongJana Selih\, University o f Ljubljana\, SloveniaJoanicjusz Nazarko\, Bialystok University of Techno logy\, PolandJoanna Ejdys\, Bialystok University of Technology\, PolandJó zef Gawlik\, Kracow University of Technology\, PolandJohn-Paris Pantouvak is\, National Technical University of Athens\, GreeceJulia Siderska\, Bia lystok University of Technology\, PolandKassim Gidado\, University of Bri ghton\, UKKatarzyna Halicka\, Bialystok University of Technology\, Poland Katarzyna Kuzmicz\, Bialystok University of Technology\, PolandKriengsak Panuwatwanich\, Thammasat University\, ThailandLeonas Ustinovicius\, Viln ius Gediminas Technical University\, LithuaniaLukasz Nazarko\, Bialystok University of Technology\, PolandLuo Yangming\, Guangxi Communication Inv estment Group\, ChinaMelissa Teo\, Queensland University of Technology\, AustraliaMiroslaw J. Skibniewski\, University of Maryland\, College Park\ , USAMonty Sutrisna\, Curtin University\, AustraliaNicholas Chileshe\, Un iversity of South Australia\, AustraliaOleg Kaplinski\, Poznan University of Technology\, PolandPavlos Metallinos\, Greek Open University\, Greece Salman Azhar\, Auburn University\, USASherif Mohamed\, Griffith Universit y\, AustraliaSittimont Kanjanabootra\, University of Newcastle\, Australi aSubhi Bazlamit\, Al Zaytoonah University of Jordan\, JordanXiaobo Qu\, G riffith University\, AustraliaYiannis Nikolaidis\, University of Macedoni a\, GreeceYi-Jao Chen\, National University of Kaohsiung\, TaiwanZenonas Turskis\, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University\, LithuaniaOrganising Co mmitteeLeandra Jordaan\, Central University of Technology\, South AfricaM ariana Botes\, Nelson Mandela University\, South AfricaMichael Oladokun\, Central University of Technology\, South AfricaFidelis Emuze\, Central U niversity of Technology\, South AfricaOrganisersConference ChairsJohn Sma llwood\, Nelson Mandela University\, South AfricaFidelis Emuze\, Central University of Technology\, South AfricaScientific ChairsLukasz Nazarko\, Bialystok University of Technology\, PolandBo Terje Kalsaas\, University of Agder at Grimstad\, NorwayJohn-Paris Pantouvakis\, National Technical University of Athens\, GreeceOrganising ChairsFidelis Emuze\, Central Uni versity of Technology\, South AfricaChien-Ho Ko\, National Pingtung Unive rsity of Science and Technology\, TaiwanEPPM-Academy HeadMichael Oladokun \, Central University of Technology\, South AfricaEPPM-Industry MinisterP rofessor John Smallwood PhD (Constr Man) Pr CM FCIOB MACPM MESSA MICOH MI oSM MSAIOSH Head\, Department of Construction Management Programme Direct or\, MSc (Built Environment) Programme Summerstrand North Campus Nelson M andela UniversityPO Box 77000Port Elizabeth6031South AfricaTel.:\;  60\;  \; + 27 41 504 2790 / 551Fax.:\;  \;  \;+ 27 41 504 2345 / 574Mobile:\; + 27 83 659 2492E-mail:\; John.Smallwood@mandel a.ac.za \;EPPM-Association PresidentKriengsak Panuwatwanich\, Thammas at University\, ThailandContact usContact the relevant conference\, scien tific or organising chairs:\;Conference Chairs:\; John Smallwood | Fidelis EmuzeScientific Chairs:\; Lukasz Nazarko | Bo Terje Kalsaas | John-Paris PantouvakisOrganising Chairs:\; Fidelis Emuze | Chien-Ho Ko The ‘industry excursion’ has evolved into a sightseeing excursion due to realities such as personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when v isiting construction projects and manufacturing facilities. \;Given\, the details of the now ‘sightseeing’ excursion below\, please indicate w hether you wish to change your decision. \;Please e-mail Mariana if y ou wish to change your decision:\; \;mariana.botes@mandela.ac.za&# 160\;We are likely to depart the venue (GSB / BWL) at 08:\;30 for Sign al Hill for a ‘photo stop’ of the city from a part of Table Mountain. 0\;Then we will head to Camps Bay to Hout Bay for a stop\, and then via C hapmans Peak (scenic view of note) to a wine farm for a wine tasting (11& #58\;00 to 13:\;00)\, and thereafter lunch in Simonstown from 13:\; 30 to 14:\;30. \;After departing Simonstown\, we will visit Kalk B ay. We intend to return to the venue at approximately 16:\;15. \;T he Welcome function is at 18:\;00. DTEND:20181019T115600 DTSTAMP:20261025T075237Z DTSTART:20180924T153000 LOCATION:Cape Town\, South Africa SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The 9th International Conference on EPPM 2018 UID:7b2f99c3-527e-4ad5-a254-1140c4865112 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Your hosting ins titutions

The conference will be co-hosted by the Nelson Mandela Universi ty (NMU) and the  \;Central \;Uni versity of Technology\, Free State (CUT).

 \;

Why are we hosting the conference?

Solving current industrial problems requires cross-disciplinar y knowledge and approaches. The International Conference on Engineering\, Project\, and Production Management (EPPM) provides a platform for the d iscussion of innovative research and practice and creative cross-breeding of the multidisciplinary fields of engineering and management.

Who should attend?

Th is is the forum for researchers\, engineers\, managers\, students\, and p ractitioners to present and discuss current and emerging research issues\ , problems\, questions\, findings\, and new developments.

