2007 Indiana Logistics Summit

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5th Annual Indiana Logistics Summit
September 25-26, 2007
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

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Networking Day

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Carol D'Amico, President/CEO, Conexus Indiana, Presentation
Srinivas Peeta, Ph.D., Purdue NEXTRANS Center, Presentation

Panel #1: Logistics Needs & Opportunities of Top U.S. Shippers

Moderator: William Friedman, Duke Realty Corp., Presentation

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC - Gary Mabrey, Presentation
Rolls-Royce Corp. - Aaron Largent; Sean Casey, Presentation
ArcelorMittal Steel - William Jenkins, Presentation
Cummins Inc. - Barry Hiquet, Presentation

Panel #2: Logistics Needs & Opportunities of Top U.S. Shippers

Moderator: Chris McGrath, First Industrial Development Services, Inc.

Brightpoint N.A. - Bryan Seidensticker, Presentation
Clarian Health Partners Inc. - Dave Hesson
UPS - Bill Bostock; Chris Robb, Presentation

Keynote Day

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Rich Cooper, Executive Director, Ports of Indiana
Victor Lechtenberg, Interim Provost, Purdue University
The Honorable Mitch Daniels, Governor, State of Indiana

Session 1 - Creating a Competitive Advantage with Logistics

Nathan J. Feltman, Indiana Secretary of Commerce
Keynote: Michael Gallis, Michael Gallis and Associates

Session 2 - Infrastructure Needs and Opportunities

Moderator: Keith Bucklew, Indiana DOT, Presentation

Rob Girardot, CSX Intermodal, Presentation
Terry Matthews, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Presentation
James Adams, American Commercial Lines, Presentation

Session 3 - Workforce Needs and Opportunities

Moderator: John Schneider, Purdue University

Tom Snyder, Ivy Tech Community College, Presentation
Mary Pilotte, Purdue University, Presentation
Mark Frohlich, Indiana University-Kelley School of Business, Presentation

Luncheon

Ken Kaczmarek, Ports of Indiana Commission
Collister ("Terry") Johnson, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.
Presentation of International Shipping Awards to: Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor and Federal Marine Terminals
Keynote: Norman Y. Mineta, Former U.S. Sec. of Transportation, Speech

Session 4 - Indiana Logistics Council Update

Lisa Laughner, Conexus Indiana, Presentation
Awareness Committee: Dave Semenuk, Wal-Mart, Presentation
Infrastructure Committee: Skip Keene, UPS Freight Indianapolis, Presentation
Workforce Committee: Ron Davis, Vincennes University, Presentation

Session 5 - Going Global: Helping Small Businesses Reach Global Markets

Moderator: Mark A. Cooper, U.S. Department of Commerce - Indiana Office

Jeff Brashares, Pacer International Logistics Business Grp, Presentation
Kevin Schroerlucke, UPS Airlines
Greg Jones, FTZ Corporation, Presentation

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