Remote 2008 Conference and Expo

No other industry conference brings together technology users that manage remote sites like the 2008 Remote Conference and Expo. Speakers at the conference are the leading technology experts in this market, as well as users of large-scale applications.

The Remote 2008 Conference and Expo will be held November 5-6, 2008 in Atlanta, GA at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. This is the seventh year for these technology-driven and solution-oriented conferences that bring together the technology innovators and users from multiple industries, including utilities, power, oil & gas, telecom, industrial, water & public utilities, agriculture and facilities management.

Remote 2008 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 SCADA, security (cyber and physical), control, automation, onsite and back-up power, M2M, networking, emerging wireless technology, telemetry and condition monitoring. (New for 2008 will be a session track dedicated specifically to security as it relates to remote sites and equipment, Power Protection related topics in our Onsite Power track, and Remote Smart Servcies sessions.)

Over 50 conference sessions will provide cutting-edge technology direction and application strategies from the companies and users driving the growth in SCADA, M2M, device networking, data communications, system & site security, remote monitoring and automated control, and powering of distributed equipment, networks and facilities.

SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT FOR: (Subjects in Bold are in Need)

Subject areas to include, but not limited to:

• Emerging SCADA Technology
• Mesh Networking
• Designing and Implementing New Networks
• Adapting and Upgrading Existing Networks
• Device and System Capabilities & Testing
• Selecting the Right System for Your Application
• Network Reliability and Accountability
• Basic Networking Configuration
• Network configuration in a static environment
• Basic RF troubleshooting
• Standards (ISA100, 1451, NERC)
• 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
• Remote Smart Services
• ROI on Monitoring Technologies
• Integrating Wireless Technology into existing systems
• New Wireless Technology for Remote Sites and Equipment
• Security (Cyber and Physical)

Market Trends

• SCADA Market Industry Forecasts
• AMI/AMR and How it Will Shape the Remote Monitoring and Networking Market
• Wireless – So Many Choices!

Panel Slots Available

• End-User 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. 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. Proposals should be submitted by May 19th, 2008. All material must be submitted to be considered for the faculty. Email Nick at: Nickd@infowebcom.com

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
• 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:

• Panel Discussions (3-4 participants)
• Case Studies
• Individual Presentations
• 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.