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May 9, 2008 Minneapolis, MN |
Thomas Friedman to Speak at Educational Forum Thomas Friedman New York Times columnist and author will speak on Friday May 9 2008. MHTA along with WCCO The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and BestPrep are organizing this exciting event. Friedman will discuss his novel The World Is Flat and the impacts of globalization on environmental social and political facets on the world. The forum runs from 11am - 2pm with a luncheon included along with the program. This is one event you do not want to miss!
View detail on this event here.
Tables an sponsorships are still available for this event! Contact Taylor Pettis at MHTA for more details - 952-230-4560. |
May 9, 2008 Fremont, CA |
AeA East Bay CEO Roundtable

We will use this session as an opportunity for us to speak executive to
executive on current challenges and issues which you are facing within your
organization. Simply stated, "What issues keep you up at night?" The opportunity
to "bounce" problems and ideas off of other executives, who very well may have
faced and solved a similar challenge, is invaluable. Join our discussion and
networking session for key insights to your own career path. |
May 9, 2008 Washington, DC |
AeA Lunch Briefing: Latest Hi-Tech Jobs & Wages
AeA (American Electronics Association), the nation's largest high-tech trade association has released its yearly report on tech jobs and wages, Cyberstates 2008.
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 PM (Lunch will be served)
Who: Legislative Staff and Press Secretaries
This state-by-state analysis includes:
High-tech employment and average wages
Venture capital investments
High-tech businesses
High-tech payroll
Ranking of the states
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May 9, 2008 Andover, MA |
Environment Compliance for High Tech: RoHS, WEEE, REACH, EuP Join us again this year for our annual International Environment Compliance Conference focused on the latest developments in global environmental compliance requirements for high tech companies. Content includes updates on RoHS, WEEE, REACH, EuP, Sustainability and Design for Environment. This is your chance to meet with experts and peers to explore best practices and discuss how your company is addressing these issues. Advance registration required.
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May 13, 2008 Santa Clara, CA |
2008 Update: High-Tech & Global Environmental Compliance Learn the latest global environment developments on RoHS, WEEE, Energy Efficiency, and more from AeA, the only association lobbying on IT environment issues at the state, federal and international levels. 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 best practices from industry peers about how technology companies are complying with these laws, get your questions answered and network with your industry peers. |
May 14, 2008 San Diego, CA |
Environmental Sustainability from an Operations Perspective  Environmental Sustainability from an Operations Perspective: Your Risks, Responsibilities, and Rewards
Learn how operations management at technology companies can help their companies fulfill customers' and regulators' increasing demands for smaller-carbon-footprint operations and products. See how your peers at other companies have done so, and receive nuts-and-bolts recommendations for doing so at your company.
Presenter: Pamela Gordon, Founder, Technology Forecasters
You will have an opportunity to purchase Pam's book Lean and Green: Profit for Your Workplace and the Environment for $20 each (a 20% discount) & Pam will donate $5 from each purchase to the local AeA chapter.
AeA member attendance at this Roundtable is complimentary due to the generosity of Outsource Manufacturing. For more info visit www.outsourcemfg.com
Registration - 7AM |
May 14, 2008 Redmond, WA |
Spring Fling Professional Networking
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May 15, 2008 San Diego, CA |
Product Development Roundtable: Positioning Workshop
Positioning Workshop: How to Avoid Turning Great Ideas into Square Pegs for Round HolesTHIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
In February, Susan Wayo presented an overview of key positioning problems and how to avoid them. This follow up session will be offered as a mini workshop. If you have product positioning questions bring them to the workshop to gain insight, using some key tools/templates that will help address and resolve your questions. Through this process you will be able to learn how to take a customer focused perspective to develop a powerful positioning strategy.
If your product is launched, and it is failing to meet your expectations, come to this workshop to determine what options you may have to reposition the product.
