2010 CONNSTEP Manufacturing & Business Conference
November 11, 2010
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford

Call for Presentations
Applications due July 23, 2010
DEADLINE EXTENDED:  July 30, 2010

Each year, conference attendees seek real solutions to help their business.  The 2009 CONNSTEP conference received the highest ratings from attendees ever! 

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this valuable forum for manufacturers and businesses in Connecticut and the region.

At the 2010 conference, attendees will:
  learn strategies and methods to improve their business;
  attend valuable workshops on a variety of topics;
  network with colleagues facing similar issues;
  learn from and interact with industry experts who will share lessons learned;
  discover innovative ways to grow their companies;
  and most importantly, take home real solutions!

Who attends?
CEO's, executives, managers, engineers, continuous improvement champions and other key players attend this valuable conference representing a diverse range of industries across the state and local region. In addition, representatives from major OEM's participate.

Benefits of presenting
As a presenter at the 2010 conference, you will:
  gain reputation as a leader in your industry and an expert in your field;
  showcase your organization's leadership, progress and successes;
  obtain recognition and visibility through our extensive marketing campaign;
  and receive a free registration to the conference for yourself and for a colleague.

Download the presenter qualifications and presentation guidelines (.pdf)

Opportunities for Presentation
Opportunities for presentation are available during workshops in the morning and afternoon breakout sessions. There are both 75-minute and 90-minute sessions available. Interested parties must submit an abstract and a completed application (includes a presenter bio, contact information and other details) by July 23, 2010.

Conference Focus
This year's conference will cover improvement strategies, tools and methods that will help business succeed in the 21st century. 2010 topics include:

Sustainability
      Continuous improvement (Lean) - basic and advanced
      Green/environmental management
      TWI: Training Within Industry
      Quality management/systems
      Culture development/culture change
      Workforce development (strategies for gaining and retaining employees)
      Supply chain management
      Technology trends (machining technology)
Growth
      Strategic planning
      Strategic marketing
      Sales
      Product development
Leadership
      Leading a continuous improvement organization