Session 1
Ghent connection
State Library of Western Australia
Welcome
14.30-15.00 PM, AWST
Registration
Coffee & tea
Join Ghent
15.00-15.30 PM, AWST
Making the online connecting Ghent & Perth
Keynote (live-streamed from Ghent)
15.30-16.30 PM, AWST
Rodney Harrison
Industrial heritage for just green transition
Break
16.30-17.00 PM, AWST
Coffee & tea
Talk (live-streamed from Ghent)
17.00-17.30 PM, AWST
Hannah O'Toole
Historic Working Machinery, from steam to cotton: our mission to retain skills and knowledge
Talk (live-streamed from Ghent)
17.30-18.00 PM, AWST
Pieter Gurdebeke
The rise and fall of the West-Flanders Steam Engine Asociation : historical overview and lessons
Dinner
18.00-21.00 PM, AWST
Perth informal dinner @PICA Bar
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Please note that the programme may be subject to minor changes over the coming months
TRAVEL & STAY
State Library of Western Australia
The State Library of Western Australia plays a key role in preserving the state’s cultural heritage and providing access to a vast range of resources. It offers a variety of services, including research support, educational programs, and community events, while also housing a comprehensive collection of books, archives, and digital resources. The State Library of Western Australia provides a welcoming and functional space for conferences, offering modern facilities in a central location.
The entrance to the Museum of Industry is located at Perth Cultural Centre, 25 Francis Street, Perth WA 6000.
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City of Perth Library
The City of Perth Library is a modern hub for knowledge, creativity, and community engagement. It offers a wide range of services, including access to books, digital resources, and educational programs, while hosting events that connect people and inspire learning. With its central location and welcoming environment, the library serves as a vibrant space for both individuals and groups to explore and grow.
The entrance to the Museum of Industry is located at 573 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000.
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