Speaker: Susan Wayo, Revenue Strategist & Principal, the Gendreau Group
Registration: 7:30AM |
May 15, 2008 Dallas, TX |
TX CEO Roundtable
 The CEO Roundtable is a monthly meeting for DFW based AeA member company CEOs to discuss their most pressing business issues while offering and/or seeking the advice of their peers. Each participant is required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and the Forum is professionally moderated.
*CEOs only*
*AeA members only*
If you are interested in joining the CEO Roundtable please contact Tiffany Sefton Programs and Events Manager at (972) 386-6540 or tiffany_sefton@aeanet.org. |
May 15, 2008 Lombard, IL |
CFO Committee Meeting AeA's Midwest CFO Committee is an exclusive forum for AeA member Chief Financial Officers to network address issues of interest & concern to finance professionals and to help AeA develop relevant speakers and topics for our Midwest Executive Forums held throughout the year.
Capital Grille
87 Yorktown Center
Lombard IL
11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
May 16, 2008 Kirkland, WA |
WA Executive Committee Meeting 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
May 16, 2008 Lynnwood, WA |
WA Board Operations Committee Meeting Time:10:30 am - 11:30 am |
May 19, 2008 Saratoga, NY |
CIRCA 08 Conference Join global nanoelectronics and technology industry leaders by attending or sponsoring CIRCA 08, the second annual industry-leading conference on the convergence of international research and commercialization. The conference will be held May 19-21, at the Gideon Putnam Hotel and Resort in Saratoga Springs, New York, and at the College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering's state-of-the-art, $3 billion Albany NanoTech Complex.
Last year's inaugural two-day CIRCA 07 conference -- also co-hosted by AeA and the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering -- was a tremendous success with nearly 175 attendees and 30 speakers.
CIRCA 08 once again promises an outstanding lineup of speakers, special events, and networking opportunities that should not be missed. Download the preliminary agenda for details.
For more information on the conference or registration, contact Michelle Scott at 518.273.3407. |
May 20, 2008 Irvine, CA |
OC Meet The Media AeA OC Meet The Media Mixer is a valuable event for marketing and public relations professionals or tech executives who do not have PR resources. There will be a panel of four distinguished Orange County media professionals discussing how to get your news published and/or broadcasted. Topics to be discussed at the panel will include: What goes into creating a successful public relations campaign and what makes for effective relationships with the press. These and others will be answered during this event.Scheduled panelists include: Linda Melone, OC Metro Business Colin Stewart, The Orange County Register Sara Tolkoff, Orange County Business Journal Cara Good, chief executive officer, WunderMarxPR Inc. will moderate the panel discussion. |
May 20, 2008 Addison, TX |
TX CFO Forum
 AeA delivers six topical breakfast programs per year packed with the tools and information CFOs need to be more competitive and effective in their jobs. We bring in leading experts from all over the world to address DFW-based AeA CFOs.
AeA CFO Forum Attendance Policy Attendance at AeA CFO Forums is limited to CEO, CFO, COO and SVPs of technology companies. Only those service providers sponsoring the series may send representatives. |
May 20, 2008 Redmond, WA |
Sales Leadership Roundtable: May
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May 20, 2008 Portland, OR |
BOD Education Event
Best Practices for Boards in Executive Compensation
The landscape for corporate governance continues to evolve and the Board's role in setting executive compensation is no exception. Learn from experienced Board members, Kirby Dyess and Kay Stepp, as they discuss best practices, concerns and lessons learned in emerging governance issues surrounding executive compensation. Danielle Benderly, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP, will moderate this discussion.

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May 20, 2008 Various Locations, WA |
Small Business Roundtable Series Business owners and business managers are invited to attend FREE roundtable meetings to discuss solutions to the challenges facing small businesses in Washington. This is your chance to give input on keeping Washington "Open for Business". Your comments will be heard by agency leadership and business advocates, shared with the Governor and priorities will be recommended for action. They want to hear what works and what doesn't.Hosted by: Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance Washington State Department of Revenue Department of Labor and Industries Employment Security Department Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises Dates & Locations: Longview - May 20 Bremerton - May 22 Everett - May 28 Wenatchee - May 29 Space is limited. Register Early: www.ora.wa.gov/roundtables/default.asp |
May 21, 2008 Lynnwood, WA |
WA Membership Committee Meeting Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
May 21, 2008 Seattle, WA |
Product Management Intensive Presented by Pivotal Product Management
Learn and apply the seven Product Management best practices in this two-day workshop, and be ready to use them immediately on the job. Designed for Product Managers in any industry who need to get successful products to market faster, while ensuring that their products meet real customer needs, deliver lasting competitive advantage, and realize revenue and profits sooner. A toolkit of best practice templates and a follow-up coaching session is included.
