The
Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology
ORGANIZATION
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The
Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology
PACON International is a non-profit, tax-exempt, scientific organization dedicated to the sharing of scientific and technological information among the Pacific maritime nations. The organization was created following the successful accomplishment of two Biennial Pacific Congresses (PACON 84 and PACON 86, both in Honolulu). Each of the two conferences attracted more than 250 registrants from a dozen nations. Since then, PACON has expanded and become an organization of international repute. Due to several requests from PACON Chapters to hold congresses/symposia, the Board of Directors approved a 3-day Regional Symposium in the odd years between the biennial congress. The first Regional Symposium was convened in Beijing, China in 1993. To simplify the name of our congresses and regional symposia, every year the meetings will be known as an "Annual Conference." Since PACON has convened 12 congresses during the even years (PACON 84-PACON 2006) and 7 regional symposia during the odd years (PACON 93-PACON 2005), PACON 2007 is known as the "Twentieth Annual Conference." For dates and locations of conferences, please check "Conferences and Events."
PACON International is an organization of marine scientists, engineers, industrial organizations, and policy makers dedicated to sharing state-of-the-art marine science and technology and the appropriate applications of this technology. Our principle goal is to provide information to all participating nations to promote the environmentally sound utilization of ocean resources and to advance knowledge in the various disciplines. The organization provides an international forum for nations and islands of the Pacific to exchange information, ideas and technology.
PACON International is governed by a Board of Directors that reviews and approves the major work of the organization. Individual members of PACON International are generally members of national and regional marine societies within their countries helping to contribute to the knowledge and information base. Corporate and student memberships are available to marine, scientific and technical firms and others who are interested in supporting the goals of the organization.
Currently, there are fourteen (14) PACON Chapters that include Australia, California, China, East Coast (US), Europe, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Philippines, Russia, and Taiwan. PACON International annual conferences are convened in the countries of our current Chapters.
The role of marine science and technology in the economic development of Pacific Basin resources is of vital concern to engineers, scientists, planners, policy-makers, administrators, educators, and scholars. The conference facilitates the exchange of views and ideas between representatives of the Pacific Island nations and the large rim countries and thereby strengthens future information exchange and collaboration.
(Rev. 01-28-2008)