Michigan IT Summit Announces Automotive Keynote Roundtable

Participants Represent Breadth of Automotive IT Industry

DETROIT, May 1 -- The planning committee for the 2003 Michigan IT Summit announces today its keynote automotive roundtable for the May 19 event at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan. Representing the automotive IT community for this discussion are Scott Carlton, automotive general manager, Microsoft Corporation; Vince Morrotti, vice president and chief technology officer, DaimlerChrysler AG; Jeff Wacker, EDS Fellow, vice president and chief technical officer for EDS' global industry groups and Bette Walker, IS&S executive director of global business services and operations, Delphi Corporation.

Bill Hampton, editor of AutoBeat Daily, will host this lively executive roundtable question and answer session. The roundtable, "Auto IT v2.0: What's Working and What's Next for the Automotive Industry," immediately follows the opening General Session where Governor Granholm has been invited to speak. The discussion will focus on doing more with less today in the automotive industry and what exciting innovations await the industry in the next chapter of auto technology.

"The caliber of these panelists will add tremendous value to those attending the 2003 Michigan IT Summit," stated Jeff Mason, senior vice president of public affairs for MEDC. "We are delighted to have these individuals representing both the IT and the automotive community."

Registration and additional information about the May 19, 2003 event can be found by visiting www.itsummit.com .

About the 2003 Michigan IT Summit

The 2003 Michigan IT Summit is the only statewide conference for Michigan's information technology professionals and the Midwest's prime venues for showcasing new developments and business models for the IT industry. In its fifth year, the May 19, 2003 Summit will feature IT business leaders, government decision-makers, entrepreneurs, financiers, and innovators and will focus on its theme "Business Unusual." For more information, please see www.itsummit.com .

About the MEDC

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation will lead the organization effort of this year's Summit. The MEDC, a partnership between the state and local communities, promotes smart economic growth by developing strategies and providing services to create and retain good jobs and a high quality of life. For more information on the MEDC's services, visit www.michigan.org .