High-tech gateway: the 2002 Digital Detroit Conference is a great opportunity for your business.Regardless of the business you're in, Digital Detroit Conference 2002 is an event you can't afford to miss. In fact, it's fast becoming the event of the year for issues relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc technology and business. More than 1,000 people are expected to gather Oct. 8-9 in the Columbus Ballroom 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 for Southeast Michigan's premier business and technology conference to learn, network and connect with the region's leading entrepreneurs and high-tech business leaders. Presented by Digital Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber, the two-day conference features an impressive array of both local and national speakers discussing such topics as mapping Michigan's high-tech future, technology in the 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. , innovative marketing and media technologies, entrepreneurship and the role of venture capital, as well as the future of the region's growing life-sciences and biotechnology industries. "In this dynamic and challenging time in business, networking with peers and hearing from industry thought leaders are more important than ever," says Jeffrey Sloan, Digital Detroit's co-founder and co-chairman. "The Digital Detroit Conference is an opportunity to sharpen your knowledge and to meet strategic partners who can enhance your business." Now in its third year, this year's event also offers an expanded exhibit area with nearly 30 exhibitors and unparalleled opportunities to network and socialize so·cial·ize v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es v.tr. 1. To place under government or group ownership or control. 2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable. with business decision-makers from the technology, automotive, finance, biotech, professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. and academic sectors. Back by popular demand is "Michigan Business Leaders: A View from the Top," moderated once again by NewsTalk WJR-AM 760 personality Paul W. Smith Paul W. Smith is the morning drive-time host at Detroit, Michigan's WJR radio. As a clear channel on 760AM, WJR's broadcast can be heard throughout the Midwest and Smith's program is known throughout the region. . "Paul W." will also broadcast his morning show live from the conference on Oct. 8. The Digital Detroit Conference offers all of this--and more--at a price that's hard to beat. It's just $100 for a one-day pass and $175 for a two-day pass for Detroit Regional Chamber and Digital Detroit members ($125 and $200, respectively, for nonmembers), and there's a 20-percent discount for companies purchasing 10 or more tickets. And that's not all. Plan to attend the Digital Leaders Gala 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. the evening of Oct. 8. This is a black-tie "strolling supper" featuring live music, networking and the new "Digi" awards which will honor those individuals and companies which have made significant contributions to the region's growth. Admission is $75 for Detroit Regional Chamber and Digital Detroit members and $100 for non-members. (You can attend the gala even if you don't Even If You Don't is a single released by the band Ween in 2000 on Mushroom Records. Formats Enhanced CD single Includes the quicktime video of "Even If You Don't" directed by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of "South Park". attend the conference.) Promoting a collaborative technology agenda for Southeast Michigan Southeast Michigan, also called Southeastern Michigan, is a region in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan that is home to a majority of the state's businesses and industries, and is home to slightly over half the state's population. is a pivotal goal for both the Detroit Regional Chamber and Digital Detroit. Powerhouse events like the Digital Detroit Conference play an important role in keeping the Detroit Region's technology community firmly on the "Digital Drive," the new brand name for our high-tech hub. (See page 16 for a Digital Drive update.) Even if you're not a techie A technical person. See hacker and programmer. , this is a tremendous opportunity to learn how technology will affect your business and to get acquainted with the latest high-tech products coming on the market while meeting new buyers, developing new clients and gaining access to more markets in the Detroit Region. Digital Detroit Conference 2002 When: Oct 8-9 Where: Columbus Ballroom, Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Who should attend: Anyone interested n the development of Michigan's high-tech and entrepreneurial community. What to expect: A world-class gathering of business and high-tech leaders Presented by: Digital Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber To register: www.detroitchamber.com. For more information: www.digitaldetroit.org or (248) 644-4183 Partial list of speakers and panelists Christopher Cameron, COO and partner, Sloan Ventures/CEO, Digital Detroit Kirk Gutmann, Global Product Development information officer, General Motors Corp. Frank Hennessey, chairman, Hennessey Enterprises Inc. Denise Ilitch, president, Ilitch Holdings Inc. Rick Inatome, chairman, Mentor Capital Partners LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Kwame Kitpatrick, mayor, city of Detroit Jeffrey Sloan, 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. and managing director, Sloan Ventures/co-chairman and co-founder, Digital Detroit Richard Sloan, managing director, Sloan Ventures/co-chairman and co-founder, Digital Detroit Richard Snyder Richard D. Snyder (born c1959) is the current Chairman and Interim CEO of Gateway. He has been a director at the company since 1991 and has served the position of Chairman since 2000. He is also CEO of Ardesta a company specializing in small technology products. Mr. , CEO and founder, Ardesta LLC David Sowerby, chief market analyst, Loomis Sayles & Co. Samuel Valenti III, founder and CEO, Valenti Capital Schedule at a glance Tuesday, Oct. 8 Track 1: High-Tech or Hiatus--Mapping Michigan's High-Tech Future Track 2: Entrepreneurship--The Fundamentals of Success Wednesday, Oct. 9 Track 1: The Auto Industry--Taking the High (Tech) Road Track 2: The Changing World of Marketing and Media For a complete schedule of events, visit www.detroitchamber.com. Christian Moskal is manager of Technology Services at the Detroit Regional Chamber. |
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