Welcome back, It’s hard to believe it’s already time to begin thinking about EDS 2010! Here’s a sneak peak into next year. EDS 2010 promises to be an exciting one.
We’re making a few changes to the event, thanks to the input we’ve received from you. You’ve asked for changes, and we’ve listened. Thanks to your suggestions, we’re turning the show floor into a meeting hall and eliminating the education seminars, all so we can provide you with more time and opportunity for networking. We’re also making exciting additions to the all-industry cocktail reception that you’re sure to love.
EDS has also entered the hot social networking world on Facebook and Twitter! We know how important it is to prepare for EDS prior to the show, so we’re taking advantage of Facebook’s open communication platform so you can start your networking now. Follow us on Twitter @EDSShow or check out our Facebook fan page (search: EDS) and stay plugged in to all of the latest news and notes regarding EDS — “The original electronics networking forum”.
Be sure to also bookmark edsconnects.com for all of the latest updates in the weeks and months leading up to EDS 2010!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
It’s all about doing things differently to ensure greater success, not just for the show’s organizers, but for all the participants as well. If you want to maximize your EDS experience, the first question you should ask everyone you meet is, “What are you doing differently?”
Forget what you think you know about EDS—this year’s experience will be very different from last year or any other. The electronics industry is facing a new set of issues—consolidation, shrinking markets on a global scale, greater off-shore competition, pricing and profitability pressures—and this is the one opportunity to meet and learn from reps, distributors, manufacturers, customers, and marketing professionals. You know you can’t do the same things you’ve always done and expect your business to change—EDS 2009 is the place to learn how to go to market now, in this economy, which markets to go after, and what to do once you know the answer to those first two questions.
The electronics industry is changing, and EDS is expanding its horizons as well. This year we’ve developed a more tutorial, hands-on seminar schedule, full of practical, affordable ideas that can transform your day-to-day and long-term business. We’ve also put the spotlight on an emerging technology—solid-state lighting—in an effort to help our participants get educated on the products, technology, and marketing techniques that can help them expand into this growing market. Please take advantage of these new offerings; to get even more out of the EDS experience, be willing to do things a little bit differently this year in Vegas.
How we do business is changing, but the place we do business remains the same. See you at EDS next week!
Forget what you think you know about EDS—this year’s experience will be very different from last year or any other. The electronics industry is facing a new set of issues—consolidation, shrinking markets on a global scale, greater off-shore competition, pricing and profitability pressures—and this is the one opportunity to meet and learn from reps, distributors, manufacturers, customers, and marketing professionals. You know you can’t do the same things you’ve always done and expect your business to change—EDS 2009 is the place to learn how to go to market now, in this economy, which markets to go after, and what to do once you know the answer to those first two questions.
The electronics industry is changing, and EDS is expanding its horizons as well. This year we’ve developed a more tutorial, hands-on seminar schedule, full of practical, affordable ideas that can transform your day-to-day and long-term business. We’ve also put the spotlight on an emerging technology—solid-state lighting—in an effort to help our participants get educated on the products, technology, and marketing techniques that can help them expand into this growing market. Please take advantage of these new offerings; to get even more out of the EDS experience, be willing to do things a little bit differently this year in Vegas.
How we do business is changing, but the place we do business remains the same. See you at EDS next week!
Friday, March 27, 2009
EDS 2009 is only weeks away
We’re busy putting the final preparations together for a memorable and value-driven show that includes: the new Solid-State Lighting Technology Conference on Wednesday and Thursday (May 13-14), the return of eXtreme Networking on Tuesday, May 12th, and an exciting array of topical seminars — featuring two distinct economists addressing the road to recovery, as well as panel discussions on industry topics such as “Alternative Ways to Generate Sales Leads.”
If you’re still on the fence about attending EDS 2009, consider the unprecedented value to be found at this year’s event. Rooms can be found for under $100/night at host hotels and, for the first time, pre-ordered food and beverages are discounted. EDS is also offering other special packages for attendees. For more information about the new, all-inclusive deals, call Gretchen at 312-648-1140 or e-mail eds@edsconnects.com.
We’ve all heard about the effect of the economy on Las Vegas — and I for one am looking forward to an easier time getting into the city’s clubs, restaurants and shows after EDS meetings are over for the day. Maybe I’ll even get a seat at the blackjack table, and find reasonable minimums. Smaller Vegas crowds are okay by me.
Register! Just click above and reserve your spot. You can also book your hotel rooms directly with Paris or Bally’s — and don’t forget to ask for discounted EDS rates.
EDS is where the electronics industry connects.
