For over 25 years the Convergence Transportation Electronics Association
(CTEA) has sponsored the premier automotive electronics conference in the world -- Convergence. This
conference has continually brought together the leading technologists, engineers, and executives in the world.
As Chairman for Convergence 2000, I am proud Delphi Automotive Systems is continuing that rich
tradition.
The theme for Convergence 2000 is Automotive Electronics: Delivering Technology’s Promise.
In my opinion, we have yet to deliver that promise. This conference will provide us the forum to answer:
"What must we do as an industry to deliver? What are the major challenges we face as we carry out this
formidable challenge? What are our social responsibilities? What are the implications of this infotronics
revolution?"
From October 16 - 18, 2000, this conference will showcase three executive panels. Thirteen technical
sessions will present at least 75 papers examining everything from smart sensing, mobile information and
entertainment to trends, standards and even the "electronic cocoon." Convergence 2000 will
provide a thought-provoking, global forum for more than 6,000+ attendees to participate and learn.
Additionally, this conference will double the exhibit space of the last conference to showcase over 140
state-of-the-art exhibits. Due to the continued growth and overwhelming interest, Convergence 2000 will
be held, for the first time ever, at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.
The Keynote speakers for Convergence 2000 are a virtual "who’s who" in the electronics and automotive
industries. Participants include leading CEOs: Scott McNealy of Sun Microsystems; Shoichiro Irimajiri of Sega
Enterprises, Ltd.; Carly Fiorina of Hewlett Packard; and C. Michael Armstrong of AT&T. The conference banquet
on Wednesday, October 18 will feature William Ford, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Ford Motor Company.
Electronics, technology and innovation exemplify Convergence. Please make plans now to attend
Convergence 2000: October 16 - 18, 2000 at Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan.
