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announces

NorCal Tech 2004NorCal Tech 2004A Technical Conference and ExpoA Technical Conference and Expo

California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CACalifornia Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA

May 12-13, 2004May 12-13, 2004

NorCal Tech 2004NorCal Tech 2004

Abstract Submission and Pre-registration OpenAbstract Submission and Pre-registration Open

Abstracts Due: November 31, 2003Abstracts Due: November 31, 2003

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NorCal Tech 2004NorCal Tech 2004

Currently acceptingCurrently accepting

Exhibits Booth Registrations Exhibits Booth Registrations

Technical Program PresentationsTechnical Program Presentations

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NorCal Tech 2004NorCal Tech 2004

Volunteers sought forVolunteers sought for

Program CommitteesProgram Committees

Please contact: Terry Molloy, P.EPlease contact: Terry Molloy, P.E

(415) 382-9420 or tvmolloy@cmes.net(415) 382-9420 or tvmolloy@cmes.net

Technical Program

• Program Chair – Guruprasad Madhavan– gmadhavan@afx-inc.com

• Program topics:• Sensors and Transducers• Process Variables & Signal

conditioning• Data Acquisition• Process Control Systems• System Security• Wireless Control Systems

• Smart Instruments• Data Highways • Control Elements• Fieldbus• Education and Training

• Applications* & Emerging Technologies

May 12 and 13, 2004Overlooking the Carquinez Strait & San Pablo Bay

A Perfect Time of the Year at a Perfect Location

Great Location! Great Facility!

This is one of the training rooms we have used in the past. All audio and visual aids are built-in and

are “state of the art” in the modern and comfortable classrooms at the California Maritime Academy.

This is one of the training rooms we have used in the past. All audio and visual aids are built-in and

are “state of the art” in the modern and comfortable classrooms at the California Maritime Academy.

Training / Conference Facilities

• Visual Aids– Media Projector– VCR / TV– Overhead

• Work Space for the attendees

• Auditorium – 500 people

• Lecture Hall – 100 plus

• Classrooms – 40 to 70 people

This is a new classroom that was under construction the end of August 2003.

This and other new facilities will be available for our C&E May 12 & 13, 2004.

This is a new classroom that was under construction the end of August 2003.

This and other new facilities will be available for our C&E May 12 & 13, 2004.

A view of the entrance to the auditorium that seats five hundred people

A view of the entrance to the auditorium that seats five hundred people

Exhibit Space – Approx 95 by 54 feet – 32 Booths

54 feet54 feet

Entrance

Entrance

En

trance

Nine foot aisles

Exhibit Space Layout - Thirty–two Exhibit Spaces31 nine deep by 10 foot wide ($600) and one corner booth ($1,000)

Exhibitors present a non-commercial technical paper and save $300 on the exhibit space rental cost.

Facilities - More Advantages

• Free Parking for over 500 cars

• Flexible Food and Beverage Policy– Arrange our own BBQ – Obtain our own Beverage License (if required)

• Great Time of the Year – No Wind, No Fog

• Reasonably Priced Overnight Accommodations Close By

• Reverse Commute For Many Attendees

NorCal Tech 2004 Goals• Two Day Technical Conference with the

following:– Fifty High Quality Technical Sessions– 1,000 Attendees – Thirty-two Exhibitors– Networking Events that are Fun

• Breakeven On Costs– Exhibit Space as low as $3 / sq.ft. – Conference Registration Fee < $15 / day

What Do We Need?

• Volunteers– Review Technical Papers– Special Event Planning– Exhibit Space Layout and Booth Setup– Food and Beverage Committee– Training Facilities Scheduling– Promotion– ???

Contact Terry V. Molloy or any member of the Norcal Board if you want to be part of NorCal Tech 2004 and be here on May 12 & 13, 2004

Terry Molloy – (415) 382-9420 - tvmolloy@cmes.net