The Remote 2010 Conference and Expo will be held October 19-20, 2010 at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, TX. This is the ninth year for these technology-driven and solution-oriented conferences that brings together the technology innovators and users from multiple industries, including mission critical infrastructure, utilities, power, oil & gas, telecom, industrial, water & public utilities, agriculture and facilities management.

Remote 2010 will focus on the leading advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, automated process & system controls and device networks. Large-scale users and industry experts will speak on remote monitoring, SCADA, security (cyber and physical), control, automation, onsite and back-up power, M2M, networking, emerging wireless technology, telemetry and condition monitoring.

Conference sessions will provide solutions and examples from actual installations, cutting-edge technology direction and application strategies from the companies and users driving the growth in SCADA, M2M, device networking, data communications, network, system & site security, remote monitoring and automated control, and powering of distributed equipment, networks, facilities and infrastructure systems.

SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT FOR:

Subject areas to include, but not limited to:

• Pushing the Envelope - Best New Projects/Installations of 2009-2010
• Emerging SCADA Technology
• End-User Success Stories/Case Studies
• Designing and Implementing New Networks
• Adapting and Upgrading Existing Networks
• Selecting the Right System for Your Application
• Network Reliability and Accountability
• ROI on Monitoring Technologies
• Security (Cyber and Physical)
• Industrial Wireless Networking
• Site Equipment & Facilities/Support Capabilities
• Basic Networking Configuration
• Process and Field Automation/Services
• Network configuration in a static environment
• Basic RF troubleshooting
• Standards
• Satellite Communications
• Green Onsite Power
• Basic network design including IP configurations
• Back-up and Stand-by Power Solutions
• Gen-sets, Fuel Cell and Other Onsite Power Solutions
• Renewable Energy as a Remote Power Source
• Power Reliability for 24/7 operation
• Dual Redundancy of Power for Critical Operations
• Low Power Systems for Monitoring and Communications
• Power Protection Systems
• Substation Automation
• Device and System Capabilities & Testing
• Integrating Wireless Technology into existing systems
• New Wireless Technology for Remote Sites and Equipment

Market Trends

• SCADA Market Industry Forecasts
• Future Remote Networking Technologies, Standards, and Industry Trends
• Security Market Forecasts
• Trends in Government Funding

Panel Slots Available

• End-User/Successful Projects Panel (Oil & Gas/Waste & Wastewater/Utilities)
• Engineering Services/Service Provider Panel
• Hot New Installations Panel

Types of presentations:

1. Case Studies/Industry Applications: Outstanding examples of recent applications in the remote site sector are preferred. Possible industries include:

• Public and Private Utilities involved in Water/Wastewater, Electric and Power
• Oil & Gas Companies, Pipelines
• Telephone and Telecommunications Companies
• Manufacturing, Process and Distribution Industries
• Natural Resource Management and Environmental Protection
• Security, Public Safety, Emergency Response and Defense/Military
• Public Works and Transportation Systems
• Field and Mobile Service Organizations
• Developers of Wireless Technology Products and Systems
• System Integration and Engineering Firms

2. Implementation and Operational Process: Return on Investment Scenarios and Analysis of Benefits for implementation of new and improved technologies such as upgrading to wireless monitoring, control and automation, adoption of new internal operational strategies and integration of existing and new solutions.

3. Technology Directions: Overviews, projections and forecasts for changes in core technologies, including new platforms, new industry applications and new methods of implementing solutions.

SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL:

Please Note: Proposals and Submissions will be accepted only electronically by email. Send your proposal in the body of your email letter and include supporting material as attachments. Submit to Nick Depperschmidt. Email Nick at: Nickd@infowebcom.com Presentation Deadline, April 8th, 2010.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

THE PROPOSAL: The total length of each proposal should be a maximum of 1000 words. It should include:

• A summary of the presentation content
• Brief description of the presentation for the conference program and session title (100 words)
• Computer and equipment requirements(See Your Technology Needs)

PRESENTER'S PROFILE:

• Presenter(s) biography and list of affiliations
• Presenter profile for the conference program (20 - 30 words)
• Presentation experience on this or similar topics
• Contact information: name, title, company, address, office phone & fax, email address and web site. Also include home phone.

DESCRIBE THE FORMAT OF YOUR SESSION:

• Case Studies
• Individual Presentations
• Panel Discussions (3-4 participants)
• New Technology Updates
• Other

YOUR TECHNOLOGY NEEDS:

Do you need an Internet connection? Will you use computer-generated slides or present from a presentation program? If yes, you must bring your own laptop. Indicate any other technology that you plan to bring. Include any other pertinent information about your technology requirements.