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May 21, 2008 Sacramento, CA |
CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting  Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
May 21, 2008 Chicago, IL |
Go Green! AeA Midwest Council Green Technologies Program AeA’s Midwest Council Green Technologies: GO GREEN! is a comprehensive program to help you learn best practices, laws & regulations that may affect your company, implement cost savings while greening your company, and how you can make a difference by positively affecting the environment.Please Note: Due to limited space, technology company registrants will be given priority seating at this program. |
May 22, 2008 Eden Prairie, MN |
CEO Briefing with Tom Stinson, Minnesota State Economist Is the nation in a recession? What are the indicators for Minnesota's economic health? These questions and more will be addressed by Tom Stinson the long-time state economist.
Sponsorships are still available for this event. Contact Jennifer Schmeichel at 952-230-4553 or jschmeichel@mhta.org
TIME: 7:30 am registration and networking; 8-9:00 am program
WHERE: ADC Auditorium 13625 Technology Drive Eden Prairie MN
COST: $25 for MHTA members; $50 for Non-MHTA members
REGISTER: To register for this event please email events@mhta.org
MEDIA SPONSOR: The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal |
May 22, 2008 Dallas, TX |
AeA Hi-Tech Roundup Join us for the second annual AeA Hi-Tech Roundup a special happy hour that will give you an opportunity to mix and mingle with folks from Texas technology companies as well as the industry's service providers. The saloon will be open from quittin' time 'til dusk. |
May 22, 2008 San Diego, CA |
Marketing & Sales Roundtable: The Humble Telephone
The Humble Telephone: A Powerful Lead Generation Tool
"Planning, Making and Winning Appointments, Leads, Sales, and Business Development Progress Using The Telephone"
Whether you are marketing and selling direct or indirect, you will gain insights into one of the most effective ways to introduce complex products and services directly to a large number of high-level decision makers. Done correctly, phone-based sales and business development efforts can produce a steady stream of qualified sales opportunities. Done poorly, it is a costly and ineffective use of your time and marketing dollars.
Tonnia Strand, seasoned marketing veteran, shares tactical actions for phone-based lead generation and appointment setting. Join us for this powerful event on lead generation using the phone and walk away with proven techniques that you can put to use on your very next call!
Registration - 7AM |
May 23, 2008 Seattle, WA |
AIPMM CPM/CPMM Certification Review & Exam Presented by Pivotal Product Management
This credential is increasingly sought after by employers looking for proven experience in Product Management candidates. By demonstrating your competency through internationally-recognized AIPMM certification, Certified Product Managers (CPMs) and Certified Product Marketing Managers (CPMMs) can differentiate themselves in the marketplace. The CPM/CPMM certification exam focuses on strategies and skills considered to be the most critical across industries. The half-day review session is highly recommended for those taking the Certification Exam. It provides four hours' review of key concepts covered in the Certification exam, to provide a "level-set" on terms and methodologies. |
May 27, 2008 Via Telephone Conference, MA |
AeA New England Council Government Affairs Committee Meeting The New England Council of AeA holds its monthly Government Affairs Committee Meeting by telephone conference call. All AeA members are welcome to attend. Meeting will be held from 12-1 PM EST; 9-10AM PST. For call-in information contact Anne Doherty Johnson Executive Director. |
May 27, 2008 Orlando, FL |
2008 SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference in Florida In partnership with NASA the Florida SBDC Network and the Florida Small Business Development Foundation Inc. will co-host the 2008 SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the SBIR Program and 50 Years of NASA Space Exploration. AeA members will receive a discounted rate of $300 to attend the program during the early-bird registration period which ends on April 18. |
May 28, 2008 Portland, OR |
OR Technology and IP Networking Event
Engineering Abroad: Experiences and Learning about Why, When and How
Are you trying to make your outsourced or offshore development more successful? Struggling with whether to do it at all? Listen to industry professionals who have hard-won experience and stories to share on this topic. The panel will discuss the chief pitfalls and success stories (or lessons learned) as well as what led them to the decision to outsource offshore in the first place.
