Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Board of Directors Meeting8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Committee Meetings2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Spouse Reception5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
First-Time Attendee Orientation5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
If this is your first time to an AHTD meeting, your company is a new AHTD member, or if you are an Emerging Leader, please join us for this networking and information session.
Sponsored by
Opening Reception6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Dutch Treat Dine-Arounds8:00 p.m.
Sign-up sheets for this networking opportunity will be available at the Registration Desk when you check in onsite.
New! LNN (Late Night Networking)9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Are you one who saves your innovative thoughts and energy for the evening activities? We have a night perfect for you. The Emerging Leader group is inviting all of you to join them afterhours for a little LNN at the on-site establishment, the Shore Lounge, located right behind the hotel registration desk. Bring your party spirit, networking hat, some business cards, and be prepared to have fun.Sponsored by
Thursday, October 14, 2010Registration Desk Open7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Breakfast7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Opening General Session: What in the World is Going On? A Global Intelligence Briefing
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Presenter: Herbert Meyer, Host of The Siege of Western Civilization and Author
To manage effectively, executives must know how global trends will affect their companies. Herb Meyer is a Reagan-era intelligence chief and the host and producer of the DVD The Siege of Western Civilization. In his keynote, Meyer will share his views of the national security, economic and cultural issues that affect our industry. For instance: What's really going on in China and India, and how will these countries' rapid industrialization affect us?
Break
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
General Session: The Future of Automation
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Wil Chin, Research Director, Automation, ARC
Organizations in the future will be charged with more than improving operational excellence through automation solutions. New external and internal challenges are elevating issues once considered noise such as EH&S and sustainability to the highest levels of importance. To succeed, suppliers need to provide automation solutions including hardware, software and services that provide needed information to manage these emerging challenges. This program discusses these and related challenges, market drivers, service trends, technology trends, and emerging opportunities for automation providers. Opportunities discussed include Smart Grid, Asset Management, Energy Management, and DCS Modernization.
Spouse Tour: The Pacific Northwest Culinary and Wine Tour in Beverly's on Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Explore the Northwest experience of Culinary Artistry by attending "Cooking with the Chefs" presented by Chef Tyler Schwenk who will guide you through a working demonstration of true Northwest Cuisine. Attendees will not only learn but be involved in the creation of these masterpieces. You will go home with a comprehensive recipe book to re-create at home. During the session spouses will also take "The Pacific Northwest Wine Tour” in Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, home of one of the finest wine cellars in North America. This tour features the boldest and best local wines from Washington, Oregon and Idaho and guarantees education on flavors not found in most of the country.
Break10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Lunch12:00 – 1:15 pm
Workshop Session 11:15 – 2:30 p.m.
1A) Leadership Practices to Achieve Vision & Create Wealth
Presenter: Derrick Alcock, Industry Professional and Creative Business Coach
The material for this workshop comes from career experience, much wide reading and two years of monthly Leadership Round Tables within Creative Business Coaching. In this arena, CEOs have to see tangible benefits to their companies to continue their involvement. During this session, Mr. Alcock will bring out distilled essentials, useable concepts. A particular focus will be on the differentiation of the role in a business of Leading and Managing. This presentation will identify and explore four key, implementable and necessary steps to create a leadership team pursuing your purposeful vision and building a wealth-generating machine.
1B) Listening to the Voice of the Customer
Workshop sponsored by the Manufacturer Advisory Group (MAC)
Presenter: John Henderson, President, Frank Lynn & Associates
Listening to end-user needs and expectations are a critical part of every company’s channel and growth strategies. This session will discuss how Manufacturers (MAN) and Automation Solution Providers (ASP) can jointly work together to identify customer needs, expectations and values, and deliver value added products and services, all while respecting each other’s business goals (e.g. profit line and market share). Examples will be shown to explain how to use customer wants and needs to define the requirements and expectations of the channel from both the MAN and ASP perspective, which will ultimately benefit everybody while providing solid solutions and superior service to customers.
Break2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Session 23:00 – 4:30 p.m.
1A) Leadership Practices to Achieve Vision & Create Wealth (Repeated)
Presenter: Derrick Alcock
1B) The Voice of the Customer (Repeated)
Presenter: Frank Lyn & Associations
Product Showcase5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our traditional event where you will have the chance to sneak a peek at the new products and new manufacturers in the AHTD network. What product could be your new money-maker?
NEW THIS CONFERENCE!
You have asked for access to leading back-office support providers. Here is your chance! Vendors providing such products as CRM packages, discounted office supplies, IT management systems, or consultation services are welcome to join the Product Showcase in their own special area of the exhibition floor.
Please see "Exhibitor Information” if you would like to participate or know someone who should.
Dinner on Your Own
Friday, October 15, 2010Registration Desk Open7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Breakfast7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Business Meeting
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. General Session: Disney's Approach to Inspiring CreativityThis session studies how The Walt Disney Company taps into its workforce for creative solutions and inspiration. Examine how Disney brings together a commitment to the organizational identity, responsibility to the structural systems, an inspirational collaborative culture and everyone taking on the role of a leader to create a steady flow of ideas that result in innovative products, services and a competitive advantage in the workplace.
Break10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Spouse Spa Day10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Boxed Lunch12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Golf Tournament1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $150/golf fees,
$59/club rental
The Friday afternoon golf tournament is back at the course with the world’s only floating green!
The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course has established itself as a premier destination golf course debuting as the #11 resort golf course in the nation, while unveiling an extraordinary #1 ranking in the category of "Beauty and Esthetics" by Golf Digest.
Join us at the Coeur d’Alene golf course for a scramble format tournament. Transportation to the course will be provided by water taxi. The Friday evening party will take place at the course directly following the tournament, so please plan accordingly. Teams or individuals are welcome to sign up during the conference registration process. Rental clubs are 2010 Taylor Made Burners or Nike SQs.
ATV Rental
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
$149/person includes ATV rental and the basic helmet package
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Inland Northwest and get your adrenaline going at the same time! Bring your camera to capture the stunning lakes, streams, mountains, valleys, cities, and wildlife that you will see.
Adventure Sport Rentals provides you with the opportunity to take in all the natural beauty of Coeur d'Alene and surroundings with the added bonus of an exhilarating motor sport adventure.
Friday Night Golf Party6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a tour of Lake Coeur d'Alene aboard a cruise boat on your way to our evening's dinner party held on the infamous Coeur d'Alene Golf Course. Enjoy a beach bonfire, golf-related antics, and a delicious dinner in your loudest golf attire. It’s the movie’s 30th anniversary and we’re going to celebrate in AHTD style!
Saturday, October 16, 2010Registration Desk Open8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Closing General Session: The Odditude of Passion: Love Who You Are, Love What You Do8:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Presenter: Dr. John R. Powers, Author, Playwright and Producer
In Dr. Powers' presentation, THE ODDITUDE OF PASSION, he talks about the difference between a work-a-holic, who puts all of her/his time into their job, and a love-a-holic who puts all of her/his intellect, common sense, creativity, commitment and passion into their career. We all do better as love-a-holics because we play better than we work. Dr. Powers goes on to explain that we are all teachers all the time, that there is a first time and a last time for everything, that life is learning and learning is life, the danger of labeling people and the difference between winning and losing and succeeding and failing. Dr. Powers concludes that each of us is a rock that sends ripples through generations. Dr. Powers' talk is a magical mix of humor, insight and information.
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