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2008 International Goan Convention Programme.

2008 CONVENTION SCHEDULE:

  1. Workshops - Wed Jul 23rd, Thurs Jul 24th and Fri Jul 25th.
  2. Panel Discussions and Presentations - Thurs Jul 24th and Fri Jul 25th
  3. Evening Entertainment -
    Thurs July 24th - "Goan Idol" Finals & "International Mando Festival"
    Fri Jul 25th - Super Hit Tiatro
    Saturday, July 26th - Convention Ball
  4. Weekend Events -

International Convention Beauty Queen - Saturday, July 26th (at the Ball).
International Mando Competition - Thursday, July 24th (UTM Mississauga).

Other events: Golf tournament, Monday July 21st, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Daily Programs

Wednesday Jul 23rd
Item/Event: Workshops only - must be preregistered
Location: UTM

8:00 am - 10:00 am: Registration and coffee
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Workshop
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: LUNCH
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm: Workshop
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm: BREAK
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Workshop
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Leisure time for delegates
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome reception for delegates: Wine and Cheese with a Keynote Speaker

2008 CONVENTION SCHEDULE (continued...):

Thursday Jul 24th
Item/Event: Workshops and Presentations; concurrent with each other (delegates must choose what they wish to attend)
Location: UTM

8:00 am - 9:00 am Coffee

Workshops Sessions (9:00 am - 3:15 pm)

9:00 am - 10:15 am Workshop
10:15 am - 10:30 am BREAK
10:30 am - 11:45 am Workshop
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm LUNCH (with keynote speaker)
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Workshop

 

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Some of the celebrated Goans who will be addressing the 2008 Goan Convention:


GNAT President's Message:
We've got a world-class team! You'll get a world-class event. Welcome!


GNAT President: Francis Rodrigues

Convention Director's Message:
On behalf of the 2008 Convention Committee, welcome to the beautiful city of Toronto. Our GIANT theme: 'Goan Identity And Networking Today.'


Convention Director: Dr. Kevin Saldanha

Event Coordinator's Message:
We've assembled the finest group of international celebrities, to give you an unforgettable event. Welcome!


Event Coordinator: Lisette Saldanha

Ben Antao Marinella Proença Cecil Pinto Cornel Dacosta Victor Rangel-Ribeiro Ethel Da Costa Fred Noronha Walter Tavares Silviano Barbosa Tony Fernandes Wendell Rodricks Bosco D'Mello Helga R. Gomes George Pinto Roland Francis Ruth De Souza Mervyn Lobo Rene Barreto Filomena Giese Rajan Parrikar Alex Fernandes John J. D'Souza Zulema De Souza Herman Carneiro Tony D'Souza Troy De Souza Dean D'Cruz Victor Martins Jr. Menezes Joaquim Goes