Media Registration Open for SAE International Convergence 2012

DETROIT -- For more than 30 years, the Convergence® Conference and Exhibition has served the automotive and transportation electronics community by delivering relevant technology solutions and an electrifying line-up of invited speakers and presenters addressing "hot-button" topics. This event has earned world-wide recognition as the premier transportation electronics event attracting leading executives, engineers and technologists from around the globe. Serving as Host Company for Convergence 2012 is GM.

When: Oct. 16-17
Where: Cobo Center - Detroit
Online: SAE Convergence

Highlights will include:

• Blue Ribbon Panel: "Influencing the Future of the Automotive Industry"
• Carmakers Speak Panel: "Understanding the Next Generation of Employees (Millennials) An open forum for current leaders to gain valuable insight on the next generation of employees."
• Innovation Start-Up Marketplace - New in 2012: Connecting innovative start-ups with the people and companies driving mobility electronics
• Future Leader Program: An exciting new program for new engineers.
• Freescale Cup Competition: College and young professionals team up to compete for the fastest track time using a battery operated radio-controlled car that they have designed.
• Convergence Banquet -- Wednesday, October 17, 2012; Keynote Speaker: Tom Izzo, Head Coach of Michigan State Basketball