Auto Racing Meets Space Exploration at Convergence(R) 2004

WHAT: Convergence 2004 will explore the next generation of convergence through its power-packed lineup of keynote addresses from Adam Opel, Bosch, DENSO, Ford and Infineon Technologies. But, this year's conference offers more than automotive electronics. Attendees will be able to pick up an autograph from international auto racer, Mario Andretti or meet the first American female space walker and Astronaut Hall of Famer, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan.

  Convergence 2004 is at Cobo Center Oct. 18-20 in Detroit.

  WHO, WHEN & WHERE:  Appearances by:

  Mario Andretti, Auto racing legend
  Guest of Infineon Technologies
  Monday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Booth 101

  Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, first American female space walker
  Guest of the Convergence Education Foundation and
  Yazaki North America, Inc.
  Monday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m.
  CEF Youth Arena

  Dr. Joseph Kanianthra, Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety
  Research, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  Participating in Driver Distraction Panel
  Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m.
  W1-52

  William Clay Ford, Jr., Chairman of the Board and CEO, Ford Motor Company
  Closing banquet keynote speaker
  Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
  Detroit Marriott Hotel, Renaissance Ballroom

WHY: This year's conference features 15 technical sessions and 86 white- paper presentations by automotive and electronic industry leaders exploring the theme, "Vehicle Electronics to Digital Mobility: The Next Generation of Convergence."

The Convergence Transportation Electronics Association (CTEA) sponsors Convergence 2004. Proceeds from the conference benefit the Convergence Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 to support mathematics and science education for disadvantaged school-aged children.

For more information, please CONTACT: Krista Hester of Midtown Communications, +1-248-744-5326, for Convergence 2004.