The confe rence hosts theoretical discussions\, data analysis\, case studies\, and industrial practices in form of research papers\, which provides a great opportunity for research and industrial networking.

What you should know about the EPPM-Conference
< p>See Opportunities for awards and publication< /a>

The conference comprises of three events\, i.e. EPPM-Industry\, EPPM-Conference\, and EPPM-Academy.

A field trip associated with E PPM is provided in the EPPM-Industry to stimulate dialogues between acade mic and practitioners\; Best Paper and Excellent Paper Awards are issued in the EPPM-Conference. High quality papers are recommended for publicati on in the EPPM-Journal\; EPPM-Academy provides a student-led platform for graduate students to improve their research and leaderships. Student Com petition Awards are issued to those students with outstanding academic pe rformance and leadership.

The 2018 (9th) International Conference o n Engineering\, Project\, and Production Management (EPPM2018) will be co -held on September 24-26\, 2018 in Cape Town\, South Africa by Nelson Man dela University and Central University of Technology.

The t hree EPPM focus areas

Industry \;One mission of EPPM-Industry is to connect academic and p ractitioners.The main idea is to bring industrial issues to stimulate aca demic solutions and vice versa help practitioners build up systematic app roaches.An industrial symposium is held after the trip.
ConferenceEPPM-Conference has been indexed in Web of Scien ce (ISI) and EBSCO since 2017. The conference provides a major internatio nal platform for the discussion of innovative research\, practice\, and c reative cross-breeding of the multidisciplinary fields of engineering\, p roject\, and production management.This is the forum for researchers\, en gineers\, managers\, students\, and practitioners to present and discuss current and emerging research issues\, problems\, questions\, findings\, and new developments.The conference hosts theoretical discussions\, data analysis\, case studies\, and industrial practices in form of research pa pers or workshops.See Opportunities for awards and publication. Conference proceedings are indexed in SCOPUS.See the Call for papers
AcademyEPPM-Acad emy provides a session for graduate students to present their research id eas. A panel of experts in engineering\, project\, and production managem ent helps graduate students improve their research.For those graduate stu dents who are interested in participating in this unique event should sub mit abstracts to EPPM2018 for admission through the online submission system.Draft and initial research reports addressing research ideas a re welcome. Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceeding s.Accepted papers are requested to present using posters.A student compet ition is embedded in the EPPM-Academy and winners are issued with Outstan ding Performance Awards.
Conference Details
  1. Themes
  2. Call for papers - the f inal call for abstracts released
  3. Opport unities for awards and publication
  4. Important dates
  5. Registration (fees\, and f orm)
  6. Venue
  7. Travel to South Africa
  8. Committees and orga nisers
  9. Contact us
Themes

The EPP M is interdisciplinary in nature\, considering all topics related to engi neering management\, project management\, production management\, and the ir integrations.

Themes include but are not limited to:\;

Call for papers

Abstracts

The EPPM2018 endeavours to share ideas on engineering management\ , project management\, and production management. This conference is inte rdisciplinary in nature\, considering all topics related to engineering m anagement\, project management\, production management\, and their integr ations.

See themes

Abstracts and papers for the EPPM2018 are submitted to and review ed on the online submission system.

  1. Users need to sign up in the system.
  2. Prepare your abstract(s) and full paper(s) according to Abstra ct Template (MS Word).
  3. The camera-ready < a href="https:\;//cms.cut.ac.za/Files/Froala/716b0298-c9d8-44e8-8d6b-1 1326fefefd6.doc">Paper Guidelines template (MS Word – 23/07/2018).
  4. Authors are requested to attach the TRANSFER OF COPYRIGHT form (PDF) when submitting full papers.< /li>
O pportunities for awards and publication

Best Paper Awards and Excellent Paper Awards are issued to outstanding papers presented at the conference.

High quality papers are recommended for publication in the Journal of Engineering\, Project\, and Production Management (EPP M-Journal). EPPM-Journal is indexed in DOAJ\, EBSCO\, and ProQuest.

Student Competition Awards are issued to students with outstandi ng academic performances and leadership in EPPM-Academy.

Important dates

N ote the extended dates for full paper submission\, acceptance notice\, ca mera ready paper upload and the early bird registration.

21 July 2018

Abstract Submission Due&# 58\;

15 April 2018

 \;Abstract Ac ceptance Notice:\;

22 April 2018< /td>

Ful l Paper Submission Due:\;

21 June 2018

 \;Full Paper Acceptance Notice:\;

Camera Ready Pape r Upload Due:\;

31 July 2 018

Early Bird Registration Due:\;

21 August 2018

Conference:\;

24 – 26 September 2018

Note:\; \;Papers for which no registration has b een received by 15 August 2018 will be withdrawn from the conference.

Registr ation
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EPPM Member


General Delegate
Early Bird

R6 325

R6 613

Standard

R6 613

R6 900

Student (Fu ll-time)

R4 625

R4 625

Accompanying person

R2 300

R2 300

Additional paper

R2 330

R2 330

Note:\;\n registration fees include EPPM-Industry\, EPPM-Conference\, and EPPM- Academy\, but exclude travelling and accommodation.

Do wnload and complete the Registration Form (PDF) then e-mail to ma riana.botes@mandela.ac.za and femuze@cut.ac.za

Paymen t

National payment:\; If you are withi n South Africa\, please use the NMU banking details.

Overseas/International payment:\; If you are outside the South African borders\, you must please pay via a draft reque st from your bank account.  \;You must also state that it must be tra nsferred in South African Rand (ZAR) and you will be responsible for the bank charges.