Electronics Evolution – 2008 ETA Educational and Leadership Conference will offer several activities and provide many opportunities for networking with colleagues and professionals from the electronics industry.

Welcome Reception and Bowling Event

Pluto’s Alley
Sunday, October 12, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Please join ETA for a fun opening reception at French Lick's Spring Resort and Casino - Pluto's Alley. We'll gather in Pluto's Alley to enjoy some cocktails and a few bowling games all while networking with peers from the electronics industry.

Courtyard Event

Monday, October 13, 2008
6:00 – 9:00 PM

This is an informal event that will offer a traditional Midwest cookout dinner. Attendees are encouraged to check out the exhibit and demo hall and network with ETA’s exclusive conference sponsors, exhibitors and trainers.

Awards Dinner

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
6:00 – 9:00 PM

The awards dinner will highlight individual and group achievements throughout the year – We will announce the new ETA Board of Directors, and award ETA's 2008 Technician & Educator of the Year, and recognize Student Chapter Excellence.

To vote for Technician of the Year, Educator of the Year, or Officers, go to: www.eta-i.org/Nominations08.html. To apply for the Student Chapter Excellence Award, go to: www.eta-i.org/ChapterNominations.html. Submissions are due no later than September 1, 2008.

Exhibit Hall

October 13th – 3:00 – 9:00 PM
October 14th – 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Don't miss the opportunity to browse the exhibitor’s hall, featuring a demo and networking/sales area. Well-known vendors and trainers will display products for educators and industry professionals.

Casino

Visit the 84,000 square-foot casino featuring 42,000 square feet of Vegas-style gaming. The overall design, complementing the resort’s historic lobby, is a sure bet with its Grande charm and elegance. Participants can enjoy premier gaming, entertainment and dining options with 1,200 Slot Machines, 32 Table Games - Blackjack, Roulette & Craps, a high-Limit Gaming Area and live entertainment.

Breakfast

Breakfast: October 13-14, 2008

Enjoy buffet style dining at the Grand Colonnade Buffet – Selections contain a wide variety of fruit and other breakfast favorites, along with food stations featuring Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Southern and much more. (Included with Registration)

Book Signing

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Talk Electronics with those who know it best - Authors from several of ETA’s Suggested Study Materials will be on hand to answer questions, sign and sell books. Don’t miss this opportunity!