Welcome to the International Association of Operative Millers

"Once again history repeats" I am pleased and honored to announce that the 22nd Annual IAOM MEA Conference & Expo will be held from 2-5 October, 2011 for the second time after 11 years in Jordan, at the Dead Sea.

A well-travelled bridge between sea and desert, east and west, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrasts, from the Jordan Valley, fertile, ever changing, to the remote desert canyons, immense and still. Visitors can explore splendid desert castles, gaze in awe at the haunting wilderness of Wadi Rum, or bathe in the restful waters of the Dead Sea.

Jordan has grown into a modern nation which has enjoyed a remarkable measure of peace, stability and economic growth in recent decades. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which once captivated ancient travelers, continues to enthrall a whole new generation as a modern, vibrant nation.

We strive to offer you a diverse conference program, giving everyone the unique opportunity to listen to the industry's most esteemed and influential professionals. The first day of this years’ Conference will consist of the Technical and Educational Presentations. The What's New sessions, which are designed to address milling innovations, trends and challenges will be followed by The Trading session to discuss the grain and crop situation worldwide. The last day is fully dedicated to management issues such as Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Strategy and Human Resources.

The Expo facilities at the Dead Sea are fantastic in terms of Space and Layout with more than 2 000 sqm dedicated only to the Exhibtion making it logistically very convenient for all exhibitors and participants. All selected Conference hotels enjoy 4*-5* ratings and are located directly at the Dead Sea connected through a shuttle bus to the Convention Centre at the Dead Sea. The Conference & Expo is your link to the latest research and technological developments in the milling industry and helps you to get up face to face with the top professionals in our field.

The number of participants is limited for this years’ conference, therefore we advise all delegates and exhibitors to register as early as possible to secure their participation in this event. We do hope to meet regular and new participants as well as to strengthen contacts and relationships to our valuable industry partners from the Middle East and African Region.

I look forward to welcoming you to the Kingdom of Jordan.

Africa has captured our senses already in 2008 during the 19th Annual IAOM MEA Conference & Expo in Tanzania. The African essence, its rhythm and colors will await you once more, this time at the most southern tip of the continent.

Cape Town has advanced to a world class destination for events and offers great facilities for holding this conference. Nestled between the majestic Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town and the region offer superb scenery of astonishing natural beauty, cultural heritage or fascinating wildlife.

Apart from the stunning landscape, the 2010 Conference in Cape Town will offer you a diverse conference program, giving you a unique opportunity to listen to the industry's most esteemed and influential professionals. This years' educational and What's New sessions are designed to address milling innovations, trends and challenges but also to focus on management issues relating to the milling industry such as Human Resources, Environment, Finance, Energy Consumption, Branding etc.

The Conference & Expo is your link to the latest research and technological developments in the milling industry and helps you to get up face to face with the top professionals in our field.

The conference is limited to 500 participants this year, therefore we advise all delegates and exhibitors to register as early as possible to secure their participation in this event. We do hope to meet our regular participants as well as to strengthen contacts and relationships to our valuable industry partners from South Africa and the African Continent.