RIA Automate 2011 Conference to take place March 21-24 in Chicago.
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Automate 2011 will feature 160 companies that will demonstrate new automation technologies and systems. Event will feature Tom Ridge, first Secretary of Homeland Security, as keynote speaker, who will address security and its business, political, and economic benefits. Keynote address featuring General Motors and NASA will cover space robotics while presentation by Drew Greenblatt will discuss automation and job growth. Event will also include IFR CEO Round Table and networking dinner.
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Press Invitation for Automate 2011, March 21-24, 2011 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Automate features some 160 companies that will demonstrate state-of-the-art automation technologies and systems. You'll have access to global automation leaders who can provide story ideas and contacts throughout the year. Some highlights you won't want to miss:
Monday, March 21 - 8:45 am - 9:45 am - Tom Ridge, First Secretary of Homeland Security and Distinguished Statesman (Keynote)
Fortune Favors the Brave: The Net Gain of Supply Chain Security in a Risk-Based World
The inextricable link between security and prosperity in a progressively interdependent world has generated enormous business, political and economic benefits but also consequent challenges. Terrorism, natural disasters, criminal acts, vendor issues, accidents and geopolitical influences can have debilitating effects on economies and thus have put issues such as supply chain security, cross-border collaborations and security investment at the forefront of every proactive business and government agenda. Secretary Ridge will share his views of today's risk-centric environment and how to minimize those risks in favor of greater resiliency and security across the globe.
Tuesday, March 22 - 8:45 am - 9:45 am - General Motors and NASA (Keynote)
The Development of Robonaut 2 (R2) - A Story of Government-Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer
General Motors and NASA partnered to develop Robonaut 2 (R2), the latest generation of the robonaut astronaut helpers. It is expected to be the first humanoid robot in space. NASA and GM have a long, rich history of partnering on key technologies dating back to the 1960s. GM also played a vital role in the development of the NASA Lunar Rover Vehicle, the first vehicle to be used on the moon. This latest collaboration to design and develop R2 broke new ground both technically and programmatically, and is a true success story of Government - Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer.
Tuesday, March 22 - 10:00 am - Cost Justifying Automation
Marlin Steel Wire's President, Drew Greenblatt, speaks in this session - "Grow Great Jobs and Profits with More Automation" is his message on how to lift the USA out of its recession more quickly. Greenblatt's speech is an in-depth, first-hand example of automation's role in the pursuit of profits and jobs creation in U.S. manufacturing. His message is that employees in highly automated factories are paid more and have a more secure future with better benefits, a safer workplace and jobs that are more interesting
Tuesday, March 22 - 11:00 am - IFR CEO Round Table
Ã…ke Lindqvist (IFR President), Stu Sheperd, (President, KUKA Robotics Corporation), Dr. Michael Wenzel (CEO, Reis Robotics), John Dulchinos (CEO, Adept Technology) and Mr. Masahiro Ogawa (CEO, Yaskawa America) are among the global leaders who will discuss future trends in robotics at this special press event.
Wednesday, March 22 - 7:00 pm - Automate Networking Dinner & Blues Bash - Buddy Guy's Legends
This fun, networking party will be held at the famous Chicago blues club, Buddy Guy's Legends. A complimentary ticket to the party will be provided with your press credentials ($35 value) and includes dinner, drinks and a live blues band.
Monday, March 21 - Thursday, March 24 - Automate Conference - McCormick Place
The Automate Conference offers a multitude of exciting topics - your press credentials (granted to working press in editorial roles) get you into ANY of the conference sessions ($895 value). No recording allowed.
Register for your press badge ASAP - the badge will be waiting for you to pick up at the show. Non-editorial press members may register for a free show badge at www.automate2011.com.
If you would like to pre-arrange interviews with industry leaders, please contact me.
For more information about the show, please visit the show website www.automate2011.com. Feel free to contact me with any questions!
Kathleen Straight
AUTOMATE 2011
brought to you by:
Robotic Industries Association (RIA)
Automated Imaging Association (AIA)
Motion Control Association (MCA)
+1 (734) 994-6088
kstraight@robotics.org
