40th GIDEP Workshop and Information Sharing Conference.

The Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) in conjunction with the GIDEP Industry Advisory Group (IAG) is pleased to announce its 40th Workshop and Information Sharing Conference to be held at the Sheraton Society Hill in Philadelphia, Pa., May 18-20 2004. The theme for the conference is "Networking for Solutions."

The Workshop provides an excellent opportunity for learning what GIDEP has to offer, how to derive benefits from using the program, and networking with members of the GIDEP community. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings will focus on government and industry "scenario-based" presentations respectively. During Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, a mini version of the GIDEP annual Clinic will be offered. Thursday the 20th will be dedicated to diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS) topics.

Speakers include: Dr. Michael A. Greenfield, associate deputy administrator for technical programs, NASA Head-quarters; Dr. Michael Stamatelatos, director, safety and assurance requirements division, Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, NASA Headquarters; Rick L. Malone, vice president, mission success, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Space and Strategic Systems; John Becker, staff specialist, assistant deputy under secretary of defense for supply chain integration.

For complete information and online registration visit the GIDEP Web site at <http://www.gidep.org>. To contact the GIDEP operations center call 909-273-4677.