The Motor, Drive & Automation Systems conference committee is currently accepting presentation abstracts. Being held January 28-29 in Orlando, Fla., the 2010 event will explore the important topics impacting the motor, drive, automation and power electronics industries from new design issues to improving system efficiency.

Speakers will include OEMs and End Users with first hand experience on how new technologies and systems or adapting/upgrading systems, are impacting productivity, reliability, efficiency and revenue.

The initial Call for Presentations deadline has past. There are a limited number of speaking slots remaining that will be filled on a first-come basis.

Here are some topics we are looking for:

• New Motor and Drive Designs
• Power Electronics: IC's, Networking, Automation
• Mechatronic Design and Development
• Improving System Performance and Efficiency
• Testing/Predictive Maintenance
• Market and Finance Factors: Pricing Outlook and System Economics
  
• Adapting and Upgrading Existing Systems
• Precision & Flexible Machine Control
• Component Technology
• Materials Advancements
• Application/Case Studies in New Growth Markets including: Solar, Wind, Electric Vehicles and Robotics

We are looking for various types of presentations including:

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

Case Studies/Industry Applications: Outstanding examples of recent applications in the electric motor and drive, power electronics, motion control and automation industries.

Panel Discussions: If you have an idea for a compelling panel discussion, or would like to moderate and/or help create a panel discussion, please contact Shannon Given - shannong@infowebcom.com

Keynote Sessions: Sessions of general interest to a wide range of participants. Could include market forecasts, long-term industry predictions / outlook.

Submitting a Proposal: The total length of each proposal should be a maximum of 1000 words.

It should include:
- A summary of the presentation content
- The proposed format (see Describe The Format Of Your Session)
- Brief description of the presentation for the conference program (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

Describe your Target Audience:
Does your presentation appeal mainly to:
- End Users
- OEMs
- Motors and Drive Manufacturers

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 technology requirements.

Optional: Each presenter may submit a 1500-2000 word paper or copies of their presentation for publication on www.e-DrivOnline.com and in the Conference Proceedings. Papers will also be considered for publication in e-Drive magazine.

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.