Two months to go approximately to the Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum in Detroit. It will be the tenth such event. In December 2008 in Detroit there were 600 registrations for this event. It is substantial. Breaking news. You heard what follows first here.
The Mentor Graphics Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF) 2010 is an event for design engineers, engineering management and executives in the Automotive and Commercial Vehicles industry. The tenth IESF event will be held at the Hyatt Dearborn, MI, on Thursday, March 18th, 2010. This is a FREE event; however, seats are limited. I recommend you register quickly after it is on line. Should be by the end of January. You will be able to register at www.mentor.com/go/iesf
Last time this was held in Detroit the registration page was for a time the most visited page on the Mentor.com site. I think it was coincidence that the landing page had a picture with me on it. Or maybe not, you had to know it was me the image was so small, and larger would probably have hindered traffic.
Here is a larger picture to give you an indication of the ambiance. Don’t worry. I’m not featured on this picture of a main session.

IESF Detroit Dearborn last event

Learn new stuff! Take home much more than a tote bag with gifts and presentation transcripts.
My confidential sources high in the Mentor Marketing organization hint at a new type of giveaway to be offered to participants at this already free event. Will make it even more attractive to professionals. My anticipation level is elevated.
Oh, and the food is good too.

Hyatt Regency Dearborn top quality foodstuffs for hungry engineers