Dr. Kevin Grazier of NASA'S Jet Propulsion Laboratory to Headline Keynote Lineup at Sensors Expo & Conference
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NEWTON, MA, Apr 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
Engineers and executives planning to attend the Sensors Expo & Conference
will have the opportunity to hear about the Cassini mission to Mars, as
well as insights on the future of sensing technologies from two industry
leaders who will be delivering keynote presentations at the upcoming
show. The Expo & Conference will be held Monday, June 8 through
Wednesday, June 10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont,
IL.
On Tuesday, June 9, Dr. Kevin R. Grazier, Investigation Scientist &
Science Planning Engineer, Cassini/Huygens Mission to Saturn & Titan,
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will deliver the opening day
keynote "Five Years at Saturn: The Cassini/Huygens Mission." The Cassini
spacecraft has been in Saturn orbit for nearly five years, and has been
completely rewriting the book about the ringed planet. Dr. Grazier will
provide an overview of the technical hurdles involved in delivering a
spacecraft to Saturn, examine recent science results, and discuss plans
for Cassini's future.
On Wednesday, June 10 Beth Wozniak, President of Sensing and Control,
Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, will present "A World of
Interconnected Sensors." She will discuss the evolution of computing
generally, human-machine interaction more specifically, and how sensor
technologies and applications have brought us to the verge of truly
pervasive sensing networks.
"The market for sensors and related technologies is expanding at a
phenomenal rate and we are thrilled to have Dr. Kevin Grazier and Beth
Wozniak as our keynote speakers at this year's Sensors Expo & Conference,"
said Debra Brown, event director for Questex Media Group, producers of the
event. "Both of these individuals are on the leading edge of sensing
technology advancements, and we look forward to hearing their insights."
In addition to the keynote presentations, conference attendees will have
access to an in-depth 18-track conference program featuring the world's
leading authorities, who will examine the most up-to-date innovations
focused on sensors and sensor-integrated systems. The pre-conference
symposia will be held Monday, June 8 from 9 am - 5 pm. The Expo Hall,
featuring 175 vendors showcasing new solutions and services will be open
on Tuesday, June 9th from 10 am - 5 pm and on Wednesday, June 10th from
10 am - 3 pm. Conference sessions will run from 10 am - 4 pm both days
with keynote presentations starting at 9:00 am. The event will take place
at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road,
Rosemont, IL.
PRODUCED AND MANAGED BY:
The Sensors Expo & Conference is produced and managed by Questex Media
Group, Inc., a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media
and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. For more
information on exhibiting contact Cal Groton, Event Sales Executive at
617-219-8375 Email: cgroton@questex.com. For information on attending call
877-232-0132 or 972-620-3036 (outside US & Canada) or visit
www.sensorsexpo.com.
For further information, contact:
Amy Riemer
Media Relations
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