For questions on the poster session and NetCenter Café displays, please contact:
Richard Couch rlcouch@purdue.edu
For all other information, please contact:
Ms. Leza Dellinger
Administrative Assistant
Potter Engineering Center, Room 326
500 Central Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2022
Phone: 765-494-1279
Fax: 765-494-1621
E-mail: cam@purdue.edu
Purdue University 's Center for Advanced Manufacturing invites you to attend the fifth annual Advancing Manufacturing summit which will be held on Purdue's West Lafayette campus on Tuesday May 23, 2006. The theme for this year's summit is “ The Future of Midwest Manufacturing.” The Summit is free of charge and is open to all interested individuals.
National, state, and local leaders will provide their unique insights on the future of Midwest manufacturing including the challenges and opportunities as well as the requirements needed to succeed in this crucial economic segment. The morning session will feature addresses by noted national and state manufacturing leaders:
The Summit will also provide attendees to choose among the following parallel session topics:
Healthcare: Healthcare's Role in Manufacturing Public Perception : Manufacturing Image and Awareness Legislation : Foundations for Manufacturing Success Education : Cornerstone of Advanced Manufacturing Globalization : Thriving in the Global Economy Innovation : Looking at Tomorrow's Ideas Today
At NetCenter Café , attendees will also have ample opportunity to see emerging technologies and innovations being developed in regional universities, develop new collaborations with fellow attendees, or simply stop by for some refreshments between sessions.