If you’re still on the fence about attending EDS 2009, consider the unprecedented value to be found at this year’s event. Rooms can be found for under $100/night at host hotels and, for the first time, pre-ordered food and beverages are discounted. EDS is also offering other special packages for attendees. For more information about the new, all-inclusive deals, call Gretchen at 312-648-1140 or e-mail eds@edsconnects.com.
We’ve all heard about the effect of the economy on Las Vegas — and I for one am looking forward to an easier time getting into the city’s clubs, restaurants and shows after EDS meetings are over for the day. Maybe I’ll even get a seat at the blackjack table, and find reasonable minimums. Smaller Vegas crowds are okay by me.
Register! Just click above and reserve your spot. You can also book your hotel rooms directly with Paris or Bally’s — and don’t forget to ask for discounted EDS rates.
EDS is where the electronics industry connects.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Appetite for New Business
Network with six new channel partners over a dinner that will facilitate conversation and business. This year EDS is introducing Appetite for New Business — for manufacturers, distributors and reps. Just sign up at EDS and we’ll handle the rest. Dinner will be at 7:00 p.m. — with the check being divided by dinner attendees. You can attend one night, or all three. It’s an opportunity to get that all-important face time and make some great contacts over a great meal.
To learn more about Appetite for New Business, call EDS
at 312-648-1140
To learn more about Appetite for New Business, call EDS
at 312-648-1140
Thursday, December 18, 2008
LED Q&A with Gary Maag, General Manager of Optoelectronics Operations, CAO Group
Q: What do you see is the #1 biggest issue with LED/SSL as it exists right now?
A: I believe the biggest issue is with educating the customer to the pros and cons of LED lighting. The American public has grown up with the concept that a light bulb needs to look and perform exactly like the Thomas Edison bulb, and that the cost will be fifty cents. LEDs are far from this. Many LED products are failing because designers are trying to engineer performance into their product that is not obtainable at this time. For example, if high brightness is needed, a manufacturer will sometimes overdrive the supply current. The product will look great for a time, but will experience rapid degradation.
The shape of the light bulb will be fun to watch over the next few years. The curly compact fluorescent was not accepted by the public, until a round Edison looking bulb covered it. The bulb is no longer needed for CFL or LED, but the public paradigm has forced both industries to conform. Lastly, LEDs will face a challenge of matching the Color Rendering Index (CRI) of incandescent. Our eyes need to be re-trained to accept wider variations in color preference. I retrofitted my entire house with LED lighting. I saved $30 per month on my power bill, but my family objected to the lighting color for several months. They have now acclimated to the change.
Q: How and where do you see LED/SSL impacting the electronics market?
A: LEDs will eventually replace all CFL and Incandescent lighting. The timeframe could be as early as 2012. LED technology is improving exponentially every 6 months. This will feed a constant need for solid state associated components. The components also will need to evolve and improve, which will obsolete current inventory and cause a need for new and improved parts.
Q: Is America ahead or behind of the LED/SSL curve?
A: America is falling behind scholastically in math and science to other countries such as Japan and China. Most all LED chips are now manufactured and packaged in Asia and distributed by American companies. We are also behind in the acceptance of LED technology. There is a small but growing percentage of Americans that want to conserve energy, reduce CO2 emissions from power plants, and are willing to purchase LEDs at the current high prices. Europe and China are already using a cooler color temperature light, and have learned to adapt to lower lighting levels.
About Gary Maag
As General Manager of CAO Group's Optoelectronics Division, Dr. Gary Maag is responsible for the division's three business units: components, solid state signage, and solid state lighting. Dr. Maag ensures that CAO Group's mix of horizontal structuring for engineering and operations and vertical structuring for sales is consistent.
Prior to his current position, Dr. Maag had been Director of the Signage Business Unit at CAO Group. Earlier in his career, he spent 10 years in manufacturing operations for a medical diagnostics company, and 10 years in the HR/Training department at Nestle Foods. His education includes an associate's degree in instrumentation and his bachelor's degree in technical business management, both from Utah Valley University, followed by a Masters degree and a doctorate from Cambridge State University in Honolulu. He has also taught electro-mechanical engineering at his alma mater, Utah Valley.
A: I believe the biggest issue is with educating the customer to the pros and cons of LED lighting. The American public has grown up with the concept that a light bulb needs to look and perform exactly like the Thomas Edison bulb, and that the cost will be fifty cents. LEDs are far from this. Many LED products are failing because designers are trying to engineer performance into their product that is not obtainable at this time. For example, if high brightness is needed, a manufacturer will sometimes overdrive the supply current. The product will look great for a time, but will experience rapid degradation.
