The Chairman's Message

Our 2007 Emerson Exchange conference is taking shape very nicely this year, with more content, sessions, exhibits and educational opportunities than ever before.  There is truly something for everyone - plant managers, process engineers, instrumentation & maintenance technicians, IT & security administrators, operations executives, and all process industry professionals.

Registration is also running well above last year's pace, and we are once again expecting record attendance.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain in-depth insight to best practices and advanced process control enhancements that can improve your bottom line.  A sample of our conference includes:

• Industry Business Forums that touch on key industry issues.
• Management Roundtable discussions and a Management Seminar to learn how senior managers are embracing new ideas and practices to drive business model changes.
• Product Roadmaps that lay out current and future product enhancements & technological innovations.
• Technology Exhibits, over 45,000 square feet of the latest technology with live, hands-on setup and configuration with Emerson product experts.  Brands like Rosemount, Fisher, AMS Suite, DeltaV, PROVOX, RS3, Brooks, Saab Rosemount, Bettis, Hytork, El-O-Matic, Daniel as well as, third party suppliers' displaying their latest offerings - all in an interactive format. 
• Workshops and Short Courses given by industry peers and Emerson experts.
• 16 hands-on Short Courses, taught by Emerson's Educational Services professionals, and offering continuing education credits.

The conference also provides an excellent opportunity for training, networking, and exchanging ideas, best practices and proven solutions.

With management and business sessions and over 300 Workshops and Short Courses, there is truly something for everyone.

"Early Bird" discounted registration runs through July 30th.  Advance registration discounts continue until August 27th.

I look forward to seeing you in Grapevine to take part in today's Engineering Revolution!  Are you ready?

Marty Edwards, Chairman
Emerson Global Users Exchange Board of Directors