Introducing the 2006 Siemens Automation Summit
Enhanced Customer, Prospect, and Partner Educational and Networking Event Slated for June in Las Vegas
ATLANTA, March 6, 2006 -- Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., announced today that its 2006 Users Conference, the Siemens Automation Summit, has expanded its scope to join multiple Siemens automation business units Distributed Control Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Discrete Automation and Production Machines into a comprehensive conference designed to bring Siemens unique integrated solutions to end users, prospects and partners. The new event, themed "Winning Together", affords a special opportunity for attendees to exchange information, network with their peers, attend educational seminars, and interact with partners and Siemens management. The 2006 Siemens Automation Summit will be held June 6-8, 2006 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.
The 2006 Siemens Automation Summit will feature presentations from industry experts and analysts, and "best practice" customer case histories, which detail the continuing benefits of Siemens products.
"The 2006 Siemens Automation Summit will provide attendees with excellent learning experiences, networking opportunities and technology innovations showcased through automation solutions that will enable our customers to better respond to issues affecting their business, and ultimately, their bottom line," said Aubert Martin, president and CEO, Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
To continue the tradition started eight years ago, attendees will be treated to an expanded Solutions Showcase, where live demonstrations of new products and technologies will be displayed.
The Showcase features interactive exhibits for Distributed Control, MES and Discrete product lines, staffed by Siemens experts. Product previews and recent advancements will be shared.
Registration and additional Summit details are available by visiting: sea.siemens.com/summit. To take advantage of discounted fees, attendees are encouraged to register by April 2006; "early bird" rates are now available. For more information on the 2006 Siemens Automation Summit, contact Linda Kratz at 215-646-7400, ext. 2601 or via e-mail at linda.kratz@siemens.com.
About Siemens
Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. is one of Siemens' operating companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga., Siemens Energy & Automation manufactures and markets one of the world's broadest ranges of electrical and electronic products, systems and services to industrial and construction market customers. Its technologies range from circuit protection and energy management systems to process control, industrial software and totally integrated automation solutions. The company also has expertise in systems integration, technical services and turnkey industrial systems. For more information: www.sea.siemens.com.
Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) is one of the largest global electronics and engineering companies with reported worldwide sales of $96 billion in fiscal 2005. Founded nearly 160 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control, Transportation, Information and Communications, Lighting, Building Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA has sales of $18.8 billion and employs 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Thirteen of Siemens' worldwide businesses are based in the United States. With its global headquarters in Munich, Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 460,000 people in 190 countries. For more information on Siemens in the United States: www.usa.siemens.com.
CONTACT: Michael Krampe
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michael.krampe@siemens.com
