Harbour Tour

Tuesday, 14 July 2009


On the evening of 14 July, a tour to the Victoria Harbour was specially arranged to allow the delegates to go aboard the Star Ferry of which the origin can be traced back to 1880.  The Star Ferry's ferry crossings at Victoria Harbour are acclaimed as an important part of the commuter system between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, and essential journeys for visitors. The National Geographic Traveler named the ferry crossing as one of 50 places of a lifetime. 


 

Social Programme

 

Conference Reception

Monday, 13 July 2009


A conference reception was held on 13 July 2009 at a function room with the stunning panoramic evening view and skyline as a soft welcome to the delegates. 

 
 
 

Conference Dinner

Wednesday, 15 July 2009


At the conference dinner on 15 July 2009, the 6 winners of the IEEE Student Paper Award Competition received their awards from Prof. Kin Chiang, the Technical Programme Committee Chair, and Dr Hideo Kuwahara, the Co-Chair of the International Advisory Committee of OECC.  A highlight of the dinner was a Chinese orchestra performance which made the event enjoyable to the guests in addition to the superb dining and cuisine.