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The British Computer Society (BCS) is 50 years old,

On Thursday 22^nd May 2008, the South Wales Branch of the BCS

is celebrating this anniversary with an event which reflects on the

development of computing in Wales over the last 50 years. 

All welcome

 Date:  Thursday 22nd May 2008

Time:  7.00pm - 9.00pm (Doors open at 6.30pm for registration)

Venue:   Faraday Lecture Theatre, Swansea University, SA2 8PP

Guest speakers: Professor John V. Tucker, Noel Cox, Rod Delamare, Steve Williams

Noel Cox and Rod Delamare, who have made huge contributions to the BCS in South Wales and pioneered the development of computing in a variety of companies and public bodies locally, will reflect on some of the computing milestones of the last 50 years.Professor John V. Tucker will speak about the local history of computing, and with Dr Steve Williams (Library), the development of the Swansea University History of Computing Collection. This event provides an opportunity to learn aspects of the fascinating transformation of computing and the BCS over 50 years, and to meet old and new friends.To book please wither e-mail events@itwales.com or telephone Claire at the ITWales Swansea office on 01792 602702.