Friday, May 9, 2008  --  7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Philips Healthcare
3000 Minuteman Boulevard, Andover, MA
 *SOLD OUT*

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Learn the latest global developments from AeA, the only association lobbying on IT environment issues at state, federal and international levels.
 

Information/Who Should Attend II Speakers II Agenda || Sponsors  II Registration & Location

Learn the latest global developments from AeA, the only association lobbying on IT environment issues at state, federal and international issues.  Hear the latest analysis from the leading legal WEEE/RoHS source, Allen & Overy, LLP and receive European Environment Updates directly from Steve Andrews, UK Department of Trade and Industry (a leading government official).  Additionally, hear from industry peers about how technology companies are complying with these laws, get your questions answered and network with your industry peers.

You will learn: 

• How to comply with global regulations requiring manufacturers to finance the recycling and disposal of electronics waste (WEEE Directive) and restrict use of six Hazardous materials (RoHS Directive). 
• How to ensure your products are not rejected at the border of an important overseas market for your products
• About state environmental legislation and what this means for the high-tech industry
• How REACH (an EU regulation governing the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) may apply to your company
• How EuP may impact your company
• How companies are focusing on sustainability, eco-design and energy efficiency 
• Some “quick start” tips for companies looking to assess their ability to “go green.” 
• Best practices from your peers.

Who Should Attend
This program is designed to enable managers, compliance executives, legal departments and environmental and facilities professionals to better understand and comply with global environmental laws and regulations.

		Photos left:  Conference attendees learn about AeA's work on EU and China RoHS at our 2006 and 2007 environmental compliance conferences, respectively.
		Highly recommended for all companies who sell or have customers that sell into foreign markets, we strongly encourage participants to bring business and channel partners with you, since working together on these new requirements is essential to your company's success.

• Steve Andrews, UK Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, (formerly the Department for Trade and Industry)
• Chris Smith, UK RoHS Enforcement Authority (NWML)
• Holly Evans, President, Strategic Counsel, LLC, AeA Consultant
• Felise Cooper, Associate, U.S. Environmental & Regulatory Law Group, Allen & Overy
• Michaela Muranova, Director for International Environment and Trade Policy, AeA
• Kristine Kalaijian, Senior Manager, Sustainability, Philips Healthcare
• Krista Botsford, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Botsford EcoTech Partners (formerly 5-Trees)
• Tara O'Donnell, Esq., Donoghue, Barrett & Signal, PC, AeA Lobbyist

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact  Anne Doherty Johnson, Executive Director, AeA New England Council.
 

Continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials included.
* IMPORTANT NOTES:   
1.) Advance registration is required -- registration closes on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Sorry no refunds for cancellations can be accepted after May 7; substitute attendees allowed with advance notice.

2.)  For security reasons and in keeping with company policy, Philips has requested that foreign nationals identify themselves in advance when registering in order to gain admittance to their facility. If you are a foreign national, please indicate your origin and planned length of stay in the United States and email this to NECouncil@aeanet.org when you register for this event. Foreign nationals are asked to bring photo identification and proof of residency to be shown at the security desk.
     Foreign National: Yes [ ] No [ ]
     Country of Citizenship: ________________________________
     Planned length of stay in the U.S.: ______________________
If you have questions, please contact AeA's Anne Doherty Johnson,  781.938.1925, x105.

Location
Philips Healthcare, 3000 Minuteman Boulevard, Andover, MA*
 

DIRECTIONS

From Boston and Points South

Take Route 93 North out of Boston. Take exit 45 at River Road in Andover (this will be approx. 22 miles from downtown Boston, just beyond the junction with Route 495.) At the end of the ramp, bear right onto River Road and go back over Route 93. Go through 2 sets of lights and take a right onto Minuteman Road. Follow straight to unattended Guard Shack. Turn right and follow campus signs for Main Lobby, Building 4. Enter via Main Lobby, check in at registration desk and ask for AeA conference.

From North

Take Route 93 South to exit 45. Take exit 45 at River Road in Andover. At the end of the ramp, bear left onto River Road. Go through 1 set of lights and take a right onto Minuteman Road. Follow straight to unattended Guard Shack. Turn right and follow campus signs for Main Lobby, Building 4. Enter via Main Lobby, check in at registration desk and ask for AeA conference.

From West

From either Route 2 or Mass Pike, take Route 495 north. At the junction of Route 495 and Route 93, take 93 north. Take exit 45 at River Road in Andover. At the end of the ramp, bear right onto River Road. and go back over Route 93. Go through 2 sets of lights and take a right onto Minuteman Road. Follow straight to unattended Guard Shack. Turn right and follow campus signs for Main Lobby, Building 4. Enter via Main Lobby, check in at registration desk and ask for AeA conference.

Anne Doherty Johnson
Executive Director
AeA New England Council
444 Washington Street -- Suite 405
Woburn, MA 01801-1072
Phone: 781.938.1925  x105
Fax:  781.938.0091

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