The Eighth Global Zoom CMA Program was held over 3 weekends in in March 2024. It was an immense success with 105 participants from 25 countries. It commenced at 1pm AEDT and finished at 9pm each day. The most participants were from Australia and New Zealand. There were those who tuned in from Canada at Midnight the day before; and from New Zealand who finished after midnight the day following! There were also participants from Europe, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Mauritius.
The presenters were Prof Janek Ratnatunga, Prof Brendan O’Connell and Dr. Chris D’Souza. Given the incredible logistics involved, it was a team-teaching effort on all the days. From the comments posted in the chat boxes; it was extremely well received. Special commendation must go to Mr. Sazzad Hassan, the Regional Director of Bangladesh, and Mr. Kumar Khatiwada the Regional Director of Nepal, for once again promoting the program.
