Fall Industry Workshops
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Automotive Workshop
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General Sessions
 
G-1: Workshop Introduction and Orientation
Scott Baker
Workshop Committee Chair

G-2: What Now, Next? Automotive Industry Trends, Challenges & Solutions


Paul Silver

PLM Automotive Program Manager, Americas/Worldwide
IBM Corporation


During an historically challenging industry epoch, it is vital to stay connected, diversified, and optimistic. Although there are no painless recovery paths, we've followed key automotive and technology trends to chart the course of our industry's next innovation. You've heard plenty of analysis regarding what led us into our industry dillema, let's focus on what will lead us out to a more profitable future. Compiled from industry research, recent experience, and today's headlines, we'll explore multiple current automotive/solutions developments which may offer unrivalled corporate and personal opportunities.

About Paul:
Native of Michigan, Paul has over two decades of experience working with leading OEMs & suppliers in the automotive industry. He began his career at IBM as a PLM automotive solutions specialist, then successfully managed IBM PLM business partners in the U.S. & Canada, and is now automotive programs manager for IBM PLM Americas & Worldwide. He has also trained PLM consultants in Europe, Korea, Japan, and North & South America. Paul has an AS degree in Computer-Aided Engineering, a BA in Business PR & Marketing, and also completed his MBA at the University of Michigan. He currently serves as president of GLACOE, one of the largest and longest established CATIA user groups in the U.S.


G-3: 3D For All: The Future of Automotive Design and Development
Milind Vakhariya
Dassault Systèmes

G-4: Automotive OEM Updates
Supplier Integration, Ford Motor Company
Barry Sanders, Chrysler LLC
Anatoliy Chikhalenko, Chrysler LLC

G-5: GLACOE and Western Michigan CATIA Users Group

Todd Doyle, GLACOE Vice President, Key Safety Systems 
Jeffrey Roark, WMCUG President, Johnson Controls