Digital Detroit Conference 2002 Automotive Track Assembles Unrivalled Roster of Industry Executives; Programming Focuses on Design & Manufacturing.Business Editors & High Tech Writers BIRMINGHAM, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2002 Digital Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber today announced the final line-up of leading automotive executives that will headline "The Auto Industry - Taking the High (Tech) Road" track at Digital Detroit Conference 2002. The two-day conference, taking place on Oct. 8 & 9 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center The Renaissance Center, nicknamed the RenCen, is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in Detroit, Michigan, and the tallest building in Michigan since 1977. Located on the Detroit International Riverfront, the entire Renaissance Center complex is owned by General , will feature renowned automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. experts the morning of Oct. 9 as they explore the impact of both automotive design Automotive design is the profession involved in the development of motor vehicles or more specifically road vehicles. This most commonly refers to automobiles but also refers to motorcycles, trucks, buses, coaches, and vans. and manufacturing technologies on the industry. Kirk A. Gutmann, global product development information officer, General Motors, will kick off the track with the keynote presentation. John McElroy, automotive reporter, WWJ WWJ Walk with Jesus 950 Newsradio, will act as the track moderator. "The automotive industry's rise to greatness is one of history's ultimate realizations of the entrepreneurial spirit," said Sara Gozmanian, conference chair and President of Execution Partners. "Sensational technologies combined with keen business acumen have been the heart and soul of the business. This track will analyze how the modern pace of innovation has driven the adoption and implementation of key technologies, which have allowed the OEM's and suppliers to become more competitive on the world stage by reducing cycle time, decreasing costs and improving quality." The track's first session, "Designing Ahead of the Curve" will be moderated by Bill Hampton, editor, Autobeat Daily, and will feature the industry's most applauded automotive designers and product strategists: Kip Wasenko, director of General Motors Design Performance Division; John Phillips, director of advanced product development, Lear Corporation; and John Waraniak, executive director eSpeed new product strategy, Johnson Controls. This esteemed panel will discuss emerging design strategies and technologies; consider the impact they have on creating a strategic advantage in the market place; and explore the dynamics these technologies have brought to design process and how the automobile will be envisioned on the design board of the future. Complementing this session will be "The Technologies Driving Manufacturing," moderated by Doron Levin, Bloomberg Media. This panel discussion will be fueled by market experts Raj Khoshoo, vice president, business strategy & marketing, EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design Solutions; John Flavin flavin: see coenzyme. flavin Any of a class of organic compounds, pale yellow biological pigments that fluoresce green. They occur in compounds essential to life as coenzymes in metabolism. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Future Three Software; and Peter Schmitt, vice president, marketing & business development, DELMIA DELMIA Digital Enterprise Lean Manufacturing Interactive Application Corporation. While new technologies promise increased collaboration among suppliers; shorter product life cycles; improved quality; and cost savings, this panel will look at where the benefits are; how to best apply them; and the associated real return on investment. A one-day conference pass costs $100 for Digital Detroit and Chamber members and $125 for non-members; a two-day conference pass runs $175 for members and $200 for non-members. Tickets for an associated Digital Leaders Black-Tie Gala, held the evening of Oct. 8th at the new Detroit Science Center The Detroit Science Center is a science museum located in Midtown Detroit. It features many hands on exhibits and a IMAX Dome theater Founded in 1970 by local businessman Dexter Ferry it the center was originally housed in a storefront. , cost $75 for members and $100 for non-members. For a complete agenda, speaker bios and registration information, visit www.digitaldetroit.org. Those interested in attending the automotive track specifically, can click on https://www.detroitchamber.com/pages/events/contemp/2002_tech_ conference_register_auto.asp for a special automotive track rate. (Due to the length of this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. , it may be necessary to copy and paste To copy files from one location to another or to copy text and images from one document to another. All modern operating systems and applications have a copy and paste capability that is typically selected from an Edit menu. See cut and paste and Win Copy between windows. this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field.) About Digital Detroit A centerpiece in Michigan's high-tech climate, Digital Detroit is a non-profit technology association dedicated to educating, inspiring and providing networking opportunities for Michigan's high-tech and business community. Through events, print and broadcast news content, and an online forum, Digital Detroit connects professionals in the high-tech economy including those in automotive, marketing, technology and biotech as well as legislators, entrepreneurs and journalists. About the Detroit Regional Chamber With over 18,000 members, the Detroit Regional Chamber is the leading business organization in Southeast Michigan and the largest chamber of commerce in the country. The Chamber's mission - to power the economy for Southeast Michigan - is carried out through business attraction efforts, public policy advocacy, strategic partnerships and quality products and services for members. |
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