This year’s programme sees the best industry brains present the latest thinking and developments in their respective areas. The seminars are the must attend for anyone working in the electronics industry, providing you with industry market analysis and information allowing you to move ahead of your competition.
New for 2012, we have included an additional seminar theatre, meaning that we are able to incorporate the requirements of both design engineers and electronics manufacturing engineers.
Another new feature for 2012 is the Live Debate (chaired by Jon Barrett, Managing Editor of Electronics Sourcing) where attendees will have the opportunity to question our panel of industry experts.
Seminar presenters include: Ian Blackman (COG), Alastair Boyd (Linear Technology), Bob Willis (NPL Defect Database Coordinator), Andrew Maddock (SMS Electronics), David Marsden (Martec), plus representatives from RS Components, DMTL and Mouser. Likewise, the debate includes Steve Rawlins (Anglia Components), Graham Maggs (Mouser), Pat Leahy (DMTL), Simon Thake (Rebound Group) and Chris Hunt (SMS Electronics).
Both the seminars and debate offer visitors the twin opportunities to listen to and question professionals on both sides of the supply chain. With seminar subjects ranging from ‘Designing to Avoid Obsolescence’ to ‘Supply Chain Considerations to Increase Company Profitability’ there is something for everybody.
Focusing on the purchasing function, visitors will have the chance to listen to one of the UK’s grand masters of electronics purchasing: SMS Electronics’ purchasing manager, Andrew Maddock. Andy has 15-years electronics procurement experience. Starting his career with a university placement at GPT, Andy then spent two-years working in automotive procurement before returning to the electronics sector as a buyer at Siemens. This was followed by roles in new products and project management, culminating in the position of Purchasing Manager for SMS Electronics. If you work in electronics purchasing, this is a presentation not to miss.