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May 29, 2008 Via Telephone Conference Call, NJ |
NJ-PA Government Affairs Committee The New Jersey-Pennsylvania
Council of AeA holds its monthly Government Affairs Committee Meeting by
telephone conference call. All AeA members are welcome to attend. Meeting will
be held from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET.
For call-in information contact Linda
Klose Executive Director at 732-340-1530. |
May 29, 2008 Santa Clara, CA |
AeA Health Seminar Series: Emerging Strategies to Aggressively Manage Benefit Costs for Technology Companies
- What emerging strategies are Technology companies employing to reduce benefit costs while keeping employees happy?
- Are Consumer-Driven Health plans right for my company? If so, can they control costs now, and over time?
- What level of benefits are my competitors offering their employees and what are the averages?
Join the AeA Silicon Valley/Northern CA Council for this key event that presents proven strategies to reduce the cost of healthcare for Technology companies. We will discuss statistical research and the effective tactics employed by leading Technology companies to curb healthcare costs. AeA Silicon Valley/Northern CA Council will be joined by our AeA Health partners to show you how to improve your company’s bottom line NOW with smart, effective benefit strategies no matter who your carrier or broker is.
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May 29, 2008 Portland, OR |
OR Emerging Business Networking Event
Is Your Company Ready to Go Global? Panel members lead an hour discussion or experts in the field present relevant topics for emerging business executives of technology companies.These networking events are typically held over breakfast and are open to member and non-member companies.
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May 29, 2008 Bellevue, WA |
Competitive Recruiting HR Forum
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May 30, 2008 Clark, NJ |
NJ-PA Executive Committee Meeting The New Jersey-Pennsylvania Council of AeA holds monthly Executive Committee Meeting. Meeting will be held from 8:30 - 10:00 am.
For call-in information, contact
Linda Klose, Executive Director at 732-340-1530.
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May 1, 2008 Portland, OR |
Emerging Business Networking Event
Angel Financing: Tap Into Oregon's Managed Angel Networks The toughest challenge for entrepreneurs seeking early stage angel capital used to be finding the angels. That has changed. Many of today's angels have banded together into professionally managed angel networks. Although finding these networks is easy, a successful approach requires a deep understanding of the differing processes required by each angel organization.
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May 1, 2008 Portland, OR |
HR Forum 
The Art of Building and Maintaining Trust and Collaboration
This forum will help unveil the possible Pollyanna approaches that don’t prepare organizations for the long-term rigors of partnering for real value creation. Whether bridging the gaps of a merger or acquisition; building a new business unit aligning technical, operations and sales/marketing missions; or revisiting why "trust" is lacking; this Forum will enable the discovery of methods to evaluate and implement ways to build authentic trust and collaboration.
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May 1, 2008 Carlsbad, CA |
HR Roundtable 
Join us for our roundtable discussion on current topics that interest our group. This is a terrific opportunity to discuss issues of concern within your organizations in a confidential collegial atmosphere.
Gail Bush of PowerGenix and AeA HR Roundtable Vice-Chair will be filling in for Marlene Zagon. Please send topics that you would like to add to our agenda at susana_capulong@aeanet.org.
Registration/light breakfast: 7:15am |
May 1, 2008 Dallas, TX |
TX Executive Nights Out: A Night With the Chef

Technology company CEOs, join us at the Mercury Grill for an evening of exclusive networking, an exquisite dining experience and a special presentation from Chef Chris Ward.
