The Annual Exhibitors’ Breakfast kicked off at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 21 at Detroit’s Cobo Center. A full room listened to the welcome news that the 2008 show attracted 1.676 registered attendees —a figure equal to 99 percent of average attendance for the last five years. Breakfast guest analyzed their experiences from this year’s EMC Symposium and then turned their attention to expectations for next year’s Symposium in Austin, TX.The good news is that the organizers of the next Symposium are ahead of the curve and that thewebsiteis already up and running. Expectations are running high for a productive and informative Symposium in 2009. Certainly, there is no lack of technical expertise in the Austin area. Such well known electronics firms as Dell, ETS-Lindgren, National Instruments, TDK, Agilent Technologies, Apple, and Intel have either headquarters or a significant presence in the greater Austin vicinity. The 2009 Symposium could well be a landmark event. Not only is there a Call for Papers, there’s a Call for Musicians. A stage awaits attendees and exhibitors who are willing to share their musical talents. Whether it’s country, Blue Grass, R&B, indie rock, sweet jazz, or a simple folk song, just choose your genre and consider sharing some musical fun with friends and colleagues in 2009. See you in the Lone Star state!
Exhibiters’ Breakfast: Successful Wrap-up and Looking Ahead to Austin