The shape of the light bulb will be fun to watch over the next few years. The curly compact fluorescent was not accepted by the public, until a round Edison looking bulb covered it. The bulb is no longer needed for CFL or LED, but the public paradigm has forced both industries to conform. Lastly, LEDs will face a challenge of matching the Color Rendering Index (CRI) of incandescent. Our eyes need to be re-trained to accept wider variations in color preference. I retrofitted my entire house with LED lighting. I saved $30 per month on my power bill, but my family objected to the lighting color for several months. They have now acclimated to the change.
Q: How and where do you see LED/SSL impacting the electronics market?
A: LEDs will eventually replace all CFL and Incandescent lighting. The timeframe could be as early as 2012. LED technology is improving exponentially every 6 months. This will feed a constant need for solid state associated components. The components also will need to evolve and improve, which will obsolete current inventory and cause a need for new and improved parts.
Q: Is America ahead or behind of the LED/SSL curve?
A: America is falling behind scholastically in math and science to other countries such as Japan and China. Most all LED chips are now manufactured and packaged in Asia and distributed by American companies. We are also behind in the acceptance of LED technology. There is a small but growing percentage of Americans that want to conserve energy, reduce CO2 emissions from power plants, and are willing to purchase LEDs at the current high prices. Europe and China are already using a cooler color temperature light, and have learned to adapt to lower lighting levels.
About Gary Maag
As General Manager of CAO Group's Optoelectronics Division, Dr. Gary Maag is responsible for the division's three business units: components, solid state signage, and solid state lighting. Dr. Maag ensures that CAO Group's mix of horizontal structuring for engineering and operations and vertical structuring for sales is consistent.Prior to his current position, Dr. Maag had been Director of the Signage Business Unit at CAO Group. Earlier in his career, he spent 10 years in manufacturing operations for a medical diagnostics company, and 10 years in the HR/Training department at Nestle Foods. His education includes an associate's degree in instrumentation and his bachelor's degree in technical business management, both from Utah Valley University, followed by a Masters degree and a doctorate from Cambridge State University in Honolulu. He has also taught electro-mechanical engineering at his alma mater, Utah Valley.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
EDS 2009 - Greetings
Hey Everyone,
I’m EDS General Manager Adam Glazer — and thanks for stopping by my virtual desk. This is where to find out up-to-the-minute EDS 2009 news and information.
I can tell you that EDS 2009 is going to be brighter than ever. We’ve got an exciting, industry leader as our keynote speaker — but I’m going to keep you in the dark for now. Check my desk frequently… because I’ll be making that announcement right here!
And I want to hear from you. Tell me what is working and what we should be working on. What are you looking for and wanting? Email me — I’ll post comments.
EDS 2009 is the once-a-year opportunity to network with the world’s leading distributors, representatives, and electronic manufacturers at the largest electronic component event in the country. This year, Solid State Lighting is taking center stage — you’ll gain insight on the features, benefits, applications, and how SSL will be affecting businesses.
Attending EDS 2009 will definitely be time well spent — and money well spent. You’ll accomplish in just three days what otherwise might take weeks — or months. EDS pays for itself the first day by eliminating the need to make several trips and the substantial cost of airfares, accommodations and dining. If you haven’t been to EDS in a while, or if this is your first time, EDS 2009 is the year to come. The “first time” link below can help you plan ahead and prepare to get the most out of attending.
So, mark your calendar for May 12-14 and come to EDS 2009 — it’s the most efficient and economical way to conduct electronic component business!
I’m EDS General Manager Adam Glazer — and thanks for stopping by my virtual desk. This is where to find out up-to-the-minute EDS 2009 news and information.
I can tell you that EDS 2009 is going to be brighter than ever. We’ve got an exciting, industry leader as our keynote speaker — but I’m going to keep you in the dark for now. Check my desk frequently… because I’ll be making that announcement right here!
And I want to hear from you. Tell me what is working and what we should be working on. What are you looking for and wanting? Email me — I’ll post comments.
EDS 2009 is the once-a-year opportunity to network with the world’s leading distributors, representatives, and electronic manufacturers at the largest electronic component event in the country. This year, Solid State Lighting is taking center stage — you’ll gain insight on the features, benefits, applications, and how SSL will be affecting businesses.
Attending EDS 2009 will definitely be time well spent — and money well spent. You’ll accomplish in just three days what otherwise might take weeks — or months. EDS pays for itself the first day by eliminating the need to make several trips and the substantial cost of airfares, accommodations and dining. If you haven’t been to EDS in a while, or if this is your first time, EDS 2009 is the year to come. The “first time” link below can help you plan ahead and prepare to get the most out of attending.
So, mark your calendar for May 12-14 and come to EDS 2009 — it’s the most efficient and economical way to conduct electronic component business!
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