This event is limited to CEOs from technology only and their guests. Please contact Tiffany Sefton at tiffany_sefton@aeanet.org or 972-213-7930 for further information. |
May 4, 2008 Monterey, CA |
2008 AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference Based on the industry recognized AeA Classic Financial Conference, the AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference provides public technology companies with an environment in which to showcase their companies to the investment community. In this exclusive two-day forum, company executives present their technologies, strategic missions, trend analysis and other significant information to a focused group of investors.
Who should attend:
- Technology Company Executives
- Research Analysts
- Securities Analysts
- Buy-Sell Decision Makers
- Investment Bankers
- Technology Investment Influencers
- Key Portfolio Managers
- Corporate Investors
Advance registration is now closed. Register onsite on Sunday, May 4th between 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. On Monday, May 5th onsite registration opens at 7:30 a.m.. |
May 5, 2008 Sacramento, CA |
Executive Dinner Series; Carlos Ramos; AIO HHS  The Executive Dinner Series offers members an opportunity to meet with
Government officials in an environment away from the office. It is a chance for
12-14 member executives to have a dialogue with one of the key members of the
public sector community.
Distinguished Guest Speaker:
Carlos Ramos, Agency Information Officer, Health and Human Services Agency
Time:
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost for Attendance:
$125 for members |
May 5, 2008 Dallas, TX |
Texas Council Executive Committee Meeting |
May 6, 2008 Portland, OR |
HR Networking Event
Common Ground: Dynamics of Multiple Generations in the Workplace With an expanded and changing concept of diversity that includes multiple generations and a vast range of background experiences, organizations are more likely to manage, coach and lead people who are different from themselves. Each generation brings its own perceptions, historical influences and values to the workplace. Just as we’ve come to work with diversity in other respects, our goal is to understand the dynamics of generations impacting the workplace and the ability to use those dynamics to find common ground to successfully communicate, motivate, coach, manage and sustain a productive organization.
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May 7, 2008 Via Telephone Conference, WA |
WA Marketing Committee Conference Call Time: 11am to 12pm |
May 7, 2008 Via Telephone, Conference |
WA Education Committee Meeting Time: 8am - 9am
Agenda Update on Education Foundation Fund-raising
Review FY 08 Activities
Develop Plan for FY 09 |
May 7, 2008 Seattle, WA |
Virtual Worlds: Global Broadcasting Presented by MIT Enterprise Forum
Join the MIT Enterprise Forum for a program including national and local panels that will explore the business applications of virtual worlds, how they will impact corporate IT--now and in the future--plus the opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs. |
May 8, 2008 Bellevue, WA |
E-mail Writing That Counts! Professional Development Series |
May 8, 2008 Portland, OR |
OR CTO & Engineering Executive Forum 
The Implications of Make vs. Buy in Advanced Technologies There are over 800 federal labs across the United States, which spend over $100 Billion a year on R&D. This Forum will examine possibilities of collaborating with the federal government on research projects and the potential for exploiting federally developed R&D. As well as implications of make vs. buy when it comes to advanced technologies, specifically whether tapping sources such as those presented by government labs for new technologies presents any advantages.
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May 8, 2008 Atlanta, GA |
Going Green... Think Globally, Profit Locally. Going Green encompasses strategies and practices that aim to protect, support and enhance the natural resources that will be needed in the future, while meeting the needs of companies today. Going Green... Think Globally, Profit Locally is a comprehensive program to help you learn best practices, laws & regulations that may affect your company,Êhow to implement cost savings while greening your company, and how you can make a difference by positively affecting the environment. Join us for this informative and timely program! |
May 8, 2008 Portland, OR |
AeA Technology Awards Launch Event 
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May 8, 2008 Schaumburg, IL |
AeA Environmental Roadshow-2008 Update This program is designed to enable your managers, compliance executives, legal departments, and environmental and facilities professionals to better understand and comply with changing environmental directives, as well as determine how your company can best position itself in today's changing global marketplace.
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