Industry & Technology Conference at IMTS 2010 Records Increased Attendance

The Industry & Technology Conference program at  IMTS 2010 was attended by almost 400 visitors, a 30% increase compared with IMTS 2008 conference sessions.  This year's program was developed by GIE Media and their industry experience was a major factor in their selection as the conference facilitator.

The three and a half day event was held in the McCormick Place West Building and featured more than 50 information-packed sessions.  Topic tracks for the conference included material engineering, machining technology, alternative manufacturing processes, metrology, and plant operations.  Sessions focused on short- and long-term solutions during the tough economic environment. 

Conference attendees had the option to purchase a full conference pass or an individual one-day pass.  Both types included admission to the show floor, breakfast and lunch buffet access each day.  Special discounts were available for college students and exhibitor personnel.

Industry Inspiration Day Program Opens IMTS 2010 October 14, 2010
Prior the conferences during IMTS, the opening day of IMTS 2010, September 13, featured the first ever Industry Inspiration Day keynote luncheon program. Over 300 people took part in the event which was held in the South Building, Grand Ballroom. Presenters included Doug Woods, President, AMT; Allen McArtor, Chairman and CEO, Airbus Americas; Rene van de Zande, President, ICEO, Emergo Group (Medical); Jim Tetreault, Vice President, North American Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company; and Denise Bode, President/CEO, American Wind Energy Association.

Each speaker highlighted the innovations in manufacturing that drive their sectors to new advances in technology and production. The 3-hour program concluded with a round table panel discussion. 

Industry Inspiration Day was a joint venture between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and GIE Media.

Both show exhibitors and Industry & Technology Conference participants were invited to attend the kick-off event for IMTS 2010.